Over the years, the evolution of the global shipping industry has undeniably transformed the way trade networks function worldwide. With the advent of technology and the increase in shipping options available for customers, shipping services have become necessary for most companies to fulfill their business processes. A recent study conducted by Apex Insight showed that […]
There’s no doubt that this global pandemic has negatively affected a lot of businesses in the world. From Asia to the Western countries, it seems the higher demand, but a limited workforce has impacted shipping companies that offer delivery services. While it’s true that the need for Logistics Services has risen significantly, it’s the lack […]
Nowadays, people think of Amazon as the poster boy of online shopping. The Bank of America concluded that in 2019 alone, it accounted for 44% of all e-commerce sales in the US. This number is expected to skyrocket to 50% by 2020, which only means one thing: Amazon e-commerce will continue to boom as an […]
Since the emergence of the Silk Road in 130 B.C., human civilization has geared itself towards continuous inter-economic trade. These ancient trade networks have had a lasting impact on commerce and business, and are still considered the backbone of the shipping process we know today. Since certain goods were stored in wooden ships and delivered […]
Over the years, Canada has maintained its spot as one of the US’ top 3 trading partners. After all, the country is much closer in proximity to American borders, and, through bilateral agreements, economic relations between the US and Canada continue to flourish. This robust trading relationship between the two countries has made it easier […]
Current events have taken a toll on the global economy, and shipping and logistics aren't safe from these changes. In fact, shipping companies have to cope with these changes by increasing their fees. Adjustments pose a few challenges, especially for small businesses. So, how do they adjust? Below are five ways online sellers can save […]
The Canadian shipping industry may have seen numerous ups and downs, but it continues to be a crucial driver of the country’s economic growth. According to the marketing statistics website Statista, the trucking industry alone made 64 million shipments in 2018, which lead to a whopping $40 million CAD in revenue. While certain realities have […]
If there's one reason why Amazon is so popular today, it's because the company was the first to build a customer service infrastructure that other e-commerce platforms can only dream of. Amazon implemented a customer-first philosophy to ensure that shoppers get the best possible experience, and it worked. Canada is no different than the rest […]
Amazon is the face of the modern e-commerce industry and one of the world's most valuable companies. Its online platform is flocked with shoppers who are enthusiastic about buying products, and sellers who are equally motivated to profit through the Amazon brand. 2019 data shows that Amazon sells products worth $4,700 every second, $280,000 every […]
There is no doubt that the Canadian shipping industry continues to be a significant contributor to the country’s economic growth. A 2018 report published by the Council of Canadian Academies stated that the marine shipping industry alone generates $3 billion to Canada’s GDP. It’s safe to say that the government will emphasize multi-platform shipping services […]
For centuries, the Canadian shipping industry has thrived because it prioritized handling and trading goods with customers efficiently. According to Statista, Canada Post delivered a total of 320 million shipment parcels in 2019— a significant increase from 296 million in 2018, and 242 million in 2017. This data is mostly attributed to small business shipping […]
According to Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index, 2,760 parcels are shipped globally every second. That's a total of 9,936,000 per hour! As a seller, you can't help but imagine shipping personnel handling hundreds of millions of packages every day. With all those packages passing from hand to hand, there's definitely room for error. So, there's […]
