Shippers

Shippers are businesses or individuals that arrange and pay for the transportation of goods from one point to another, typically using third-party logistics providers, airlines, or shipping carriers.

Why it’s in the news: Shippers are in the news due to ongoing challenges with supply chain risks, contract disputes, and the need for new solutions to handle e-commerce logistics and bulky items.

Latest on Shippers

• Why Adding 3PLs Can Backfire on Shippers
• Air freight shippers weary of long-term fixed contracts
• Amazon rolls out new capabilities for bulky package shippers
• Shippers are exploring port-to-inland transit to de-risk supply chains
• E-commerce shippers exploit USPS to dispose of undelivered packages
• China lead-time concerns surge as shippers widen global sourcing networks

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