newsworthy XPO integrates last-mile delivery data with Google and Amazon voice applications April 18, 2018 Ben Ames No Comments Company also creates 5,000 jobs to meet first-quarter growth.Read More
newsworthy The unintended consequences of Trump's call for USPS task force April 13, 2018 Mark B. Solomon No Comments If the President's goal is to hurt Amazon, he may want to think twice.Read More
newsworthy UPS' pilots union to survey large shippers to determine if capacity shortfalls hurt service April 12, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments High-volume shippers to be polled on UPS' performance, how it stacks up against FedEx, and impact of Amazon.Read More
newsworthy Marketplaces becoming popular among global online shoppers, UPS-commissioned survey says April 11, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Consumers seeking different delivery options, survey finds.Read More
newsworthy Teamsters council in New England urges ABF members to reject contract proposal April 6, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Offer would be major haircut to worker pensions, Joint Council 10 leader says.Read More
transportation report Can IT help the shipping industry deep-six the container "no-show" problem? April 2, 2018 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Better visibility, forecasting, and ironclad digital contracts are all in play in a bid to end the vicious cycle.Read More
newsworthy With "Parcel Metro" service, DHL looks to be big fish in fast-growing delivery pond March 26, 2018 Mark B. Solomon No Comments German giant seeks to leverage brand, IT to plant flag in local markets.Read More
newsworthy Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports could be retaliation for years of slights—real or perceived March 23, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments UPS' tale of trouble in China could be a microcosm.Read More
newsworthy FedEx Office to place 500 locations inside Walmart's U.S. stores March 20, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Two-year rollout part of FedEx unit's expansion of retail channel network.Read More
newsworthy UPS opens its shipping portal to 20th e-commerce site March 20, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments 'Marketplace Shipping' offers UPS services to merchants selling products through multiple e-commerce sites.Read More