Parcel & Express

By the Holidays, Amazon Will Have DC Within 5 Miles of Every Major U.S. City

May 6, 2013

Amazon will open eight new U.S. distribution centers between now and the holiday selling season, bringing the total to 54. The result of the ferocious building spree is that Amazon will then have a DC within five miles of most major U.S. cities. That means Amazon will very likely have a DC closer to your customers than many of your stores.

Trends Impacting Retail Logistics in 2013

April 26, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

The rapid growth of e-commerce and, in some cases, declining store sales raise difficult questions for retailers around whether and how to integrate their various distribution channels, says Andrew Breckenridge, executive vice president of Fortna. He outlines key issues influencing these decisions and identifies other retail trends to watch in the coming year.

Should Your Transportation Strategy Include a Regional Parcel Carrier?

April 25, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Regional parcel carriers can fill an important market niche for many shippers, says Mark Magill, director of business development at OnTrac. By specializing in next-day deliveries within specific and often large geographic regions, these carriers can offer greater flexibility, faster transit and lower rates, he says.

North America's 50 Most Successful 3PLs

April 24, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Whatever logistics services you need, our list of 50 providers based in North America can provide Class-A operations for you - anywhere in the world.

Isotrak Trailer Tracking Increases Utilization

April 15, 2013

Supply Chain Europe

The latest version of Isotrak's vehicle tracking solution enables fleet operators to improve trailer utilization and cut operational costs and fleet size by as much as 10 percent, the manufacturer says. The Active Transport Management System (ATMSi) gives round-the-clock visibility of all the trailers in the fleet, identifying those in use and those underutilized.

Should Your Transportation Strategy Include a Regional Parcel Carrier?

April 10, 2013

Mark Magill, Director of Business Development, OnTrac

Trends Impacting Retail Logistics in 2013

April 10, 2013

Andrew Breckenridge, Executive Vice President, Fortna

FedEx Introduces Electric Vehicle Fleet in Hong Kong

April 9, 2013

Environmental Leader

FedEx Express has expanded its alternative-energy vehicle fleet with 10 new all-electric commercial vehicles for use in Hong Kong.

Wal-Mart to Use Customers to Deliver the Goods?

April 9, 2013

Reuters

Wal-Mart is considering a radical plan to have store customers deliver packages to online buyers, a new twist on speedier delivery services that the company hopes will enable it to better compete with Amazon.com.

Google Tests Same-Day Delivery Service in San Francisco Area

April 5, 2013

CRM Daily

Given Google's central role in driving e-commerce traffic through its huge user base, its move into real-world commerce could be a major game changer. An online shopping service that provides same-day delivery of food and other products - that's the basic idea behind a new service now being tested by the company.

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.