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How to increase profits for online businesses by streamlining shipping processes
Marketing Technologies

How to increase profits for online businesses by streamlining shipping processes

Organisations need to ensure their shipping processes are streamlined and efficient so that customers receive their goods quickly and in good condition.

By Ben Seal • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2020
BluJay enters partnership with Uber Freight to optimise global shipping
Partner Programmes

BluJay enters partnership with Uber Freight to optimise global shipping

BluJay Solutions has entered into a partnership agreement with Uber Freight in a bid to further both companies' commitment to help build global supply chains.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020
Unisys integrates PayCargo payment processing into software
Marketing Technologies

Unisys integrates PayCargo payment processing into software

PayCargo payment processing services can be integrated into the Unisys operating modules of Digistics to offer clients real-time payment processing.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Research: e-retailers failing to deliver on promises
Customer Relationship Management

Research: e-retailers failing to deliver on promises

Rising customer complaints against online retailers reflect the perils of overly ambitious delivery services, says Tryzens.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Aussie tech company aims to nix shipping emissions globally
Clean technologies

Aussie tech company aims to nix shipping emissions globally

Calix claims its exhaust scrubbing technology can go as far as making the global shipping industry carbon negative.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019

Stories from Other Regions

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Infrastructure Futures scenario one: Conflicted Planet
Data centers

Infrastructure Futures scenario one: Conflicted Planet

Regional blocs and national champions could leave infrastructure slower to innovate, more monopolistic and less resilient as climate risks mount.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2020
How KiwiRail will spend its $1.2b rail investment
Supply Chain

How KiwiRail will spend its $1.2b rail investment

Better freight services and more reliable trains are set to follow, as the funding also covers new ferries and ageing locomotives.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020
The real test comes in the second half
Gaming

The real test comes in the second half

Bond markets and prolonged virus disruption could strain weaker firms, with airlines, shipping and non-food retail facing the biggest risk.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020
The state of New Zealand’s marine environment is worse than we thought
Conservation

The state of New Zealand’s marine environment is worse than we thought

Marine ecosystems face mounting pressure as pollution, fishing and warming seas threaten species, habitats and coastal communities.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2019
Spare space in the car? Kiwis can now make a little money by shipping stuff
Shipping

Spare space in the car? Kiwis can now make a little money by shipping stuff

Lonelyseat is a new service that connects drivers with people who need parcels or objects shipped around the country.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2019
Should Auckland’s port relocate to Northland?
Supply Chain

Should Auckland’s port relocate to Northland?

Auckland could gain valuable waterfront land and Northland secure a major jobs boost if the freight port is shifted, but the bill is likely to run to billions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019
UAV specialist completes first oil tanker survey
Robotics

UAV specialist completes first oil tanker survey

The survey cut inspection time to a day per tank and reduced scaffold-related risks, as the ship sat in Singapore for ABS checks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Auckland’s supply chain complications causing problems
Data Analytics

Auckland’s supply chain complications causing problems

Freight delays are mounting as Auckland’s overloaded port and 9-5 warehouse habits strain deliveries, exporters and importers alike.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
Fuel taxes have consequences
Supply Chain

Fuel taxes have consequences

Higher fuel taxes could raise freight costs, with road carriers warning households will pay more unless extra revenue funds roads.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Getting Eastland Port shipshape for the future
Supply Chain

Getting Eastland Port shipshape for the future

Rising log volumes are pushing the port towards a £70 million overhaul to avoid bottlenecks and support future coastal shipping.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Geopolitical macroeconomic factors, global trade flows and their impact on New Zealand
Supply Chain

Geopolitical macroeconomic factors, global trade flows and their impact on New Zealand

Exporters face a shifting trade climate as political upheaval in the EU and US reshapes freight flows and New Zealand's prospects.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Gisborne port to invest in region’s economic growth
Supply Chain

Gisborne port to invest in region’s economic growth

Forestry-driven log volumes are set to outgrow current capacity, prompting Eastland Port to seek consent for a twin-berth expansion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017