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In this edition: A partnership formed to fight freight fraud; what is the future of e-commerce?; And cross-border freight gets a tech infusion.
In this edition: A partnership formed to fight freight fraud; what is the future of e-commerce?; And cross-border freight gets a tech infusion.
Cart.com recently secured $30 million in venture capital aimed at boosting the e-commerce startup’s balance sheet.
International 3PL Iron Mountain can help organizations set up a distribution or fulfillment function in a new market in just 30 to 60 days.
Seattle-based logistics provider Flexe has laid off a third of its workforce.
Hawaiian Airlines hopes to parlay its advantage operating A330 jets into a larger air transport partnership with Amazon.
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen says he has returned to rescue the company after Dave Clark wore out his welcome.
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Kodif’s founding team showcases experience, resulting in the development of a technical product that empowers even those lacking technical proficiency to effectively utilize it.
Amazon’s private airline that outsources cargo flying to third parties has ended its partnership with Silver Airways, a small regional carrier that operated five small ATR72-500 turboprop planes on small […]
Jim Waters, Frayt’s vice president of marketing, said the company’s survey highlighted the growing need for last-mile services; 37% of respondents said 50% of their logistics operations fell into the last-mile category.
E-commerce funding platform 8fig has raised $140 million to help online sellers expand their profitability and market reach.
Canadian air cargo company Cargojet is searching under every rock for savings to maintain profit levels as shipping demand deteriorates.
Walmart doubles down on omnichannel.
Lufthansa Cargo is building up a fleet of regional cargo jets to support express carriers in Europe and North Africa.
Consumers are buying food instead of “stuff.”
Amazon Air is growing and refining its air cargo network, but at a more gradual pace because of the slowdown in online shopping.
E-commerce SaaS platform BigCommerce added flexibility for sellers with a buy-online, pick-up-in-store offering.
Cargojet is scrambling to balance its cost structure as the air cargo market softens by hitting the brakes on the acquisition of 777 freighters.
Qantas wants to capitalize on Australia’s e-commerce boom by increasing the number of freighters used to quickly haul packages around the country.
Target plans to add a half-dozen sortation centers to its U.S. network by 2026, bolstering its last-mile capabilities.
Shippo launches Shipping Elements, a suite of embeddable shipping components for e-commerce platforms.
The e-commerce shipping platform granted its customers access to the last-mile parcel delivery service’s network of logistics assets.
Air Transport Services Group will see its Amazon business dip this year as the retailer decreases freighter utilization to match slower retail sales.
Amazon is still investing in its air cargo network despite cost cuts elsewhere in the company. Next up: India.
The 9,133,657 twenty-foot equivalent units the Port of Long Beach handled in 2022 were only 2.7% off the record-setting 2021.
Two Chinese logistics companies have started their own airlines and now have expanded their routes within China, and internationally.
In a blockbuster new partnership, Walmart will offer its GoLocal and Store Assist technologies through the Salesforce app.
Starting Jan. 31, more U.S. merchants, including those on the BigCommerce platform, can access Amazon Prime services like free and next-day delivery.
Locus is expanding its workforce and solution offerings for Mexico’s booming e-commerce market.
E-commerce giant Amazon will lay off over 18,000 workers during its current round of job cuts, first reported in November.
FedEx Express is looking to trim fat at the largest cargo airline in the world and lean on rental fleets to fill in needs.
The Warehouse Worker Protection Act is designed to provide transparency and worker protections to warehouse employees in the state of New York, which has seen several skirmishes over working conditions at Amazon facilities.
Delivery management platform Locus has added a new option for retailers to better optimize last-mile delivery while optimizing capacity and business needs.
Amazon has made the returns process easy and convenient for customers, but many retailers have yet to master the art of the return. Spencer Kieboom, founder of Pollen Returns, talks about the role technology can play in the process.
A Circuit survey shows that most delivery drivers are concerned about losing their jobs, but they are interested in working with driverless and drone deliveries.
Although retailers may be past the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, other headwinds persist, reminding storefronts the importance of having a resilient supply chain, according to National Retail Federation’s Jon Gold.
Geodis is now offering U.S.-based e-commerce companies air zone skipping service to Canada.
Los cambios en 2022 obligan a las empresas a declarar ganancias superiores a 600 dólares
Industry groups are urging the IRS to delay changes to the tax code that could see gig workers and online sellers facing large tax bills.
As part of an effort to get items to customers quicker, Macy’s has opened up mini distribution centers inside 35 retail stores to handle online orders.
Despite high inflation, big discounts drove shoppers to stores and online, with e-commerce sales posting records over the Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend.
According to a report by the Financial Times, TikTok is struggling to grow its e-commerce business — and it’s looking for outside help.
Retailers have had to get creative to deal with too much inventory, but from moving inventory into stores to better inventory management, there are steps that can be taken.
Each year since the onset of the pandemic, peak season has looked a little different. What should retailers expect this year?
As more retailers implement fees to return items purchased online, a new survey shows consumers are pushing back.
Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter has been widely panned for driving away advertisers, but could he have a larger plan?
Scandit has released a report showing that last-mile delivery drivers are working harder and faster than ever before.
