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

Freight Technologies Launches Transportation Management System for USMCA Region
Freight Technologies Launches Transportation Management System for USMCA Region
February 14, 2025  |  Shipping

Freight Technologies launched a transportation management system (TMS) designed for brokers, shippers and other logistics operators working across the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) region. Get...

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Cleo Debuts Shipper Relationship Manager to Reduce Supply Chain Risk
Cleo Debuts Shipper Relationship Manager to Reduce Supply Chain Risk
February 10, 2025  |  Supply Chain

Cleo has launched a tool for freight brokers, carriers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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66% of Consumers Look for Free Shipping When Online Shopping
66% of Consumers Look for Free Shipping When Online Shopping
January 21, 2025  |  eCommerce

When consumers are selecting an online store at which to make a purchase, free shipping is the offering that is most commonly on their checklist....

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Retailers Say They’re Drowning Under Post-Holiday Return Surge
Retailers Say They’re Drowning Under Post-Holiday Return Surge
January 06, 2025  |  Retail

The surge in online shopping and practices like “bracketing”— ordering multiple sizes or variations with the intent to return unwanted items — has significantly increased...

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FreightWise Teams With Estes to Offer Less-Than-Truckload Pricing
FreightWise Teams With Estes to Offer Less-Than-Truckload Pricing
January 02, 2025  |  Partnerships

Transportation technology and services provider FreightWise launched a partnership with freight shipping firm Estes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FedEx Divests FedEx Freight and Shifts Gears to DRIVE Program
FedEx Divests FedEx Freight and Shifts Gears to DRIVE Program
December 20, 2024  |  Earnings

FedEx is taking steps to streamline its operations by prioritizing its DRIVE program and separating FedEx Freight into a standalone, publicly traded company. Get the...

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ShipStation and Adobe Team to Offer Retailers New Shipping Options
ShipStation and Adobe Team to Offer Retailers New Shipping Options
December 10, 2024  |  Shipping

Shipping software ShipStation and Adobe Commerce have teamed to offer retailers global shipping options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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72% of Trucking Companies Expect Digital Payment Systems
72% of Trucking Companies Expect Digital Payment Systems
December 09, 2024  |  Shipping

The trucking industry is crucial to the national economy, transporting more than 72% of freight by weight. Outdated payment methods, however, hinder efficiency, prompting the...

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FTC Sends Refunds in Case Alleging False Promises of ‘Fast Shipping’
FTC Sends Refunds in Case Alleging False Promises of ‘Fast Shipping’
December 04, 2024  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending refunds to consumers it says were affected by a case in which marketer SuperGoodDeals.com allegedly promised “next-day shipping”...

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