As tariffs continue to put pressure on international trade, import cargo volume at shipping ports is tentatively expected to end 2025 5.6% below the volumes from 2024, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation …
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Shipping Box Drawings Bring Smiles
What started as a random request from a customer has turned into a customer engagement opportunity for Harry J. Epstein Co. in Kansas City, Missouri. When a customer places an online order for home delivery, they can request a drawing …
Read More »Lowe’s Details Supply Chain Upgrades
Big-box retail chain Lowe’s is planning an update to its supply chain in an effort to bolster home delivery services for pro and DIY customers. Over the next 18 months, Lowe’s plans to open 50 cross dock delivery terminals, seven …
Read More »Amazon Bars Sellers From Using FedEx Ground
Amazon is telling third-party sellers they can no longer use FedEx Ground for Prime shipments, The Wall Street Journal reports. Amazon cites declining performance from FedEx as the reason for the temporary ban, according to the article. A spokesperson for …
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