For thousands of small businesses, the internet and express parcel service have provided an opportunity to reach customers all over the world. Many of these new consumers would not have been accessible only a few years ago. However, with easily accessible online shopping sites and convenient shipping options, small businesses have been able to enter… Read More
A few years ago, a new courier in bright yellow trucks appeared in the United States. But then, almost as quickly as it appeared, it vanished. So where did DHL come from and what happened to the express parcel service? DHL was started with a few friends carrying documents on flights between California and Hawaii… Read More
We know there has been a heightened state of security consciousness in the air and ground parcel delivery system since the events of 9/11 occurred. In addition, illegal drug proliferation through domestic carriers in the U.S. is an issue that law enforcement grapples with whether it’s cross-country, or cross-border distribution. Unlike the United States Postal… Read More
Hurricane Irene was reported as having the potential to be the most dangerous storm since Katrina. Many news anchors asked the question, “Will this be the east coast’s own Katrina?” By the time the storm made landfall in the New York area, it had been downgraded to a tropical storm. However, with damages in the… Read More