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

Mastercard and Vodafone Launch UK Embedded Payments Partnership
Mastercard and Vodafone Launch UK Embedded Payments Partnership
October 10, 2024  |  Partnerships

Mastercard is rolling out new embedded payments technology for the freight, shipping and logistics sectors. The rollout, announced Thursday (Oct. 10), is focused on the...

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FedEx Tamps Down 2025 Outlook Despite Digital Transformation Efforts
FedEx Tamps Down 2025 Outlook Despite Digital Transformation Efforts
September 19, 2024  |  Earnings

In some ways, FedEx is a bellwether of global trade and logistics. After all, global growth, inflation, fuel costs, interest rates, supply chain disruptions and...

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Embedded AI Could Reshape Commerce With Practical Solutions, Experts Say
Embedded AI Could Reshape Commerce With Practical Solutions, Experts Say
September 19, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Forget robot cashiers and drone deliveries. The real artificial intelligence (AI) revolution in retail and logistics is happening behind the scenes, and it’s all about...

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Denim and Tai Software to Streamline Freight Broker Payments
Denim and Tai Software to Streamline Freight Broker Payments
September 16, 2024  |  Shipping

Transportation management system Tai Software has launched a partnership with freight-factoring firm Denim. The “two-way digital integration,” announced Monday (Sept. 16), allows users to send important job information from Tai...

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White House Proposes New Trade Rules to Counter Chinese eCommerce Companies
White House Proposes New Trade Rules to Counter Chinese eCommerce Companies
September 13, 2024  |  eCommerce

The Biden administration said Friday (Sept. 13) that it plans to change trade rules that it said have been abused by China-founded eCommerce platforms. The...

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Fake Shipments, Fast Cash: Trade Finance Fraud on the Rise
Fake Shipments, Fast Cash: Trade Finance Fraud on the Rise
September 11, 2024  |  Shipping

For as long as there have been banks, bad actors have tried to rob them. And as a report from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB),...

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Best Buy Introduces AI-Powered Delivery Tracking, Signaling Shift in Retail Logistics
Best Buy Introduces AI-Powered Delivery Tracking, Signaling Shift in Retail Logistics
August 20, 2024  |  Delivery

Best Buy is rolling out an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered delivery tracking system that promises minute-by-minute updates. The company aims to satisfy customers who are increasingly...

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Embedded Finance and the Great Supply Chain Reset
Embedded Finance and the Great Supply Chain Reset
August 20, 2024  |  Supply Chain

The state of logistics is representative of the state of commerce. As shippers and carriers alike deal with spotty spot demand, inflation, and geopolitical tensions...

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