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Panama Canal prepares for bigger vessels

Dec 30, 2015
The changes will allow for ships that can carry up to three times the cargo.

'Tis the season for shipping delays

Dec 11, 2015
With more shopping shifting online, UPS is struggling to keep up

Shopping sites are ready for your business

Nov 27, 2015
Shippers too. That is, if weather and traffic cooperate.

FedEx reports on last quarter and plans ahead

Jun 17, 2015
The company is looking to expand in Europe by acquiring a Dutch delivery firm.

Shipping firms' departures sink Port of Portland

Apr 7, 2015
The pullouts by Hanjin and Hapag-Lloyd threaten the port's container business.

Free shipping a boon for Alaska's Amazon customers

Jan 16, 2015
Rural Alaskans are taking advantage of Amazon Prime's free shipping.

How small businesses keep up with holiday orders

Nov 21, 2014
Holiday sales can present a logistical problem.

For public good, not for profit.

A holiday rush at ports piles up cargo

Oct 28, 2014
The bottleneck could delay shipments with a strict yuletide deadline.

Size does matter for FedEx

May 8, 2014
FedEx is changing its large item shipping rates. Will that change your orders?

PODCAST: Size does matter for FedEx

May 8, 2014
The new nominee for HHS Secretary goes before the Senate. And more Americans are going online to find cremation urns.