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Ecommerce Continues Move Toward Heavier Freight Purchases

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[og_img] With the spread of COVID-19, expect a rise in e-commerce orders - the industry is used to small package deliveries, but shippers of heavier… The post Ecommerce Continues Move Toward Heavier Freight Purchases appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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What You Need to Know About the State of eCommerce Logistics

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Consumers are expressing an unprecedented amount of power through eCommerce, and in fact, eCommerce logistics is growing increasingly reliant on small parcel and package delivery options daily. In 2011, eCommerce represented a fraction of overall retail operations. More importantly, small packages make up $82.2

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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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Shipping Rates to Increase for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight Services

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Growth of Ecommerce. The growth in online shopping and ecommerce has hiked shipping volumes for FedEx, UPS and the Postal Service. A shortage of truck drivers has driven up labor costs as well. FedEx and its competitors are struggling to keep up with increased demand for their services.

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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. Same-day delivery capability – with the “Amazon effect” in full bloom, customers expect everything faster.

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Important E-Commerce Logistics Trends to Watch in 2019

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This proposes the question of what will be a trend in this industry in the very near future. Delivery Options. Amazon is testing drones for package delivery in England, there are postal lockers popping up in Australia and so on. Look Out For These Trends In 2019. Mobile-Friendly Technology. Easy Check-Out.

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