There has been no greater disruptor of the way business is done than Amazon, possibly ever. From their humble roots as an online bookseller to being one of the few…
In a world where people are increasingly choosing online shopping over brick and mortar, taking weekends off is no longer possible. This is not only true for retailers but, increasingly,…
What offers greater benefits to the consumer, government control or the free market? An interesting case is playing out in the US court system that may make you question your…
In the age of big data, it’s crucial that the disparate systems that interpret that data are able to do so accurately. Even the slightest mistake or inconsistency could have…
Though Amazon has been playing the long game when it comes to shipping, it now seems that they are going full-speed-ahead. In typical Amazon fashion, the company is undercutting the…
One of the greatest beneficiaries of a booming economy has been the transportation industry. In particular, the impacts of eCommerce, higher consumer confidence, and a stronger job market have helped…
While the US/China trade war has been widely discussed in terms of its effect on shippers, less focus has been put on the ongoing chaos surrounding Brexit – Brittian’s exit…
At the G20 Summit in Argentina, a huge announcement was made – a “pause” was put on the ongoing trade war between China and the United States. The big concession…
As expected, the two biggest shopping days of the year – Black Friday and Cyber Monday – smashed all previous records. While it was no surprise, the sheer volume of…
A collective sigh of relief was heard throughout the shipping world as news of a newly agreed upon contract between the Teamsters and UPS has emerged. For the last 2…
It could be argued that no company in history has had the kind of dominant effect on an industry as Amazon, it even has its own name – The Amazon…
Continuing the trend of price increases for carriers, FedEx has recently announced changes to its pricing for 2019. Leading up to the 2019 changes, FedEx has made slight changes to…
