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.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

‘Amazon-izing’ Shipping For Small Merchants
‘Amazon-izing’ Shipping For Small Merchants
July 02, 2021  |  Delivery

Among the many consequences of the eCommerce explosion of the last year-and-a-half or so has been a tremendous upgrade of consumers’ expectations of faster delivery....

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Global Fulfillment Startup ShipBob Notches $200M Series E
Global Fulfillment Startup ShipBob Notches $200M Series E
June 29, 2021  |  Investments

Global eCommerce fulfillment startup ShipBob has raised $200 million in a Series E funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from previous backers...

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Record Prices Are Hurting SMB Shippers
Record Prices Are Hurting SMB Shippers
June 23, 2021  |  B2B Payments

A confluence of factors has turned the shipping industry on its head, leaving small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) feeling pinched, according to a new report...

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NRF: 9 In 10 US Retailers Affected By Shipping Delays, Inventory Shortages
NRF: 9 In 10 US Retailers Affected By Shipping Delays, Inventory Shortages
June 15, 2021  |  Retail

The country’s largest retail trade group says that 97 percent of its members have been impacted by port congestion and shipping delays — with nearly...

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Clearing The Paper Backlog That Keeps Truckers From Timely B2B Payments
Clearing The Paper Backlog That Keeps Truckers From Timely B2B Payments
June 14, 2021  |  B2B Payments

The construction arena has seen an influx of FinTech innovation in recent years, thanks to some glaring pain points affecting the industry. Get the Full...

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UPS Dips A Toe Into Same-Day Delivery
UPS Dips A Toe Into Same-Day Delivery
June 10, 2021  |  Delivery

The bring-it-me economy is here – and given recent headlines, it’s here to stay. The digital shift has taken root deeply with consumers. Even now, as...

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DHL Dials Up Robotics Investment As Delivery Timeframes Shrink
DHL Dials Up Robotics Investment As Delivery Timeframes Shrink
June 02, 2021  |  Innovation

In a bid to improve speed and logistics, German courier firm DHL announced on Wednesday (June 2) that it is expanding its partnership with Locus...

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Shippo Hits Unicorn Status With $50 Million More In Venture Funding
Shippo Hits Unicorn Status With $50 Million More In Venture Funding
June 02, 2021  |  Investments

Shipping platform Shippo said on Wednesday (June 2) that it has raised $50 million in new funding. The company said in a blog post that this...

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Amazon And Others Modernize – And Speed Up – The Last Mile
Amazon And Others Modernize – And Speed Up – The Last Mile
May 03, 2021  |  Delivery

The last mile’s always there, always a challenge, always urgent – and never more so than when eCommerce explodes. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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