Parcel & Express

DHL Introduces New Express Mobile App to Sub Saharan Africa

September 3, 2019

DHL Express has announced the launch of a mobile platform that will allow its customers in Sub Saharan Africa to track and coordinate the delivery of their shipments with greater ease and convenience.

Parcel Cargo Chains Coming of Age

September 3, 2019

Pierbridge

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Where Are the Delivery Drones? A Progress Report

August 30, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The Federal Aviation Administration has spent several years mulling over regulations to permit the safe operation of commercial delivery drones. What’s the holdup?

DHL Expands Connecticut Service Center Operations

August 19, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

DHL Express, a leading international express service provider, recently invested $4 million to expand its service center operation in Hartford, Connecticut, to accommodate further anticipated international trade growth as a result of the boom in e-commerce and other industries.

The SCB Podcast

Podcast | Surviving in the U.S. Transportation Market

August 16, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A seasoned logistics executive returns to the U.S. and finds a market that’s familiar in some ways, and sharply different in others.

From Iceland to America: Drone Delivery Inches Closer to Reality

August 12, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Iceland continues to act as a proving ground for the use of drones in package-delivery services.

Amazon-FedEx Split Sets Battle Lines in E-Commerce Delivery Feud

August 8, 2019

Bloomberg

The common features for all involved: an ever-increasing flood of packages combined with greater pressure on profits.

IMO 2020: The basics, the challenges, and how to lessen its impact on you

IMO 2020: The Basics, Challenges and Impact on You

July 30, 2019

Laufer Group International Ltd.

Video

Q&A | Parcel Shipping Undergoes a Transformation

July 29, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

The character and definition of parcel shipping is undergoing significant change, driven by e-commerce and the demands of the omnichannel, says Ken Fleming, president and chief supply officer of Logistyx.

Amazon Prime Day 2019 Opens Doors for Stolen Packages From Stoops

July 16, 2019

Bloomberg

It’s hard to pin down exactly how many cardboard boxes are pilfered from plain sight around the invented summer buying spree, since customers can report thefts to one of three sources.

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.