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(14 articles)WWEX & Auctane Merge to Form ShipStation Global
WWEX Group, a Dallas-based transportation technology and services company, has completed its merger with Austin-based Auctane, creating ShipStation Global—a unified platform combining shipping softwar
Kenvue, Fuel Transport Test Electric Delivery in Urban Canada
Kenvue Canada and Fuel Transport have launched a pilot program to test dedicated urban electric delivery routes, marking a notable step in the healthcare and consumer products sector's transition towa
Dummy Permits: New Solution for Last-Mile Project Cargo Delays
The use of 'dummy permits' represents an emerging operational strategy to address persistent last-mile delivery complications associated with project cargo movements. Project cargo—typically involving
CEVA & Lenovo Launch Electric Truck Pilot Between China–Kazakhstan
CEVA Logistics and Lenovo have initiated a joint pilot program deploying electric trucks on freight routes between China and Kazakhstan, marking a significant step toward decarbonizing cross-border su
Parcel Carriers Achieve 98% On-Time Delivery During Holiday Peak
Major parcel carriers achieved a 98% on-time delivery rate during the holiday season, demonstrating operational resilience and effective capacity management amid peak demand periods. This performance
Amazon Expands Parcel Delivery to Challenge UPS and FedEx
Amazon has launched a new business segment dedicated to parcel delivery and logistics services, marking a significant escalation in competition against established carriers UPS and FedEx. The initiati
Amazon's Logistics Network Threatens UPS Market Share
Amazon's expansion of its proprietary logistics network represents a structural shift in North American parcel delivery, moving beyond the traditional reliance on third-party carriers like UPS. This v
UPS Completes Amazon Volume Cuts, Pivots to High-Margin Segments
UPS is approaching completion of its multi-year effort to reduce Amazon parcel volumes while simultaneously repositioning itself in higher-margin segments of the parcel market. This strategic pivot re
Faster D2C: How Speed Shapes Modern Fulfillment Strategy
Direct-to-consumer (D2C) models have fundamentally reshaped delivery expectations, with speed becoming a core competitive differentiator. This analysis examines how companies are restructuring fulfill
High-Tech Reverse Logistics: Transforming Returns Management
Reverse logistics—the movement of goods from end consumers back through the supply chain—has traditionally been a costly, inefficient afterthought for most organizations. DC Velocity's coverage highli
Reduce Shipping Time & Enhance Customer Delivery Experience
DHL has published guidance on strategies to reduce shipping time and enhance the customer delivery experience, reflecting industry-wide efforts to optimize last-mile logistics. This represents best-pr
UPS Happy Returns Hits 10,000 Locations, Reshaping E-Commerce Returns
Happy Returns, the UPS-owned returns consolidation network, has reached a milestone of 10,000 drop-off locations across the United States, with 79% of the U.S. population now living within five miles
FedEx E-Commerce Logistics: The New Test for Stock Upside
FedEx's stock performance is increasingly tied to its e-commerce logistics competency, signaling a shift in how investors evaluate major carriers. As consumer expectations for speed and reliability in
Australia Post Brings In-Store Label Printing to eBay Sellers
Australia Post has introduced an in-store shipping label printing service for eBay sellers, reducing friction in the order fulfillment workflow. This convenience-focused initiative allows sellers to p