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Biofuel mandate – lower emissions or just higher fuel prices?
Supply Chain

Biofuel mandate – lower emissions or just higher fuel prices?

Motorists could face higher pump prices as New Zealand's sustainable biofuels mandate aims to curb transport emissions from April 2023.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Great expectations: Kiwi consumers may be let down over Christmas
EduTech

Great expectations: Kiwi consumers may be let down over Christmas

Kiwis' expectations for quick and free delivery may be challenged by Christmas delays, according to a study by HERE technologies.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
Auckland to Christchurch rail service will tackle supply chain issues
Supply Chain

Auckland to Christchurch rail service will tackle supply chain issues

Businesses facing port delays will gain extra freight capacity as KiwiRail adds a weekday Auckland-Christchurch service from early October.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
NZ Post, Aramex expect delays during alert level changes
New Zealand Post

NZ Post, Aramex expect delays during alert level changes

NZ Post and Aramex are expecting major delays in their delivery times following the change in alert levels across the country from today.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2021
NZ Post takes 50% stake in logistics firm Supply Chain Solutions
Supply Chain

NZ Post takes 50% stake in logistics firm Supply Chain Solutions

NZ Post will also shut down its Contract Logistics third-party logistics business by the end of June next year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2021

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Orders with multiple shipments causing customer dissatisfaction
Customer Relationship Management

Orders with multiple shipments causing customer dissatisfaction

76% of Australian shoppers indicate that they have experienced unusual delays in receiving goods they ordered online in the last three months.

By Raghav Sibal • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Feb 2022
Delivery delays during holiday season could damage brands' reputation - survey
Supply Chain

Delivery delays during holiday season could damage brands' reputation - survey

Businesses need to ensure consumers are aware of the cutoff points for package deliveries before the holiday season, or they risk losing customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
FedEx Express forms new integrations with eCommerce platforms in APAC
eCommerce

FedEx Express forms new integrations with eCommerce platforms in APAC

FedEx Express expands eCommerce integrations in Asia Pacific; partners with 17 platforms to offer improved services and discounts to e-tailers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
FedEx launches eCommerce shipping service
eCommerce

FedEx launches eCommerce shipping service

Businesses can offer their customers shipment services with delivery times between 1-5 business days within Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa (AMEA).

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Sep 2021
Unisys enables cargo shipment tracking throughout the supply chain
Supply Chain

Unisys enables cargo shipment tracking throughout the supply chain

Unisys developed 'piece-level tracking' with the aim of assisting airlines and freight companies with tracking down products travelling within the supply chain.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2021
DHL eyes up market potential as eCommerce thrives
Supply Chain

DHL eyes up market potential as eCommerce thrives

DHL aims to reclaim top spot in mail and logistics by capitalizing on the global eCommerce boom, with shipments increasing 17.3% YoY in Nov-Dec 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Aug 2021
Reveel leverages analytics to simplify parcel shipping conundrum
Supply Chain

Reveel leverages analytics to simplify parcel shipping conundrum

Reveel has unveiled a new shipping intelligence platform that aims to simplify parcel shipping rates across major carriers such as FedEx and UPS.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jul 2021
Pitney Bowes launches parcel sending solution in Australia
Marketing Technologies

Pitney Bowes launches parcel sending solution in Australia

The solution will allow users to choose their preferred carrier, print shipping labels, and track packages from their device.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Jun 2021
Future trends for parcel sending and eCommerce
Customer Experience

Future trends for parcel sending and eCommerce

The eCommerce boom has only just begun as consumers increasingly shop online, forcing retailers to adapt their operations.

By Ben Seal • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Mar 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Logmore?
Supply Chain

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Logmore?

Finnish company Logmore is using its cloud service and QR code tags to monitor COVID-19 vaccine shipments in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021
Increasing profit margins for your online business through better cost management
Marketing Technologies

Increasing profit margins for your online business through better cost management

COVID-19 accelerated eCommerce, but online retailers face cost management challenges. Strategic investment is crucial.

By Ben Seal • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
How to increase profits for online businesses by streamlining shipping processes
Marketing Technologies

How to increase profits for online businesses by streamlining shipping processes

Organisations need to ensure their shipping processes are streamlined and efficient so that customers receive their goods quickly and in good condition.

By Ben Seal • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2020

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