Shipping stories - Page 2

Logistics experts warn that attacks in the Red Sea are driving up shipping costs, potentially limiting Black Friday discounts to 20% to 30% this year.

New data indicates 26% of consumers are hesitant to make purchases over $200 in the next six months, reflecting growing economic pressures.

Virtualstock and commercetools have formed a strategic alliance to automate and enhance retail efficiency through seamless order and inventory management.

ShipEngine debuts its new 'ShipEngine for Platforms' in the UK, enabling ecommerce platforms to integrate seamless shipping components, enhancing merchant workflows.

Sendle launches Print In-Store, making shipping easier for small businesses and personal shippers with label printing at nearly 100 locations across Australia.

FedEx expands its FedEx International Connect Plus service to new U.S. and European destinations, enhancing cross-border eCommerce solutions for Asia-Pacific e-tailers.

ShipStation unveils a suite of tools to aid UK online businesses with order fulfilment, featuring inventory sync, deliver-by dates, and enhanced international shipping options.

Loop launches Ship by Loop, a logistics solution aimed at reducing return shipping costs by up to 91%, while providing access to domestic and global carriers.

Ultra Commerce has acquired Comestri, aiming to merge Comestri's SaaS eCommerce platform with Ultra Commerce’s broad solutions suite, enhancing client services.

Evestico significantly boosts its Trusted Fulfilment Partner network, reaching all Top 10 global eCommerce markets, offering international businesses streamlined operations.

US-UK based Synergy Logistics teams up with Supply Chain BEST, enhancing their WMS skills to adeptly manage their growing partner network and keep up with market fluctuations.

Physical security departments are recognising the value of cloud technologies for resource optimization, and many are embracing the benefits of hybrid solutions.

Global digital services leader, Infosys, joins forces with shipping titan Pacific International Lines to accelerate digitalisation, modernise customer portal and enact transformative changes across the logistics sphere.

Wonder Group, a prominent party goods designer and distributor, teams up with Delivery Experience platform, Sorted, to streamline global shipping operations and heighten customer experience.

Impactsure launches its AI-powered SURE platform on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, offering data extraction, processing, and analytics.

Synergy Logistics platform SnapControl offers real-time operational valuations, increasing automation efficiency and productivity in warehouses.

Auctane has bolstered its executive team, appointing sales veteran Matt Schurk as Chief Sales Officer and HR expert Sara Feulner as Chief Human Resources Officer.

Ecommerce expert Paul Waddy gives 'golden rules' for global success, emphasising organic traction, currency settings and duty handling.

espresso Displays launches the espresso 17 Pro, a portable touchscreen with professional-grade performance and unrivalled features.

The shipping intelligence platform is aiding companies in lowering the cost of parcel shipping with improved access and enhanced support.