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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Uber Teams With Shopify to Offer Merchants One-Hour Delivery

Uber Teams With Shopify to Offer Merchants One-Hour Delivery
Uber Teams With Shopify to Offer Merchants One-Hour Delivery
December 10, 2025  |  Partnerships

Uber has launched a collaboration with Shopify aimed at speeding delivery for merchants. The partnership makes Uber Direct available to Shopify Plus merchants in the...

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FBI Agent Says Cargo Theft Is Now ‘Primarily Cyber-Enabled’
FBI Agent Says Cargo Theft Is Now ‘Primarily Cyber-Enabled’
November 25, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Cargo theft is now “primarily cyber-enabled,” an FBI agent said in a Tuesday (Nov. 25) Wall Street Journal report. Doug McKelway, a supervisory special agent...

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FedEx Projects Earnings Growth, Operational Resilience Ahead of Holiday Season
FedEx Projects Earnings Growth, Operational Resilience Ahead of Holiday Season
November 11, 2025  |  Earnings

Despite ongoing industry challenges, FedEx Corp told stakeholders and analysts that it has reason to be optimistic going into the holidays — it’s peak shipping...

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Maersk Sees ‘Resilience’ in Shipping Demand as Revenues Drop
Maersk Sees ‘Resilience’ in Shipping Demand as Revenues Drop
November 06, 2025  |  Earnings

Shipping giant Maersk says it sees “resilience” in demand despite inflation and tariff pressures. The company, widely considered the bellwether of global trade, released a report Thursday (Nov. 6)...

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Cargo Theft Goes Digital as Cybercrime Invades the Supply Chain
Cargo Theft Goes Digital as Cybercrime Invades the Supply Chain
November 06, 2025  |  Shipping

Cybercrime is finding a foothold in the most physical corner of global commerce, the freight economy. As trucks and trailers get smarter, so do the...

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UPS’ B2B Recalibration Trades Shipping Volumes for Logistics Value
UPS’ B2B Recalibration Trades Shipping Volumes for Logistics Value
October 28, 2025  |  Earnings

UPS has always called itself the “United Problem Solvers.”  And the problems the company is solving now aren’t about porch deliveries or package counts, but...

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Tariffs Are Shifting but Not Stopping Trade, Says Port Exec
Tariffs Are Shifting but Not Stopping Trade, Says Port Exec
September 24, 2025  |  Shipping

The head of one of the world’s largest ports remains optimistic despite ongoing tariffs. His name is Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO of DP World. He spoke with...

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Businesses Uncertain Who Will Pay New Port Fees Charged on Chinese Ships
Businesses Uncertain Who Will Pay New Port Fees Charged on Chinese Ships
September 17, 2025  |  Shipping

New U.S. port fees are set to be charged on Chinese ships beginning Oct. 14, but U.S. businesses are reportedly uncertain who will ultimately pay...

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