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EMX launches ‘EMX International’ to streamline e-commerce delivery in the GCC

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 9, 2024

EMX has launched a new service designed to streamline e-commerce parcel delivery across the GCC.

Interview: How Taager is empowering e-commerce startups

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 4, 2024

Seamless Xtra’s August Skinner speaks with Abdelrahman Sherief, Co-Founder and VP of Growth at Taager. Taager is a social e-commerce platform that supports merchants in implementing end-to-end logistics.

ParcelLab launches AI tool for forecasting, analyzing returns

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 2, 2024

ParcelLab has launched a new AI tool that allows retailers to forecast returns volumes and identify trend changes more accurately.

European Parliament adopts new rules on packaging waste

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 29, 2024

The European Parliament has adopted new measures to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging used by e-commerce companies.

PayCargo and Rippey AI partner to automate payments in logistics industry

by Mark Dowdall | Mar 4, 2024

The firms are planning to use AI-based technology to connect two critical parts of the supply chain that will drive efficiency across the industry – invoice automation and transaction processing.

Report: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar rank among top emerging markets in 50-country index

by Mark Dowdall | Feb 7, 2024

The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar continue to rank among the world’s top 10 emerging markets, improving or holding steady in key areas while neighbouring Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait have lost ground in the 15th annual Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index.

Amazon expands rail and sea transportation in Europe by 50% in 2023

by Mark Dowdall | Dec 6, 2023

E-commerce giant Amazon expanded its use of rail and sea transportation in Europe by 50%, this year, amid growing consumer appetite for faster, more efficient delivery.

Shiplifier launches platform for e-commerce shipping solutions

by Mark Dowdall | Nov 20, 2023

Shiplifier is aiming to automate shipping logistics for e-commerce businesses and streamline a traditionally tedious process that typically requires users to shop rates via several different platforms.

Colruyt Group and STILL launch self-driving pallet trucks for distribution centres

by Mark Dowdall | Oct 16, 2023

Colruyt Group and STILL have launched the first two units of their self-driving pallet trucks designed to make retail supply chains more efficient.

Lufthansa sets ambitions for Frankfurt Airport as global e-commerce hub

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 25, 2023

Lufthansa Cargo says it said is driving forward the expansion of the e-commerce business at the airport with two subsidiaries, heyworld and CB Customs Broker GmbH.

TikTok Shop launches logistics service in the UK

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 14, 2023

TikTok Shop has launched a new logistics service designed to streamline the selling and shipping process for merchants in the UK.

European e-commerce fulfilment company Alaiko expands into UK

by Mark Dowdall | Jun 7, 2023

Alaiko, which helps shops to manage e-commerce operations from start to finish, previously received over $30 million in funding in 2022 from investors such as Next47 and Tiger Global to enhance e-commerce logistics for direct to consumer (DTC) brands.

EIB invests €40 million in scale-up of Wingcopter electric delivery drones

by Mark Dowdall | May 17, 2023

Wingcopter’s electrically powered unmanned aircraft have already been used to deliver goods as part of several small-scale commercial and humanitarian projects