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Delivery Platform Offers Carbon Offsets to Shipping Customers

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In early April 2021, carbon dioxide levels reached a record high of 420 parts per million , according to CO2 Earth , and scientists warn that emissions need to be cut in half by 2030 to avoid the worst aspects of climate change. Onfleet’s goal is to offset 5,000 metric tons of CO 2 per month by the end of 2021.

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UPS Expands Integrated Global Ecommerce Shipping Through ESW Partnership

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UPS is cultivating its shipping capabilities for integrated international ecommerce through a partnership with ESW. The agreement between the shipping-and-logistics company and DTC ecommerce firm will aim to facilitate cross-border online business for brands seeking to reach consumers on a global scale.

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Six Things the Consumer of 2021 Really Wants

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Culled from this agile, iterative survey data, here are six things we learned consumers want from retailers heading into 2021: 1. Consumers are currently more willing to pay for fast shipping and are more tolerant with slower delivery, given the prevalence of shipping delays throughout the pandemic and through the holidays.

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FedEx Rate Increase for 2021: How Your eCommerce Business Can Cope

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FedEx has announced its General Rate Increase (GRI) for 2021. Make sure to read till the end for ways to save on shipping in 2021 and reduce the impact of FedEx’s General Rate Increase on your business. Key Highlights of the General Rate Increase for 2021. for Express, Home, & Ground deliveries from January 4, 2021.

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Bridging the Online and Offline: How to Apply Product Thinking to Expanding Your eCommerce Business

Speaker: John Cutler, Product Evangelist and Coach at Amplitude

Companies have to develop new muscles, challenge their existing biases, and “learn as fast as they ship.”. October 7th, 2021 at 11:00 am PDT, 2:00 pm EDT, 7:00 pm GMT The reality is that with the new wave of digital considerations, navigating expansion can be a tricky subject.

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How to Deal With Shipping Delays

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Shipping delays are inevitable even with the most efficient carriers. Dealing with shipping delays is no rocket science but first, we’ll bust a few delay-related myths along the way to make it easier for you. Shipping Delays are More Common Than You Think. On the contrary, shipping delays are more common than we believe.

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Holiday 2021 Wrap-Up: Safety Protocols and Early Shopping Led to a Successful Season

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Retailers pulled off a successful 2021 holiday season despite the challenges posed by the omicron variant and ongoing supply chain issues. 24, 2021, according to data from Mastercard. 21, 2021, through Jan. Overall sales were up 8.5% year-over-year during the period from Nov. 1 through Dec. drop in 2020.