Shipment news and trends

Forget Drones — For Amazon Delivery Domination, Think Vans
Amazon // December 03, 2018

Amazon’s delivery efforts provided minor Facebook entertainment over this past weekend for more than a few people in New Orleans (home of the PYMNTS warm winter and Mardi Gras bureau). A picture of one of Amazon’s newer delivery vans doing its business in the city...

UPS Holiday Surcharge Could Drive ‘Buy Online, Pick Up In Store’ Strategy This Christmas
Retail // June 20, 2017

Here’s a good reason to shop brick and mortar next Christmas: UPS is adding a shipping surcharge for orders delivered to residences at peak times during the holiday shopping season. The shipping giant is introducing the surcharges for the first time ever to cover increased...

eCommerce Shipping, Logistics Provider ShipStation Launches Support Program
Retail // June 08, 2017

eCommerce has had a significant impact on the retail industry. From the way payments are processed to the demand at the supply chain centers to expedite shipping and logistics, online shopping is certainly making its impact. To help move the ball in eCommerce, shipping and...

UPS Study Finds Nearly Half Of US Online Shoppers Buying International
eCommerce // June 08, 2017

The sixth annual UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper study has found that nearly half of U.S. online shoppers bought items from international retailers. According to a press release, the study’s findings show the need for retailers to offer more personalized services as a way to...

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UPS Holiday Surcharge Could Drive ‘Buy Online, Pick Up In Store’ Strategy This Christmas

June 20, 2017
Here’s a good reason to shop brick and mortar next Christmas: UPS is adding a shipping surcharge for orders delivered to residences at peak times during the holiday shopping season. The shipping giant is introducing the surcharges for the first time ever to cover increased investments in hiring as the tide of online package volume […]

UPS Study Finds Nearly Half Of US Online Shoppers Buying International

June 08, 2017
The sixth annual UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper study has found that nearly half of U.S. online shoppers bought items from international retailers. According to a press release, the study’s...