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This Week in Logistics News (September 23 – 29)

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The technology analyzes address characteristics and generates a ‘Delivery Confidence Score’ for each address. If the address produced a low score, then a package recipient can then recommend in-store collection or a UPS pick-up point. It partners with a domestic airline to offer more than 2,500 daily flights across the U.S.

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Amazon announces plans to build regional air hub at Fort Worth Alliance Airport

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While the size of this new facility was not made public, Amazon officials said the new hub, which it expects to be operational next year, will create hundreds of new jobs, adding that unlike other gateways and facilities within Amazon Air’s network, the Regional Air Hub will be tailored specifically to Amazon Air’s larger scale regional needs. .

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Preferred Shipping signs re-seller agreement with Lone Star Overnight

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“By offering better service than FedEx and UPS, up to 40% lower rates, more flexibility, and far fewer hassles, we ensure customers that choose LSO will see significant cost and operational advantages.”. Additionally, to support faster delivery, it’s becoming increasingly important to have distribution closer to your customer.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 30 – October 6)

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Under the service, called Return a Package, an Uber driver will pick up sealed and prepaid packages at a customer location and drop them off at a local post office or FedEx Corp. ASL Airlines Ireland operates nine 737-800s in Europe under the Amazon livery. said Wednesday it has begun offering a service to handle returns.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 7 – 13)

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Weekend package delivery services have seen their ups and downs, as Sunday deliveries at one point became a hot commodity. This week, FedEx announced that it plans to scale back even more on Sunday package deliveries as the courier grapples with faltering e-commerce demand. UPS hit its delivery commitments 96.9

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How to Start a Delivery Business

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You will also find many websites and social media groups that let you access excellent delivery routes for sale. Equipment Needed to Set Up a Home Delivery Business. You need lots of equipment to run your delivery business efficiently, including: Software. Choose a Suitable Business Structure.

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Top 25 Supply Chains of 2018

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One of the most popular articles we’ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartner’s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains. Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. Content Summary: Soft drink giant Coca-Cola Co.