The headlines of the USPS of historic loss of mail revenue and growth of parcels is old news but having a board to effect change is new.
For the first time in nearly 5 years, the USPS Board of Governors - through recent congressional appointments- has a quorum
Read MoreThe United States Postal Service (USPS) is transitioning from reliance on few mega carriers and Amazon to selling direct to the "rest of the market." The USPS confirmed in its quarterly report that "certain major customers of the Postal Service" (namely Amazon and FedEx Smartpost) are diverting volume network from the USPS to their own networks.
Read MoreTHE US Postal Service loses continue to make headlines as they continue to dominate the last mile delivery for USA e-commerce.
Read MoreDirect Injection: New Options for E-commerce Parcels to the USA
Pittsburgh and Montreal, Quebec share a strong economic connection. Pittsburgh is not just "steel town" but, also historical home to Alcoa. An example of the economic connection is the The Elysis joint venture project between Alcoa, Rio Tinto, Apple and the governments of Quebec and Canada.
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Conflicting economic indicators are causing confusion amongst economic prognosticators. The traditional indicators of trade, investments and short vs long term yields have been trending negatively. BUT, consumer spending continues to be strong, leading many to wonder if this will be enough to save the global economy from recession. Global consumers cross border e-commerce purchases are playing an increasingly important role for continued economic growth.
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The speed Versus Cost Conundrum for e-commerce orders is pressing now that the holiday season is here. Import volumes will again set new records with border crossings and timely US customs clearance less likely. Last minute rush requests inevitably lead to a broader discussion on securing a multiple port, secure on line order parcel supply chain for the next "season of delays."
