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UPS to Implement Dimensional Weight Pricing for Ground Packages

UPS will follow the lead of its rival FedEx in adopting dimensional weight pricing for all of its ground services, as well as UPS Standard services to Canada, beginning Dec. 29, 2014.

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Target Experiments with Same-Day Delivery in Three Cities

Like Walmart, Amazon and a handful of other retailers, Target is realizing the potential value in offering same-day delivery.

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FedEx's Move to Dimensional Pricing: How Shippers Should Respond

Shippers are bracing for a big increase in the cost of moving packages by ground service.

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Amazon Still in Driver's Seat When It Comes to Rapid Fulfillment, Delivery

Drone delivery, anyone? We're not completely there yet, but while we wait for products to fall from the sky, businesses need to maintain a competitive edge by outsourcing fulfillment to the right provider.

DHL Deploys Helicopters for Deliveries in Los Angeles

DHL has launched a helicopter service to provide early-morning delivery to several major banking customers in downtown Los Angeles.

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Google, Amazon in Same-Day Delivery Battle in Los Angeles

Google and Amazon are going head to head over Los Angeles area shoppers, launching same-day delivery services in the area within days of each other.

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Shoppers Disappointed with Performance of Commercial Shipping Giants During Holidays, Survey Finds

In a survey that tracks consumer satisfaction in several areas, consumers expressed disappointment with commercial shipping, with much of their dissatisfaction caused by last-minute shopping during the holidays and delivery delays attributed to harsh weather.

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UPS Enhances Operations in Three North American Markets

UPS has enhanced facilities in three North American markets, with expanded locations in Calgary, Alberta; Hebron, Ky., and Mira Loma, Calif.

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UPS Expanding Healthcare-Support Network in Latin America

UPS is adding three facilities in Latin America dedicate to supporting the healthcare industry.

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Same-Day Delivery Is Going to Be Big - Some Day

Same-day delivery of items ordered online or from stores is an irresistible idea. Now if retailers could only figure out how to make it work.

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A Forecast for the Cloud in Supply Chain and Logistics

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