Shipping stories

Warehouse automation shifts from a discretionary cost play to a strategic necessity as labour shortages and weak productivity squeeze ANZ firms.

2degrees and Ericsson have activated a private 5G network at Lyttelton Port, boosting safety, reliability and support for remote operations.

Brands swapping 'Valentine's Day' for personal 'Valentine' subject lines see big email gains, as generic “love” talk and “shop” prompts drag.

CrowdStrike has split North Korea-linked LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units, two for crypto theft and one for industrial espionage.

AI-powered eCommerce delivery will top the agenda at London's TDC 2026, featuring Mary Portas, Arka Dhar and closing keynote Richard Ayoade.

Value for money drives online customer sentiment three times more than price, delivery speed or product quality, a study of reviews finds.

Value for money, not low prices or rapid delivery, is the strongest driver of eCommerce satisfaction, Judge.me's study of reviews finds.

Port of Tyne says a private 5G network from BT and Ericsson has boosted safety, automation and real-time oversight across its estate.

Shopify merchants face a new challenge: real-time multilingual messaging to support global shoppers beyond translated storefronts, boosting trust and sales.

Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.

Camunda partners with Hapag-Lloyd to upgrade process orchestration in its Freight Information System, boosting automation and customer experience globally.

Australian retailers urged to future-proof supply chains and embrace tech as US tariffs create uncertainty, with 66% prioritising global expansion despite rising costs.

Auctane is expanding its use of BillingPlatform to streamline billing and financial reporting across its growing suite of shipping products worldwide.

FedEx has launched its Collaborative Shipping Tool to enhance import processes, improving efficiency and visibility for global customers amid rising import demands.

Tusk Logistics has unveiled its innovative Tusk Operations Platform, backed by $2 million in funding, aiming to revolutionise shipping management for users.

FedEx's recent survey reveals strong optimism in the Asia Pacific for holiday sales, with 70% of SMEs predicting sales growth, driven by eCommerce.

Logitech launches the MX Creative Console, aiming to streamline workflows for digital creators with AI and Adobe integration.

Other World Computing has launched the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD, promising data transfer speeds of over 6000MB/s for Mac and PC users starting.

FedEx expands its FedEx International Connect Plus service to new U.S. and European destinations, enhancing cross-border eCommerce solutions for Asia-Pacific e-tailers.

Ultra Commerce has acquired Comestri, aiming to merge Comestri's SaaS eCommerce platform with Ultra Commerce's broad solutions suite, enhancing client services.