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Watch: The Changing Package Mix in Parcel Shipping

The package mix in parcel shipping is getting more varied and complex — a positive trend in the long run, but one that presents challenges to carriers in the short term, says Nick Herbon, regional sales manager with EuroSort.

Nick Herbon (1080p)

Watch: The Parcel Carrier Market: A Constant Balancing Act

Parcel shippers need to strike a delicate balance between loyalty to carriers and the desire to diversifying their service providers, says Oscar Gladman, director of parcel carrier development with Geodis.

Oscar Gladman

Amazon Planning Drone Package Deliveries in the U.K., Italy

The retail giant said October 18 that it will introduce autonomous aircraft delivery in the U.K. and Italy by late 2024.

Amazon's MK27-2 drone. Photo: Amazon

Watch: Are Online Sales Down? The Answer Might Surprise You

One might think that online sales have dipped post-pandemic, but that's not the case, says Vijay Ramachandran, vice president of go-to-market enablement and experience with Pitney Bowes.

Vijay Ramachandran

Watch: The State of the Freight Market: What a Difference a Year Makes

The parcel and freight market has seen big changes in the dynamic between shippers and carriers over the past 12 months. Jason Smith, assistant vice president with U.S. Bank, explains.

Jason Smith

Watch: Beyond Price: Crafting Relationships With Parcel Shippers

In an industry known for its volatility and highly competitive nature, parcel carriers must nonetheless prioritize strong relations with their customers, says Don Caddy, chief executive officer of Engineering Innovation.

Don Caddy

Watch: Why Shippers Are Gaining Advantage in the Parcel Market

There's a shift happening in the parcel market in favor of shippers, says Robyn Meyer, senior vice president of parcel strategy and solutions with Transportation Insight.

Robyn Meyer

Self-Driving Trucks are 'Not Anywhere Close'

Professor Missy Cummings explained the limitations of artificial intelligence, warning, “There’s so much hype out there; it’s your job as supply chain executives to understand what’s real and what’s not.”

Professor Missy Cummings. Photo: Helen Atkinson

Watch: Four Best Practices of Successful Parcel Shippers

Josh Dunham, chief executive officer of Reveel, describes four best practices that parcel shippers are employing in their relationships with carriers today.

Josh Dunham

Watch: How COVID Changed the Shipping Industry — Forever

While demand has dropped since then, the innovations remain, says Jakki Krage Strako, chief commerce and business solutions officer with the U.S. Postal Service.

Jakki Krage Strako

Strangling the Flow: The Impacts of Overbearing Regulations on California’s Logistics Sector

Adopting a technology-driven approach to sustainability offers more advantages than tighter regulations that disproportionately benefit large-scale corporations and drive up prices.

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UPS Chief Says Year One of Pricey New Labor Deal Will Hurt Most

UPS said in August that the heated discussions caused about 1.2 million packages per day of lost volume — either directly to competitors or new business that didn’t occur.

Photo: Bloomberg

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