We're living in an age where e-commerce is expanding at an exponential rate, which is why the topic of shipping technology is so relevant. The current infrastructure systems around the world seem to work well enough, but as demand continues to rise, it's clear that we'll need an affordable, sustainable method via which to ship our goods.
Here, you'll find a number of different shipping technology innovations that are quite diverse across the spectrum; there's public transit shipping, clever methods of packaging a product and even new vessels for shipping overseas. Although drone technology has only recently begun to be rolled out by brands as a quirky way to deliver a new product, we might see it as another advent of shipping technology that will be delivering your latest purchase sooner than later.
14 Shipping Technology Innovations
From Reusable E-Retail Packaging to Public Transit Shipping:
Michael Hemsworth — Aug 2, 2014 — Business
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Membrane Packaging Systems
Mireia Gordi i Vila's Flexible Packaging Suspends Bespoke Items
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Flat Packed Lamps
The Kavo DIY Table Lamp Lets the Buyer Participate in the Building
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Public Transit Shipping
The Link Urban Logistics System Would Use Trams to Distribute Cargo
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Returnable Shipping Boxes
The 'There and Back Pack' is a Handy Return Shipping Box
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Autonomous Transforming Trucks
GELENK Transporter Increases the Efficiency and Economy of Shipping
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Conceptual Wind-Powered Cargo Ships
The Lade as Windship is an Eco-friendly Shipping Sailboat
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Minimalist Gadget Boxes
Lyve's Digital Packaging Solution Simplifies Shipping and Receiving
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On-Demand Delivery Apps
The Jinn App Allows You To Have Anything You Want Delivered in One Hour
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Unlimited E-Return Services
Clarus' Return Saver Makes Returning Online Purchases Worthwhile
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Cargo-Sized Cardboard Crates
The Amazon Nissan Box is the Biggest Paper Carton You've Ever Seen
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Book Delivery Drones
The Zookal Textbook Drones Make Ordering Required Readings a Breeze
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Crowdsourced Social Courier Platforms
Muber is a Peer-to-Peer Package Delivery Service
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Mailman-Eliminating Drone Couriers
These On-Demand Delivery Drones Can Carry Items Up to 500 grams
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The Split & Go Transforms from Car to Van for Extra Space on Command
Buoyant Holiday Homes
The Lausitz Geierswald Resort in Germany Features Floating Residences
Membrane Packaging Systems
Mireia Gordi i Vila's Flexible Packaging Suspends Bespoke Items
Envelope Shipping Boxes
These Printed Box Designs Show Off Maximum Style and Ease of Opening
Wheel-Encapsulated Cars
The Infinitlar Autonomous Vehicle is a Pod for Transport and Living
Funny Food Packaging
Tossed Branding is Printed with Bold Colors and Witty Quips
Flatpack Concept Cars
The HERE Car Compresses for Compact Parking at Home and Out
Fashionable Snack Packaging
Emily Fruit Crisps Pouches Feature High-Fashion Fruit Prints
Mismatched Shoe Packaging
PUMA Uses Everyone Associates to Brand Pink and Blue Kicks
Aircraft-Resembling Sailboats
This Day Cruiser is Streamlined Like a Jet
Bright Bedside Tables
Misko Table Lamp is a Hybrid Illuminating Surface and Storage Compartment
Cult Coffee Branding
This Coffee Bar Branding Channels Occult Imagery
Boxy Pop-Up Shops
The LNG Mobile Store Concept Turns from Truck Bed to Expansive Spread
Buttoned-Up Shipping Boxes
This Box Packaging Design for WonderPix Uses Fewer Fasteners
Traditional Pizzeria Foodtrucks
Jon Darsky Del Popolo Delivers Pizza to the San Francisco Area
Sweet Selfie Deliveries
Founder James Middleton Says Boomf's Next Step is Tricycle Delivery
Capsular Commuter Vehicles
The UKF Immersion Embodies the Future of Efficient Transportation
Graphical Rural Packaging
This Cheese Branding Reflects the Product's Freshness and Quality
Box-Delivered Beds
This Mattress in a Box Expands to Full-Size with Its Innovative Memory Foam
Exotic Snack Packaging
Cabo Chips's Updated Brand Identity References Tropical Travels
Turf-Traversing Sailboats
The Petra Project by Vasyl Sydoruk Exploits Wind Travel on Land
Energy-Efficient Deliveries
The eStar Electric Vehicle has a 4,000lbs Payload
Beer Delivery Services
Steam Whistle Now Has a Free Home Delivery Option for Torontonians
Deli-Inspired Underoos
The Undz Meat Pack Takes a Playful Approach to its Packaging
Champagne Drone Deliveries
Las Vegas' Marquee Dayclub Offers a Luxury Hi-Tech Bottle Service
