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

XPO Tracking Stock Losses On Potential Minus Amazon As A Customer
XPO Tracking Stock Losses On Potential Minus Amazon As A Customer
February 17, 2019  |  Amazon Delivery

XPO Logistics’ stock took a hit late last week after it revealed that its largest customer curbed its business with the last-mile delivery company. According to...

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Amazon Air Expands In A Bid To Better Manage Shipping Logistics
Amazon Air Expands In A Bid To Better Manage Shipping Logistics
February 15, 2019  |  Amazon

In a move to better control shipping and logistics, Amazon has been expanding Amazon Air, with 50 new planes and numerous regional hubs, according to...

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FedEx Debuts Midnight Ordering, Next-Day Delivery
FedEx Debuts Midnight Ordering, Next-Day Delivery
January 30, 2019  |  Delivery

FedEx is launching a new late-night shipping option that will allow retailers to deliver next day — that is, when items are purchased online as late...

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Amazon Lures Shippers With Promise Of Lower Delivery Fees
Amazon Lures Shippers With Promise Of Lower Delivery Fees
January 23, 2019  |  Amazon Profile

Amazon, which is expanding its in-house delivery network dubbed Amazon Shipping, is wooing customers by offering fees lower than those charged by traditional carriers such...

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Report: The 16 Things That Will Take Subscription Commerce To The Next Level
Report: The 16 Things That Will Take Subscription Commerce To The Next Level
January 23, 2019  |  Subscription Commerce

At their core, subscription services are simple and straightforward. A consumer pays a recurring fee and, in return, receives access to a selection of goods...

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Inspired By Amazon, Will Same-Day Delivery Become The New Norm?
Inspired By Amazon, Will Same-Day Delivery Become The New Norm?
January 15, 2019  |  Retail

In 2005, Amazon forever set the stage for new expectations of how much eCommerce deliveries will cost and when items will arrive when the retailer...

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Reliable Delivery Makes Amazon Customers’ First Choice For Holiday Shopping
Reliable Delivery Makes Amazon Customers’ First Choice For Holiday Shopping
December 21, 2018  |  Delivery

The holiday shopping season can be hectic and stressful, especially when dealing with shipping presents on time. When it comes to reliability and confidence, most...

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SoftBank Soars While France’s X-Mas Sours (For Retailers)
SoftBank Soars While France’s X-Mas Sours (For Retailers)
December 14, 2018  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Sizzle Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Amazon Offers Free Same-Day Delivery Until Christmas Eve
Amazon Offers Free Same-Day Delivery Until Christmas Eve
December 13, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon took its free shipping to the next level on Thursday (Dec. 13), announcing it will offer Prime members free same-day delivery and Prime Now up...

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