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Shipping & Fulfillment

Amazon Expands Ground Shipping Service to Sellers in 15 Markets

September 13, 2023

Via: EcommerceBytes

When Amazon announced a new shipping service for independent sellers on Wednesday, which it said expanded access to Amazon’s delivery network at competitive rates across the contiguous US, it sounded revolutionary. Small sellers looking for a competitor to USPS, UPS, […]


Shipping & Fulfillment

FedEx Express expands New York City pilot of electric delivery carts

December 20, 2022

Via: Retail Dive

FedEx is expanding its e-cart pilot after seeing promising results at an initial test site in the Diamond District last year. During the four-month pilot, the e-carts allowed couriers to increase package deliveries by 15% per hour on routes in […]


Shipping & Fulfillment

Caveat as eBay Announces Lower FedEx Home Delivery Rates

November 8, 2022

Via: EcommerceBytes

The cost of shipping FedEx packages to residential addresses through eBay’s shipping program actually dropped, the marketplace announced on Tuesday. But there is a caveat for sellers. eBay said sellers can now enjoy deeper discounts on FedEx Home Delivery, though […]


Shipping & Fulfillment

Major FedEx Ground contractor to stop delivering if agreement isn’t reached by Black Friday

August 24, 2022

Via: Retail Dive

One of FedEx Ground’s largest contractors is warning the company he may no longer make deliveries on his routes starting Black Friday as he pushes for improved compensation to account for inflation and other operational changes. Spencer Patton, founder and […]


B2B

B2B News for Thursday, October 28, 2021: More Digital Nomad Options, the Cybersecurity Workforce and Home Delivery Packaging

October 28, 2021

Via: B2B News Network

The phrase “winter is coming” is so over-used, but Canadians really, really like it. Especially while reviewing ever-growing lists of Digital Nomad Resident visas on offer to “location independent” workers and entrepreneurs. The plans often come from Caribbean and South […]


Shipping & Fulfillment

When to Consider Ecommerce Shipping Insurance

February 10, 2021

Via: Practical Ecommerce

High-end products, high volume, and quality customer service are among the reasons for considering shipping insurance for ecommerce. Shipping insurance can protect businesses from costs associated with damaged, stolen, and lost packages sent via major carriers, including UPS, FedEx, and […]


Mobile Commerce

FedEx finds bulky online orders a blessing and a curse

September 28, 2015

Via: itCurated

(Bloomberg)—Consumers might delight in the ease of front-door delivery for a mattress, trampoline or gym equipment. FedEx Corp., now handling an increasing number of these bulky shipments, has mixed feelings. As more online shoppers snap up the type of hefty […]