Shipping stories

Monson digitally transforms to sidestep legacy handcuffs
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As expert port agents and shipping advisers, Monson helps clients plan, estimate, and execute shipping logistics and port visits.

IWD 2023: Beyond shipping - Empowering diversity in logistics
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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.

Overcoming maritime’s digital barriers through industry-wide collaboration
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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Commercial shipping is responsible for transporting 90% of world trade, and as such, the maritime industry is one of the most crucial pieces of the global supply chain.

Shipsy recognised in Gartner's Delivery Technology Solutions report
Fri, 23rd Dec 2022
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Shipsy has been recognised as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 December Gartner Market Guide for Last-Mile Delivery Technology Solutions.

Asendia expands eCommerce services to Australia, New Zealand
Tue, 20th Dec 2022
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online shopping
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shipping
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ecommerce
The company is well-positioned to widen its scope and provide customers in the two countries with its professional eCommerce shipping solutions.

FedEx to launch Picture Proof of Delivery in APAC
Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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FedEx has announced the launch of its Picture Proof of Delivery service in markets within the Asia Pacific region, with NZ being one of the first countries able to experience it.

NetSuite Launches Ship Central to improve warehouse operations
Thu, 29th Sep 2022
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NetSuite WMS and Ship Central offer warehouse operations across SKUs, processes, and locations. NetSuite WMS eliminates manual processes

Online shoppers leaving cart because of high shipping costs - report
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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New research commissioned by HUBBED reveals 90% of online shoppers abandoned a cart due to high shipping costs, and 64% say the lack of security was a purchase deterrent.

FedEx and eBay team up to boost APAC eCommerce options
Mon, 11th Jul 2022
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FedEx Express' new alliance with eBay enables eBay sellers in APAC to sign up for a FedEx account and access the full spectrum of FedEx e-commerce delivery service options at competitive rates.

Orders with multiple shipments causing customer dissatisfaction
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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76% of Australian shoppers indicate that they have experienced unusual delays in receiving goods they ordered online in the last three months.

Great expectations: Kiwi consumers may be let down over Christmas
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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online shopping
New research has revealed Kiwis have expectations of quick, cheap and free delivery in the age of online shopping, but expected delays over the Christmas period may cause a change in generally positive attitudes.

Delivery delays during holiday season could damage brands' reputation - survey
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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Businesses need to ensure consumers are aware of the cutoff points for package deliveries before the holiday season, or they risk losing customers.

FedEx Express forms new integrations with eCommerce platforms in APAC
Mon, 27th Sep 2021
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“The eCommerce sector has only gotten stronger as a result of the pandemic, leapfrogging traditional commerce by as much as five times."

FedEx launches eCommerce shipping service
Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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Businesses can offer their customers shipment services with delivery times between 1-5 business days within Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa (AMEA).

NZ Post, Aramex expect delays during alert level changes
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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shipping
NZ Post and Aramex are expecting major delays in their delivery times following the change in alert levels across the country from today.

Unisys enables cargo shipment tracking throughout the supply chain
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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inventory management systems
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shipping
Unisys developed ‘piece-level tracking’ with the aim of assisting airlines and freight companies with tracking down products travelling within the supply chain.

DHL eyes up market potential as eCommerce thrives
Mon, 9th Aug 2021
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shipping
The company wants to ‘help its customers keep up with the clicks’ as eCommerce rapidly takes off.

NZ Post takes 50% stake in logistics firm Supply Chain Solutions
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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shipping
NZ Post will also shut down its Contract Logistics third-party logistics business by the end of June next year.

Reveel leverages analytics to simplify parcel shipping conundrum
Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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shipping
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Reveel has unveiled a new shipping intelligence platform that aims to simplify parcel shipping rates across major carriers such as FedEx and UPS.

Pitney Bowes launches parcel sending solution in Australia
Wed, 9th Jun 2021
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The solution will allow users to choose their preferred carrier, print shipping labels, and track packages from their device.

Future trends for parcel sending and eCommerce
Thu, 4th Mar 2021
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martech
Shipping solutions that offer order management features, greater flexibility, and more visibility can help with cost management and optimising the customer experience.

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Logmore?
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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inventory management systems
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supply chain & logistics
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shipping
Logmore is a Finnish company specialising in shipment condition monitoring using an in-house cloud service and QR code tags. With its specialisation in temperature monitoring for food and pharmaceuticals, the company is keeping busy with COVID-19 vaccine shipments.

Increasing profit margins for your online business through better cost management
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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retailers
Organisations can scale operations and increase profitability with discipline and planning, to minimise or avoid disrupting their traditional business, writes Pitney Bowes head of shipping for ANZ Ben Seal.

How to increase profits for online businesses by streamlining shipping processes
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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pitney bowes
Organisations need to ensure their shipping processes are streamlined and efficient so that customers receive their goods quickly and in good condition.