In retail, your customer’s experience is paramount to ensuring the success of your business. And ensuring a smooth logistics experience is a huge part of that. As more and more consumers shift to the ease of online shopping, never before has there been such choice available. …

So, you’ve optimised your supply chain and started working with a Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider. Using a unified method to handle inventory and shipping, and harnessing their centralized systems and networks, you’ve been able to accelerate and grow your business. When done right, the retailer to 3PL relationship empowers…

If the shipping industry were a country, it would be the sixth largest emitter in the world. It is with this in mind that a coalition of nations joined together to create The Clydebank Declaration for Green Shipping Corridors during COP26.

Sustainability is taking a leading role in many aspects of e-commerce and as the popularity of online shopping continues to gain momentum, businesses from all sectors are rethinking the way they produce and what they sell to consumers. As Ecommerce Europe puts it: “The e-commerce sector is a bridge between…

The rise of the online store has opened up a world of opportunity for businesses. It has allowed start-ups and established businesses alike to capitalize on new markets and, why not, the benefits of expanding internationally are countless! While shipping individual orders cross-border can be a wise way to test…

Whether you’re an e-commerce retailer, supply chain person, or customer, we’ve all raced through these common questions whilst waiting for our packages: “Where is my order? Has it shipped yet? How long will it take? Will I be home when it arrives?” Customers worry if they’ll miss a delivery or…

If you’re already familiar with shipping internationally, you’ve probably heard the term ‘Bonded Warehouse’ or ‘Customs Bonded Warehouse’, but what does it mean? The term ‘bond’ means the warehouse authority ensures you won’t face any monetary loss once the taxes are paid. Essentially, a bonded warehouse allows you to store…

A couple of decades ago, the idea that you could order food, buy a handbag, or even enrol in a university using your smartphone, tablet or laptop was considered almost impossible. Now, with the recent e-Commerce boom, consumers demand convenience, flexibility, speed and transparency in every purchase online. So, if…

You may be scratching your head looking at a US map, wondering what USPS zone your package is going to. When in reality, you’d be asking the wrong question! This is because USPS zones are not calculated as fixed locations. In fact, a USPS zone is calculated using the distance…