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Shipping
Free shipping has hidden costs
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 15, 2016
In his new book, “Door to Door,” Edward Humes uncovers the surprising details of global transportation.
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Mississippi River floods could have a major impact on shipping
by
Molly Wood
Dec 31, 2015
Record rainfall and floods have already taken lives and damaged communities.
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
by
Gigi Douban
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.
For public good, not for profit.
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.
A holiday rush at ports piles up cargo
Oct 28, 2014
The bottleneck could delay shipments with a strict yuletide deadline.