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ShippingEasy seeks to paint holiday season green with carbon-neutral shipping

Recent data shows that 22% of Americans receive a package on a daily basis, and 57% do so each week.

The Circuit survey of 1,000 people also indicated that rural populations were most likely to receive a package daily, with 29% of daily packages going to this segment.

“For most consumers, delivery was all about convenience, with 54% naming it as their top reason for ordering online,” the report said. “Other common reasons, like being too busy to go out (34%), too tired to go out (30%), occupied...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shippingeasy-seeks-to-paint-holiday-season-green-with-carbon-neutral-shipping

Russia-Ukraine conflict could lead to global e-commerce disruptions

Escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine could cause e-commerce disruptions on a global scale

Western sanctions are creating a mass exodus in Russia. With the eyes of the world on Eastern Europe amid Russian aggression in Ukraine, e-commerce companies are beginning to feel the sting of economic barriers implemented by the U.S. and other nations, and they’re pulling out of the region.

Last week, a slew of CPG companies ceased shipments to Russia, including brands like Nestle (OCTUS: NSRGY), Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and Philip Morris (NYSE: PM), and e-commerce shippers and logistics companies...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/russia-ukraine-conflict-could-lead-to-global-e-commerce-disruptions

Modern Shipper’s Top 10: E-commerce

Modern Shipper launched in February 2021 with a mission of highlighting the ever-growing last mile of the supply chain. Throughout the year, we learned a lot, and our readers helped inform us of plenty more.

Looking back on the year that was, there were plenty of stories that resonated with our readers — from drones to automation, from gig workers to last-mile delivery providers. Of course, we can’t forget e-commerce, which is rapidly changing the supply chain and everything and everybody who...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/modern-shippers-top-10-e-commerce

Sendle cuts shipping rates for small businesses with Sendle Swift program

The upstart last-mile logistics firm Sendle, which is already trying to muscle into the U.S. parcel delivery market with its flat-rate shipping and no surcharge promises, is upping its game again with Sendle Swift, a two-day courier service designed for small and midsize sellers in nine U.S. states.

Sendle Swift slashes the prices on two-day shipping in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington to as low as $2.60 per package. The company said it plans...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/sendle-cuts-shipping-rates-for-small-businesses-with-sendle-swift-program

Finding parcel strategy to fit your business — At Your Doorstep

Shipping strategy is not one-size-fits-all and parcel carriers should offer multiple solutions to fit shippers of all sizes. However, deciding what strategy works best for you can be difficult, but that is where companies like Sendle come in. 

Kaylee Nix sits down with Sendle Chief Logistics Officer Dennis Oates to talk about how the company’s platform connects shippers with a parcel strategy that works but is flexible enough to grow as a business does. 

Hear about strategy implementation as peak...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/finding-parcel-strategy-to-fit-your-business-at-your-doorstep

As a blockbuster holiday season takes shape, can the industry deliver?

The trucking industry needs to get ready, because Americans are set to shop. New research from e-commerce solutions firm Radial found that 65% of American shoppers expect to spend as much or more as they did during the 2020 holiday season.

That is great news for retailers but could produce some delivery concerns as last-mile delivery networks strain to meet Christmas package demand.

Already, UPS, FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service have put in place surcharges for the peak shipping season. Sendle...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/as-a-blockbuster-holiday-season-takes-shape-can-the-industry-deliver

GLS to handle last-mile deliveries for Sendle in Western US

GLS to deliver Sendle e-commerce parcels in US

Flat-rate shipping firm Sendle has announced a partnership with GLS Group to handle last-mile parcel deliveries in eight Western states.

GLS offers parcel, less-than-truckload and truckload transportation solutions in Europe and the Western U.S. The agreement will enable e-commerce sellers to send goods through the Sendle shipping network for one-day and two-day delivery in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington. In addition, regional shippers will receive...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gls-to-handle-last-mile-deliveries-for-sendle-in-western-us

Venture raise to accelerate growth for Sendle’s e-commerce shipping platform

Sendle, which offers flat-rate shipping for small businesses in the e-commerce space, has raised $35 million in a Series C investment round led by Afterpay-backed AP Ventures. Returning investors Federation, Full Circle Venture Capital and NRMA Insurance also participated in the round.

“As we gear up for further growth in the United States, AP Ventures brings valuable experience in international expansion with Afterpay as the number one buy-now-pay-later service in the U.S.,” said James Chin...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/venture-raise-to-accelerate-growth-for-sendles-e-commerce-shipping-platform