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DHL has relocated its Ontario, California service centre to a larger, $7m facility in a move which the company said was made to “accommodate the increased growth in international trade and e-commerce”.
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Asia shoppers also love their marketplaces with 98% having purchased from one, and more than a third saying they will use them even more in the next year. Better prices (64%) and free or discounted shipping (42%) are the top reasons for buying from a marketplace instead of direct from a retailer.
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Chronopost has inaugurated its new Paris Urban Logistics Space (ELU) in Bercy.
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Swisslog Logistics Automation is implementing its CarryPick solution in Von Maur’s e-commerce fulfilment centre in Davenport, Iowa.
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A new report from the US Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has revealed that “a large majority of Americans believe delivery robots will be in use within the next five years”.
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Walmart and Postmates have announced an agreement to help expand the retailer’s online grocery delivery option to more than 40% of US households.
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Jerry Kane has been appointed Commercial Director at the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
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Amazon and Whole Foods Market have launched free two-hour delivery of goods from Whole Foods Market through Prime Now in Los Angeles.
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FedEx Office has extended its SameDay City courier delivery service to Portland, Oregon.
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The Freight Transport Association has argued that the proposed Clean Air Zone for the city of Bath could have a “significant impact” on local businesses and independent logistics providers.
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FedEx Express has announced a strategic alliance with Wirecard, the provider of digital financial technology, to offer an increased number of local access points and expand its retail footprint in India
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Third party logistics (3PL) provider CEVA Logistics has announced its intention to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) and to list its shares on SIX Swiss Exchange.
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