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)

What The (X-Border) Freight?
What The (X-Border) Freight?
June 24, 2016  |  Cross Border Commerce

Like a cargo ship slow steaming along transoceanic routes, when it comes to cross-border payments, the freight industry is slowly catching up. Andrew Fine, CFO...

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Shipping: The Toughest Nut to Crack in Cross-Border Commerce?
Shipping: The Toughest Nut to Crack in Cross-Border Commerce?
February 12, 2016  |  Cross Border Commerce

Free shipping and returns may increasingly be expected by U.S. online consumers, but it’s a whole different ballgame when it comes to international purchases. In...

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Why The Ocean Itself Isn’t The Biggest Hurdle To Overseas Shipping
Why The Ocean Itself Isn’t The Biggest Hurdle To Overseas Shipping
February 11, 2016  |  Cross Border Commerce

Free shipping and returns may increasingly be expected by U.S. online consumers, but it’s a whole different ballgame when it comes to international purchases. In...

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Amazon To Take On China’s Logistics Market
Amazon To Take On China’s Logistics Market
February 10, 2016  |  Amazon

Amazon may be taking a new approach to keep its rising shipping costs under control. As Reuters reported Tuesday (Feb. 9), the eCommerce giant is...

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By Land, Air And Sea? Amazon’s Next Voyage
By Land, Air And Sea? Amazon’s Next Voyage
January 15, 2016  |  Amazon

The modes of transport for getting Amazon’s goods from point A to point B run the gamut from planes, trains, autos and drones. Ships may...

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ECommerce Surge Brings Good Tidings To Delivery Sector
ECommerce Surge Brings Good Tidings To Delivery Sector
November 23, 2015  |  News

The surge in holiday orders that comes with the peak season usually means big business for shipping and delivery companies, but this year the eCommerce...

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