Shipping

Freight transport is the physical process of transporting commodities and merchandise goods and cargo. The term shipping originally referred to transport by sea but in American English, it has been extended to refer to transport by land or air as well.

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UPS Package Volume Drops 7.4% in ‘Difficult and Disappointing’ 2023
UPS Package Volume Drops 7.4% in ‘Difficult and Disappointing’ 2023
January 30, 2024  |  Earnings

UPS is cutting jobs and considering selling one of its businesses as shipping volumes decline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Logistics Startups Slash Jobs as Freight Volumes Drop
Logistics Startups Slash Jobs as Freight Volumes Drop
January 29, 2024  |  Transportation

Last year saw a surge in layoffs in the logistics sector as freight volumes declined. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Flexport Reportedly Plans to Lay Off 20% of Staff
Flexport Reportedly Plans to Lay Off 20% of Staff
January 28, 2024  |  Supply Chain

Supply chain logistics company Flexport is reportedly embarking on another sweeping round of job cuts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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World Bank’s Gloomy Outlook Could Be Countered by Industrial Transformations 
World Bank’s Gloomy Outlook Could Be Countered by Industrial Transformations 
January 17, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The World Bank isn’t banking on the world’s economy getting much better.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Shipping Companies Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to Create Interconnected Ocean Network
Shipping Companies Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to Create Interconnected Ocean Network
January 17, 2024  |  Shipping

Global shipping companies Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have signed an agreement for a long-term operational collaboration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Freightos Says Digital Platform Adoption Drove 36% Transaction Growth
Freightos Says Digital Platform Adoption Drove 36% Transaction Growth
January 16, 2024  |  Earnings

Freightos, a vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, reported record transactions for the fourth quarter of 2023. Get the Full Story...

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Online Customers’ Shopping Mantra: Faster Shipping, Free Returns
Online Customers’ Shopping Mantra: Faster Shipping, Free Returns
January 15, 2024  |  eCommerce

The appeal of faster services has become an integral component of the modern eCommerce experience, influencing purchasing decisions and shaping customer expectations. Get the Full...

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Pitney Bowes Takes on Amazon With PackageHub Returns Partnership
Pitney Bowes Takes on Amazon With PackageHub Returns Partnership
January 03, 2024  |  Partnerships

Shipping and mailing company Pitney Bowes launched a returns drop-off network with PackageHub. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Swift Completes Successful Test of Global Trade Interoperability Solution
Swift Completes Successful Test of Global Trade Interoperability Solution
December 11, 2023  |  Cross Border Commerce

Swift has successfully tested a global trade interoperability solution in collaboration with BNY Mellon, Deutsche Bank and four electronic bills of lading (eBL) platforms. Get the Full Story...

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