Shipping stories
90% of online shoppers abandon carts due to high shipping costs, and 64% say lack of security was a deterrent. Australians spent $56bn online in the past year.
Australian ports' aversion to digital investment threatens long-term viability, says IFS report. Investment in digital transformation key for future success.
FedEx Express announces alliance with eBay to provide access to FedEx eCommerce delivery services at competitive rates for APAC sellers.
76% of Australian shoppers indicate that they have experienced unusual delays in receiving goods they ordered online in the last three months.
Businesses need to ensure consumers are aware of the cutoff points for package deliveries before the holiday season, or they risk losing customers.
FedEx Express expands eCommerce integrations in Asia Pacific; partners with 17 platforms to offer improved services and discounts to e-tailers.
Businesses can offer their customers shipment services with delivery times between 1-5 business days within Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa (AMEA).
Unisys developed 'piece-level tracking' with the aim of assisting airlines and freight companies with tracking down products travelling within the supply chain.
DHL aims to reclaim top spot in mail and logistics by capitalizing on the global eCommerce boom, with shipments increasing 17.3% YoY in Nov-Dec 2020.
Reveel has unveiled a new shipping intelligence platform that aims to simplify parcel shipping rates across major carriers such as FedEx and UPS.
The solution will allow users to choose their preferred carrier, print shipping labels, and track packages from their device.
The eCommerce boom has only just begun as consumers increasingly shop online, forcing retailers to adapt their operations.
Finnish company Logmore is using its cloud service and QR code tags to monitor COVID-19 vaccine shipments in the Asia-Pacific region.
COVID-19 accelerated eCommerce, but online retailers face cost management challenges. Strategic investment is crucial.
Organisations need to ensure their shipping processes are streamlined and efficient so that customers receive their goods quickly and in good condition.
BluJay Solutions has entered into a partnership agreement with Uber Freight in a bid to further both companies' commitment to help build global supply chains.
Kiwis' expectations for quick and free delivery may be challenged by Christmas delays, according to a study by HERE technologies.
NZ Post and Aramex are expecting major delays in their delivery times following the change in alert levels across the country from today.
NZ Post will also shut down its Contract Logistics third-party logistics business by the end of June next year.
Lonelyseat is a new service that connects drivers with people who need parcels or objects shipped around the country.