A closer look at Maersk’s budding e-commerce operations

Looking at the ins and outs of Maersk's latest e-commerce moves and acquisitions

It’s no secret that the global supply chain is a little … congested. The whole business world found that out firsthand back in March through the infinitely memeable Suez Canal blockage, but based on this laughably extensive string of status reports, there probably aren’t many companies that were hit harder by the backup than A.P. Moller – Maersk.

The Denmark-based international shipping colossus hangs its hat on its immense network of shipping routes, but the company was forced to scramble when...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/a-closer-look-at-maersks-budding-e-commerce-operations

Cart.com’s $98M raise to build out end-to-end e-commerce service

cart.com ecommerce company raises $98 million series B funding end-to-end

It’s high tide for e-commerce, and Cart.com is swimming in it. With the meteoric rise of online shopping, the end-to-end e-commerce-as-a-service provider recently announced a series B funding raise of $98 million, bringing its total funding to over $140 million since launching just eight months ago.

The new round was led by venture growth equity fund Oak HC/FT, which invests primarily in tech-enabled health care and financial services companies. Other key investors include PayPal Ventures (NASDAQ...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cart-coms-98m-raise-to-build-out-end-to-end-e-commerce-service

Cart.com acquisition of Sauceda puts e-commerce operations under 1 umbrella

Cart.com Sauceda acquisition ecommerce fulfillment end to end integrated dtc solution

Internet security experts will tell you that it’s savvy to have a different password for everything, but the reality is that most of us stick to one or two. It’s not because we’re inviting a security breach — it’s just easier.

End-to-end e-commerce-as-a-service provider Cart.com would probably agree. The company on Tuesday announced its acquisition of e-commerce 3PL provider Sauceda Industries in a move that will help it integrate just about every aspect of e-commerce under one umbrella,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cart-com-acquisition-of-sauceda-puts-e-commerce-operations-under-1-umbrella

DeliverEnd and Perfit partner to provide end-to-end solution

DeliverEnd, Perfit create online shopping ecommerce and same-day delivery platform

Last-mile logistics services provider DeliverEnd is partnering with contactless shopping company Perfit to establish an end-to-end, same-day local delivery solution for online shoppers. The partnership will combine DeliverEnd’s scalable last-mile delivery solutions and driver networks with Perfit’s suite of online marketplaces, allowing consumers to make purchases online and receive them the same day – all without human interaction.

“We are excited to partner with Perfit to bring convenience,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/deliverend-and-perfit-partner-to-provide-end-to-end-solution

Commentary: Amazon isn’t going into 3PL business; it’s already there

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.

Is it even possible to have had a business conversation in the past 10 years without talking about Amazon? Certainly in logistics and supply chain, everyone agrees the Amazon Effect has changed things forever. Amazon’s modus operandi: building solutions first for itself and growing these into solutions for its customers. This idea, plus the knowledge of the spaces...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/commentary-amazon-isnt-going-into-3pl-business-its-already-there

Unifeeder Takes a Major Stake in the Feedertech Group

Unifeeder, a 100% owned subsidiary of DP World, has announced the acquisition of a 77% stake in the Feedertech Group, reports Investegate.

Emergence of end-to-end logistics capability

The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020.

It is the latest step in DP World’s vision to build end-to-end logistics capability to serve the needs of shipping lines and cargo owners, said a press release issued by DP World on Wednesday.

The acquisition of Feedertech will expand the company’s feedering...

http://mfame.guru/unifeeder-takes-a-major-stake-in-the-feedertech-group/

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