E-commerce sales taxes vary across the country, creating a patchwork of regulations that sellers must follow. The GAO says Congress should fix this.
FloorFound, which specializes in oversize-item recommerce, has opened five dedicated facilities to make the resale of items easier.
Amazon has rented a new air cargo facility in New Hampshire and launched daily freighter service to shorten delivery times.
Stord has added a carrier-agnostic last-mile delivery solution to its product suite, allowing brands to find the most efficient delivery partner for their items.
E-commerce platform Cart.com is working with FedEx to streamline the online shopping experience for merchants and consumers.
ShippingEasy is the latest company to offer carbon offsets to merchants shipping this holiday season.
GXO Logistics said it has doubled the use of automation in its facilities and is operating nearly 7,600 pieces of technology.
NYT: La empresa elimina 10.000 empleados, el mayor recorte de puestos de trabajo de su historia
If Amazon goes ahead with mass layoffs to its retail division, the cuts could impact the firm’s e-commerce and logistics services.
The e-commerce boom of the last decade paired with ongoing supply chain disruption has caused an influx of logistical challenges for carriers of all sizes that is affecting the customer experience.
Target has unveiled a new store model geared toward omnichannel fulfillment that soon will become the standard design.
Carriers and shippers ignoring the middle mile could be leaving money on the table.
Over the next few weeks, Google will add the ability to track packages directly from your inbox.
Technology firm Grip has emerged from stealth with a $2 million funding round and plans to reimagine direct-to-consumer perishable shipping.
E-commerce platform eBay has extended agreements for Pitney Bowes to continue providing cross-border shipping services to eBay customers.
Cargo revenues from Sun Country Airlines’ Amazon business were flat in the third quarter.
Amazon and payment provider Parafin are offering online sellers a cash advance offer with flexible repayment terms.
Small and midsize retailers remain optimistic about the holiday season, with more than two-thirds expecting profits to increase this year.
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ShipBob has launched new integrations with Amazon, giving merchants faster inventory and shipping services when selling through the e-commerce platform.
Fulfillment isn’t as simple as it used to be. These are the five pain points giving e-commerce firms a headache.
More than 49 million Americans were victims of porch pirates in the last year, and that is leading to a push for more alternative delivery options.
Many brands don’t have the know-how on inventory turnover and what their rates mean in the long term. But ShipBob believes it may have the answers.
A new online marketplace that automates the process of buying and selling pallets has launched with hopes of reducing costs for all.
Auctane, which counts ShipStation among its shipping brands, has reached an agreement with the U.S. Postal Service to offer customers the best rates available.
Supply chain disruptions and inflation have changed consumer behavior and retailer strategies, leading to a longer holiday shopping season.
GXO Logistics plans to add 22,000 employees to support the holiday shopping season, with many of the positions extending into the new year.
More than a dozen recent job postings signal that TikTok is looking to build fulfillment centers in the U.S.
Via.Delivery continues to grow its buy online, pickup anywhere business, adding iconic retailer Perry Ellis and its associated brands to its shopping options.
The international shipping giant signed a deal with the e-commerce platform to open up new opportunities for BigCommerce sellers.
Public sector procurement officers face the same challenges as commercial CPOs as they seek out ESG, diverse and local goods.
Many companies believe machine learning is the solution to their problems, but it can’t overcome bad data and metrics.
As more business purchasing moves online, Amazon Business is positioning itself to be the leader in the category.
While more B2B buyers are looking online, challenges persist, including missing product information and a lack of visibility into sustainably sourced products.
A new survey from BigCommerce looks at the future of shopping, including NFTs and the metaverse.
FarEye is working to create a shared ecosystem of delivery data, helping brands of all sizes reduce final-mile costs.
One market-breaking sale will no longer cut it. Amazon is introducing a second Prime Day-like sales event.
E-commerce continues to expand even as sales slow, with more than half of respondents to a survey shopping online at least once a week.
With the Postal Service ending its reseller program, some SMBs could see changes to their postage rates.
Amazon is slowing down its air cargo expansion as online sales slow but putting more volume through its new Northern Kentucky hub.
As Fernish has grown, it continues to evolve its logistics strategy.
Ulta Beauty turns 1,300 stores into fulfillment centers; Seko Logistics launches tech to support customer service in the final mile.
Pitney Bowes is the second major customer in Texas to deploy Gatik’s Class 6 autonomous trucks.
Lufthansa is a major international cargo carrier, but it is adding smaller jets to shuttle packages on shorter routes around Europe.
Rapidly growing e-commerce firm Cart.com expanded its fulfillment centers in Tennessee, Ohio, Utah and North Texas.
Locus’ autonomous mobile robots work collaboratively with humans to improve piece-handling productivity.
Edmonton International Airport is organizing itself as an air hub for e-commerce shipments.
Phononic and Sortimo have combined forces to create a temperature-controlled Ford E-Transit upfit option for grocery last-mile delivery providers.
Levi Strauss & Co. has developed a new technology that balances the consumer experience with business objectives when fulfilling e-commerce orders.
Narvar is teaming with logistics-as-a-service platform Fillogic to create a new option for retailers to handle e-commerce returns.