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Australian Stories

Shipping stories

IWD 2023: Beyond shipping - Empowering diversity in logistics

While it might seem like an out-of-the-box career choice, the reality is that the sector is so much more than just sending parcels.

By Laura Hill • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Open source

Online shoppers leaving cart because of high shipping costs - report

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.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022

Global Stories

Shipping stories

Platform-as-a-Service

Reveel's partner program to optimise shipping operations

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

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023

Customer Experience

Auctane expands portfolio after acquiring Return Rabbit

The acquisition advances Auctane's commitment to enhancing end-to-end delivery experiences and aids the company's portfolio of multi-carrier shipping solutions.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2023

Supply Chain

BUKU Ship 'revolutionises' how eCommerce companies track operations

IntelliTrack aims to revolutionise the way eCommerce companies track and manage their operations, providing greater visibility, efficiency, and control.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2023

Digital Transformation

Monson digitally transforms to sidestep legacy handcuffs

As expert port agents and shipping advisers, Monson helps clients plan, estimate, and execute shipping logistics and port visits.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Shipsy recognised in Gartner's Delivery Technology Solutions report

Shipsy has been recognised as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 December Gartner Market Guide for Last-Mile Delivery Technology Solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Dec 2022

eCommerce

Asendia expands eCommerce services to Australia, New Zealand

The company is well-positioned to widen its scope and provide customers in the two countries with its professional eCommerce shipping solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Dec 2022

eCommerce

FedEx to launch Picture Proof of Delivery in APAC

FedEx launches Picture Proof of Delivery service in Asia Pacific, starting in New Zealand, providing customers with delivery location photos.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022

Fintech

NetSuite Launches Ship Central to improve warehouse operations

NetSuite WMS and Ship Central offer warehouse operations across SKUs, processes, and locations. NetSuite WMS eliminates manual processes.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2022

eCommerce

FedEx and eBay team up to boost APAC eCommerce options

FedEx Express announces alliance with eBay to provide access to FedEx eCommerce delivery services at competitive rates for APAC sellers.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2022

Customer Relationship Management

Orders with multiple shipments causing customer dissatisfaction

76% of Australian shoppers indicate that they have experienced unusual delays in receiving goods they ordered online in the last three months.

By Raghav Sibal • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Feb 2022

Supply Chain

Delivery delays during holiday season could damage brands' reputation - survey

Businesses need to ensure consumers are aware of the cutoff points for package deliveries before the holiday season, or they risk losing customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Shipping stories

Supply Chain

The year that was leaves a legacy

Severe weather, Covid and inflation are worsening New Zealand’s infrastructure, emergency readiness and cost of living, with repairs set to take years.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2023

Data centers

NZ hydrogen to play key role in Toyota’s decarbonisation efforts

The new schemes have already cut tonnes of CO2 in Auckland and are set to widen Toyota NZ's decarbonisation push beyond cars.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023

Data Analytics

Overcoming maritime's digital barriers through industry-wide collaboration

Commercial shipping is vital to global trade. Technology can optimize safety and efficiency, but barriers hinder progress. Collaboration is crucial.

By Sarah Barrett • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023

Supply Chain

KiwiRail buys ferry for $8.6m in leadup to Christmas

Additional Cook Strait freight capacity is secured for the pre-Christmas rush after KiwiRail exercised an option to buy Valentine for GBP £8.6 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 11th Sep 2022