SAN FRANCISCO — A newly granted patent gives a peek into Amazon's vision of how drones with its Prime Air service could deliver packages across large areas. Its design sounds a lot like the 19th century Pony Express — except, of course, it's airborne.
July 22, 2016Business
UPS Teams With SAP to Invest in 3-D Printing
SAN FRANCISCO — Someday, the dusty back shelves of America's warehouses could be replaced by UPS and SAP-enabled 3-D printing.
May 18, 2016Business
Chinese License Aids Amazon's Push Toward Global Shipping
Amazon.com Inc. has received its Chinese shipping license, signaling the massive retailer is further along with its plans to become a transnational fulfillment and shipping company than previously realized.
February 10, 2016Government
Postal Service to Raise Shipping Rates Jan. 17
Rates for Priority Mail packages shipped via the U.S. Postal Service will go up on average 9.8% on Jan. 17, a move that comes at the same time that private delivery services are also raising rates.
January 13, 2016