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shipping history

The evolution of shipping from horseback to high-tech drone

December 10, 2024

The remarkable history of shipping In 1860, a letter traveling from Missouri to California in just 10 days was nothing short of revolutionary. The Pony Express, with its daring horseback riders and relentless pace, was a marvel of innovation at the time. Fast forward 160 years. Today, we tap our phones and expect packages to… Read More

Tags: customer expectations, delivery innovation, e-commerce logistics, shipping history Posted Under: Logistics and Supply Chain

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