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

Walmart Expands Delivery Options Ahead of Holidays
Walmart Expands Delivery Options Ahead of Holidays
October 21, 2021  |  Retail

Walmart said on Thursday (Oct. 21) that it’s extending store delivery hours during the holiday season, adding more delivery windows for customers to get their...

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Two-Hour Delivery Becoming ‘One of the Expectations’ for Consumers
Two-Hour Delivery Becoming ‘One of the Expectations’ for Consumers
October 18, 2021  |  Delivery

As Amazon, Walmart and other huge online marketplaces take more of consumers’ spending and offer faster delivery options, some consumers are increasingly coming to expect...

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Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Might Be Just the Thing for Holiday Shoppers 
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Might Be Just the Thing for Holiday Shoppers 
October 16, 2021  |  Supply Chain

It’s October 13, 2021. Imagine yourself in the East Room of the White House. Next thing you know, the president of the United States of...

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Industries Try Allocations, Alternate Vendors and New Forms of Transportation to Work Around Supply Chain Problems 
Industries Try Allocations, Alternate Vendors and New Forms of Transportation to Work Around Supply Chain Problems 
October 12, 2021  |  Supply Chain

Supply chains remain plagued by shortages of labor, commodities and transportation. In response, suppliers and retailers are trying new ways to move goods on cargo...

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Final-Mile Delivery Developments Heat up, Just in Time for Winter Gifting Season 
Final-Mile Delivery Developments Heat up, Just in Time for Winter Gifting Season 
October 07, 2021  |  Delivery

Winter gifting season kicks off next month with Black Friday on Nov. 26 and Cyber Monday on Nov. 29, and there’s a growing sense that...

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eCommerce Startups Struggle to Scale Logistics Capabilities to Meet Demand Surge
eCommerce Startups Struggle to Scale Logistics Capabilities to Meet Demand Surge
October 07, 2021  |  Retail

The accelerated adoption of eCommerce over the past 18 months has created a potentially lucrative space for newcomers looking to reach shoppers. Brand loyalty is...

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Amazon Adds Address-Free Gifting Feature Ahead of Holidays
Amazon Adds Address-Free Gifting Feature Ahead of Holidays
October 04, 2021  |  Retail

Amazon on Monday (Oct. 4) debuted a new feature that will allow U.S. Prime subscribers to send gifts to friends and family members without knowing...

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Etsy’s Virtual House, Amazon Embraces Fashion, Shipping’s Importance in Digital Commerce
Etsy’s Virtual House, Amazon Embraces Fashion, Shipping’s Importance in Digital Commerce
September 30, 2021  |  Today In Data

Transport providers face shipping cost pressures. Plus, Etsy launches a 12-room virtual house to provide crafting inspiration, and Amazon gets deeper into the fashion game...

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Social Commerce Is Retail’s New Inventory Headache
Social Commerce Is Retail’s New Inventory Headache
September 30, 2021  |  Retail

Retailers and brands have largely embraced the ability to meet consumers where they’re congregating on social networks, with Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat and others rolling out...

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