Small parcel shipping

Delivered buys $100K in assets from defunct Point Pickup Technologies

Strongsville, Ohio-based parcel shipping company Delivered recently agreed to purchase virtually all assets from Point Pickup Technologies, months after the company closed due to bankruptcy.

According to an acquisition agreement approved by a Miami-Dade County Circuit Court judge on June 10, Stamford, Connecticut-based Point Pickup Technologies agreed to sell $100,000 in company assets to Delivered. The assets include all customer lists, software and transferable permits, most books and records,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/delivered-buys-100k-in-assets-from-defunct-point-pickup-technologies

How should small-package shippers choose delivery partners?

Loyalty to a trusted brand may be noble, but blind brand loyalty is dangerous. In retail, how often do consumers stick to a brand simply because it’s the name they hear the most — through advertisements, habits, traditions, fill in the blank? It’s only when they start asking the right questions, instead of blindly following traditions, that they realize maybe the big, established name brands aren’t actually the best choice.

In terms of the trucking industry, carriers are obviously essential for...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-should-small-package-shippers-choose-delivery-partners

GoBolt launches sustainable small parcel delivery in US, Canada

GoBolt electric delivery van

Toronto-based supply chain technology company GoBolt on Wednesday announced the launch of a sustainable small parcel delivery service in the U.S. and Canada. The service is powered by the company’s growing fleet of electric vehicles, as well as a partnership to offset carbon emissions through sustainability technology firm EcoCart.

Before Wednesday, GoBolt’s electric last-mile delivery network catered mainly to big and bulky orders — items like couches, exercise bikes and appliances. But after ac...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gobolt-launches-sustainable-small-parcel-delivery-in-us-canada

ACI Logistix increasing capacity for peak 2022

Between school and holiday shopping, October through December is historically peak season for shipping. Businesses large and small should begin preparations now to anticipate the unique challenges of peak season.

The key is to start planning as early as possible.

Many successful shippers and winning brands are already well into peak planning, carrier diversification strategies and bottleneck mitigation, and are turning to qualified and successful partners to ship their products successfully...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/aci-logistix-increasing-capacity-for-peak-2022

ACI Logistix improving consumer experience through speed, innovation

Five to 10 years ago, if delivery drivers were not wearing brown, purple or white, there would be cause for concern. Today, thanks to gig workers and big names like Amazon, consumers pay little attention to who brings packages to their door, as long as the process is consistent and seamless. Companies like ACI Logistix are using this broader approach to delivery as leverage in building their businesses.

As technology continues to advance and more consumers shop online, retail and e-commerce...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/aci-logistix-improving-consumer-experience-through-speed-innovation

TaskRabbit integration, small parcel shipping part of Freightquote by C.H. Robinson enhancements

Freightquote by CH Robinson enhances small parcel shipping

C.H. Robinson (NASDAQ: CHRW) is expanding the offerings available to shippers through its Freightquote by C.H. Robinson tool, giving businesses of all sizes access to more functionality and even help in getting their shipments packaged and transported through an integration with TaskRabbit.

The tech enhancements build upon the self-service options currently available through the online portal that is used by shippers to move everything from single packages to a truckload of freight. The new...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/taskrabbit-integration-small-parcel-shipping-part-of-freightquote-by-ch-robinson-enhancements