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

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. The expanded partnership builds on ShipStation’s ongoing collaboration with Adobe Commerce,...

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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 Outdated payment methods, however, hinder efficiency, prompting the...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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Holiday Shipping Costs Rise as FedEx and UPS Extend Surcharge Windows
Holiday Shipping Costs Rise as FedEx and UPS Extend Surcharge Windows
December 03, 2024  |  Shipping

As the holiday shopping season begins earlier and lasts longer, shipping costs are rising sharply, creating additional challenges for retailers and consumers alike as FedEx...

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Platforms Speed Freight Industry’s Digital Journey Toward Modernization
Platforms Speed Freight Industry’s Digital Journey Toward Modernization
November 26, 2024  |  Supply Chain

All industries are in the midst of a digital shift — but freight and fleet management firms are among those most urgently in need of...

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Class8 Raises $22 Million for AI-Powered Logistics Solutions for Fleets
Class8 Raises $22 Million for AI-Powered Logistics Solutions for Fleets
November 19, 2024  |  News

Class8, formerly known as FleetOps, has raised $22 million in a Series A funding round to promote its original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-integrated, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered logistics...

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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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