Parcel & Express

Amazon Still in Driver's Seat When It Comes to Rapid Fulfillment, Delivery

May 28, 2014

Drone delivery, anyone? We're not completely there yet, but while we wait for products to fall from the sky, businesses need to maintain a competitive edge by outsourcing fulfillment to the right provider.

DHL Deploys Helicopters for Deliveries in Los Angeles

May 13, 2014

DHL

DHL has launched a helicopter service to provide early-morning delivery to several major banking customers in downtown Los Angeles.

Google, Amazon in Same-Day Delivery Battle in Los Angeles

May 8, 2014

Los Angeles Times

Google and Amazon are going head to head over Los Angeles area shoppers, launching same-day delivery services in the area within days of each other.

Shoppers Disappointed with Performance of Commercial Shipping Giants During Holidays, Survey Finds

May 7, 2014

American Customer Satisfaction Index

In a survey that tracks consumer satisfaction in several areas, consumers expressed disappointment with commercial shipping, with much of their dissatisfaction caused by last-minute shopping during the holidays and delivery delays attributed to harsh weather.

Should You Use a Regional Parcel Carrier?

May 2, 2014

Scott Schwarz, Nat'l Business Development Manager, LaserShip

UPS Enhances Operations in Three North American Markets

April 23, 2014

UPS

UPS has enhanced facilities in three North American markets, with expanded locations in Calgary, Alberta; Hebron, Ky., and Mira Loma, Calif.

UPS Expanding Healthcare-Support Network in Latin America

April 15, 2014

UPS

UPS is adding three facilities in Latin America dedicate to supporting the healthcare industry.

Same-Day Delivery Is Going to Be Big - Some Day

April 7, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Same-day delivery of items ordered online or from stores is an irresistible idea. Now if retailers could only figure out how to make it work.

A Forecast for the Cloud in Supply Chain and Logistics

March 31, 2014

Tom Boike, VP Supplier Management, UPS

Almost 50 Million Non-trucking Commercial Fleet Vehicles May Have Telematics by the End of 2019

March 27, 2014

ABI Research

Although telematics technologies and services were first adopted by the long-haul trucking industry in the United States more than 20 years ago, adoption in the non-trucking sector is expected to equal the trucking industry in terms of numbers of connected vehicles by the end of 2014 and will dominate the commercial fleet telematics industry by the end of 2019, accounting for almost 50 million vehicles globally.

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.