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This Week in Logistics News (September 4-8, 2017)

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UPS plan to hire delivery drivers using personal vehicles riles union (WDRB). Pitney Bowes Expands Capabilities in Growing Ecommerce and Parcel Services Space with Acquisition of Newgistics, Inc. Speaking of parcel delivery, Pitney Bowes announced that it has signed “a definitive agreement to acquire Newgistics, Inc.,

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Regional Parcel Carriers – Why It’s Wise to Expand Your Basket Beyond the Big 2

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Simply put, they are package delivery companies that are usually more personal, flexible, and responsive than national carriers and offer shipping advantages within a targeted geographic area. Ideally suited for eCommerce or even same day delivery. Even LTL, Final Mile, postal insertion and over-the-threshold deliveries.

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Important E-Commerce Logistics Trends to Watch in 2019

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Amazon is testing drones for package delivery in England, there are postal lockers popping up in Australia and so on. Shipping will definitely change in the upcoming years. Related Article: Focusing Too Much on Ecommerce Shipping Practices? Easy Check-Out. A Reminder Logistics Fundamentals Still Matter.

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