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    Today FedEx Corporation is the premier provider of shipping and information services worldwide. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the company functions under the motto "operate independently, compete collectively and manage collaboratively."(FedEx.com, 2011) By operating independently, each company can focus exclusively on delivering the best service for its specific market. In 1965, Yale University undergraduate Frederick W. Smith wrote a term paper about the passenger route systems used by

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    The main aim of this research paper is to critically examine “how digital marketing transformed shipping industry”. The analytical study mainly focuses on determining digital marketing strategy within the shipping industry. Digital marketing is a broader term; however the main objective is marketing products and services by making effective use of digital technologies in order to significantly reach the prospects or customers. It involves internet as well as non-internet marketing tactics such as

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    We humans discover enormous astonishing things, and established powerful tools that will change our live forever. One of the biggest accomplishment was the discovery of technology. The history of technology is the history of invention of tools and techniques that generated since the hunting and gathering period. During that period, all humans made different stone tools for hunting wild animals for their survival. As the years went by, humans were lived in civilized society that emerged their advancement

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    Malaysia. 2.1.1 Principal activities Its principal activities are vessels or ships manufacturing, repairing and shipping. 2.1.2 Major products The company offers core products of offshore support vessels (OSV) for offshore oil and gas (O&G) industry and marine transportation vessels for shipping industry. 2.1.3 Customers COCO serves both domestic and global customers range from shipping agents, commodities providers, marine traders, and offshore oil and gas (O&G) business. Suppliers and markets

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    from clothes to toys to food and have them shipped directly to their front door. While this can seem to be a great opportunity, shipping logistics can be a nightmare for Amazon and take extensive amounts of time for the buyer. One student, Xiao Bixue, from Beijing, China explained that the quality of goods from Amazon are good, but the “tariffs” are expensive and shipping takes time (Bixue and Xinling). With the differences in cultures and distance to consider, how can Amazon expect to compete globally

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    more planning than moving to a new state in the continental United States though. The residential moving experts at S & S Delivery Inc, located in Honolulu, HI, answer some frequently asked questions about moving to Hawaii. Moving to Hawaii FAQ What Does It Cost to Ship My Car to Hawaii? It can cost between $1,000 and $1,500 to ship your car to the Hawaiian Islands, but the price varies based on the size of your car, the location you are shipping it to, and the shipping method.

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    fulfilled in today’s world. One simple form of instant gratification is the desire of wanting packages to arrive faster. While online retail stores utilize standard mail carriers, Amazon.com, has found a way to meet faster delivery demands. Releasing their new, self-service lockers, Amazon is able to leverage their title as the “e-retail giant.” With a majority of people wanting instant gratification, online retail businesses should cater to and satisfy the wishes of consumers. Patel argues, “The most important

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    The World is Heating Up

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    has reduced by 25%. (Vargulis). Now that the ice is melting it has opened new spaces therefore new shipping routes, these new routes are the North Sea route and the North West route. (Sullivan). These new openings are the cause of more shipping. Underneath the arctic in the ocean lays 90 billion barrels of oil and 30% of the world’s undiscovered gas and 13% of untapped oil reserves. Since the discovery of the new shipping routes Russia and the United States have put more security on their sides to

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    The Boutique Retail Chain

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    nationwide. They sell ready-to-wear sarees for women. They also have large inventories of Indian outfits for men and children as well. The two new services "Colours" can offer are shipping options and outfit customizations. In the following marketing proposal, I will discuss two service options the company can provide to increase its revenue as well as acquire new clientele. Both options will take the target market from the national level to an international scale. 1a. Methods to Determine Need Three

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    Porter Five Forces

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    about competition The following are the forces of port services industry especially in Indonesia based on Porter five model competition: 1. Threat of New Entrants - high a. New entrants Possibility of new entrants from more than 90 terminals operator licenses (BUP) as a consequence of the new shipping regulation No. 17/2008, some are granted to new players, including foreign investment, local governments and private companies b. Entry barrier Quite high due to high investment for port facilities

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