Reusable e-commerce packaging passes consumer test
Consumers appear willing to return shipping packaging, especially when they can easily get their deposit back. That’s the finding of a pilot project by Bpost, Torfs, and Juttu…
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easyShop guarantees lowest peak shipping rates for UK retailers through Smart Send integration
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Walmart opens next-gen California facility to boost West Coast fulfillment
The 900,000-square-foot site is equipped with an automated storage and retrieval system to help increase order capacity to enable faster shipping.
AliExpress takes on rivals with Elite, the no-fee loyalty scheme promising even greater value and boosted shipping times
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Sugar, wheat drives FAO commodity index
Global food prices soared in September to an almost four-year high, led by sugar and wheat, amid weather and shipping-related constraints. The post Sugar, wheat drives FAO…
Aerocano touches down in UK as Starbucks® launches new ‘Air-Whipped’ Iced Espresso Drink
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As water runs short, could the price of water reshape where clothes are made?
Fashion retailers have spent years worrying about supply chain expenses, from cotton prices and shipping costs to tariffs and the reliability of factories. However, industry…
Norwegian challenger takes on Shopify with all-in-one retail platform
A challenger has emerged for Shopify in the Norwegian ecommerce market. Co-created by entrepreneur Greg Taube, Famme combines an online store, payments, shipping, point-of-sale…
3 tips from Chewy’s COO on gaining a last-mile delivery edge
Personalization and close carrier collaboration can help shippers win in a space where Amazon and Walmart loom large.
Cargo Shipping Costs Increase As Rhine Water Levels Fall
Water levels on the river Rhine in Germany have fallen again in the past week after dry weather, the country’s inland navigation agency said.
Louis Dreyfus Company Sees Volumes Up 2.7% In First Half
Commodities trader Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) said that shipped volumes increased by 2.7% in the first half of its financial year.
Pepco Bets On New Poland Hub, Long Freight Deals to Build Logistics Resilience
Pepco is counting on long-term freight contracts and a new Polish distribution hub to soften the blow from higher shipping costs.