Parcel & Express

Unprecedented Online Holiday Sales Could Have Costly Aftermath for Retailers

November 29, 2018

Black Friday results have reinforced that this U.S. holiday shopping season will be one of the best in recent memory. But even in good times, there are concerns for retailers.

Think Tank

In a Global Economy, the Future of Retail Is Local

November 27, 2018

Marc Gorlin, SCB Contributor

Customers increasingly wonder: We have instant delivery for pizza and Chinese food. So why not porch swings and power tools?

Black Friday Backlog: Canada’s Postal Strikes Near ‘Crisis Territory’ for Retailers

November 21, 2018

Bloomberg

Rotating strikes are threatening Canada's holiday shopping rush, with the government resisting calls to end a dispute that has undelivered parcels piling up.

Amazon’s Latest Crusade in the Grocery Delivery Wars: Thanksgiving Dinner

November 21, 2018

Bloomberg

The turkey is browning, your guests are on route, and you suddenly remember a forgotten ingredient. Amazon stands ready to bail you out.

E-Commerce Shipments Reach Canada Faster With Streamlined Logistics Strategy

November 7, 2018

Purolator International

Challenge: A leading software retailer planned an e-commerce expansion to the Canadian market, and wanted to ensure deliveries would be commensurate with U.S. service levels. The retailer was surprised to learn that most carriers do not offer comprehensive coverage throughout Canada — or a broad range of service options — which meant shipments would arrive days later than anticipated.

FedEx CEO Stares Down Threat From Amazon's Own Delivery Network

November 7, 2018

Bloomberg

FedEx Corp. Chief Executive Officer Fred Smith isn’t sweating Amazon.com Inc.’s move to expand its own delivery network.

Packages Delivered Via Robot? Now There’s an App for That.

November 6, 2018

The Washington Post

Starship Technologies plans to broaden its delivery service beyond food to include packages, a move that led it to declare itself “the world’s first robot package delivery service.”

Uber's Drone Delivery Dreams Face Harsh Legal and Economic Realities

November 2, 2018

Forbes

Uber has been looking to fill an executive position at UberExpress, its drone delivery operation, to help get the company’s drones up and running next year.

Drones to Deliver Vaccines in Vanuatu in World-First Trial

November 1, 2018

The Guardian

Drones will take delicate drugs to dozens of remote villages in a test that could be replicated around the world.

Think Tank

Coalition: USPS Needs ‘Breathing Room’ to Pursue Long-Term Reform

October 29, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The U.S. Postal Service faces a looming financial crisis that poses a challenge to its survival.

Parcel & Express

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding express and small shipments and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before thanks, in part, to the boom in e-commerce. New technologies that provide information during express and small shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these cargo services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using express shipping solutions to power their supply chains.