Medical Emergency Drones
The Ambulance Drone Sends First Aid Supplies Quickly to the Scene
Jaw-Dropping Geometric Lighting
Woodspot by Alessandro Zambelli is Full of Abstract Expression
Supercar Truck Garages
The Bugatti Veyron Comes With Its Own Transport Truck
Life-Saving Helicopter Drones
The Defikopter is a GPS Location Tracking Defibrillator
Sideways Speeding Autos
The AKA24 Concept Car Will Reorient Between Manual and Autonomous Modes
Wireless Videocamera Drones
The Swivl Robotic Cameraman Will Help you Take Stunning Videos
Electric Transport Bicycles
The iBullitt Solar Cargo eBike Reduces Energy in Freight Businesses
Adorable Dog Lights
Luminose Lamp Will Sit and Stand to Your Command for Directional Illumination
Rustic Condiment Packaging
O Melhor do Ribatejo's Branding Celebrates Portuguese Traditions
Nightclub Tea Packaging
Vibe Was Designed in Response to a Preference in Russian Tea Over Vodka
Industrial Chocolate Branding
The Caramela Packaging Fuses History into the Design
Aerial Bartender Drones
The Yura Appliance System is a Personal Robotic Bartender
Drink Pre-Ordering Apps
Starbucks' Mobile App Will Soon Let You Order and Pay in Advance
Link-Up Autonomous Autos
VW Uniblock Concept Car Connects in Multiples for Big Open-Plan Interiors
Street-Safe Illuminated Wheels
Trignal Hubcaps Tell Drivers About Trucks' Speeds With Colored LEDs
Tremendous Terrestrial Sailboats
The VW Auriga Land Yacht Lets You Travel by Wind on Terra Firma
3D Pork Packaging
D-Torso's Cardboard Box Houses a Ham Within a Pig
Ultra Compact Spray Packaging
MiiSTS Personal Care Products Are Slim and Super Portable
Glueless TV Box Packaging
LG's Cardboard OLED TV Boxes Allow for Easy Disassembly
Craft Coffee Delivery Services
This Craft Coffee Service Will Get You Hooked on New Roasts
Engraved Text Ads
The Fiat Linea's 'SMS' Campaign Reminds You to Keep Your Eyes on the Road
Reversible Retail Bags
The Eco-Friendly Rag Bag Gives Customers the Chance to Donate Old Clothes
Test-Driving Clothing Promos
GU Customers Are Trying on Clothes Outside Stores Without Purchase
Collapsible Shipping Containers
Cargoshell Containers Fold to a Quarter the Size
Portable Shampoo Packaging
These Hair Product Packaging Designs are Chic and Luggage-Inspired
Minimalist Modern Lanterns
FollowMe by Marset Provides a Sweet Illumination for Indoors & Outdoors
Transparent-Topped Autos
The Honda Puyo Concept Car Offers an Uninterrupted Outdoor View
Shared Washer Subscriptions
A Washing Machine Rental Service Saves the Environment and Your Money
Movement-Steered Automobiles
The Toyota FV2 Incorporates a Kinesthetic Method of Operation
Enormous Emissionless Sailboats
The Leap to Zero Greenline Ferry Endeavors to Showcase Eco Sailing
Camping Gear Sharing Platforms
The Outdoor Exchange Subscription Service is for Outdoor Equipment
Amphibious Camera Drones
The HexH2O Drone Can Float On Water and Snap Underwater Images
Travel Coffee Packaging
This Nescafe Travel Coffee Concept Makes Coffee on the Go Easy
Inventory-Monitoring Drones
Fraunhofer's Flying Robots Will Simplify Inventory Administration
Electric Hybrid Sailboats
The 'Tang' Catamaran Harnesses Wind for Electricity and Propulsion
One-Hour Condom Deliveries
Talia Frenkel's One-for-One Innovations are Constantly Changing
Interactive Lunar Lighting
The Armstrong Trap Lamp Emits Rays from Its Removable Moon-Like Craters
Porcelain Perfume Packaging
This Guerlain Muguet Fragrance Boasts a Limited Edition Bottle
Glass-Protecting Packages
The forWine Packaging is an Innovative Break-Proof Way to Carry Bottles
Feminine E-Retail Boxes
Aritzia's Shipping Packaging is Colorful and Fashion-Forward
Search and Aid Robots
The Paform Emergency Transporter Seeks Out Disasters and Provides Support
Fetching Personal Drones
Bizzby Provides a Fast Service Perfect in Times of Emergencies
Robotic Pizza Delivery Drones
The Domino's DomiCopter is the First Ever Drone-Delivered Pizza
Returnable Bridesmaid Attire
Vow To Be Chic Allows Your Bridal Party to Rent a Bridesmaid Dress
Kicky Beverage Cans
Jim Beam's Special World Cup Drink Packaging Celebrates Soccer
Serene Shipping Boxes
This Shipping Box Concept Takes Inspiration from the Movement of Cloth
Autonomous Delivery Drones
Google's Project Wing is Developing Drones that Deliver Packages
Insect-Ridding Unmanned Vehicles
The Mosquito-Fighting Maveric Drone is an Extreme Next Step
Crossover Wallet Apps
Starbucks' Mobile Payment May Soon Let You Make Other Purchases with Its App
Rockin' Roadie Trailers
Band Equipment Transporter Safely Stows All of Your Treasured Instruments
Canine Courier Backpacks
These Dog Packs Let Your Dog Do Some of the Heavy Lifting
Mazed Confection Branding
This Illustrated Chocolate Packaging Differentiates Flavors by Color
Mod Mailroom Editorials
The Numero China Back To The Future Photoshoot Displays Packages
Cargo-Sized Cardboard Crates
The Amazon Nissan Box is the Biggest Paper Carton You've Ever Seen
Chic Firewood Fixtures
The Log Light Comprises a Wooden Wedge and a Minimalist Metal Hoop
Solar-Powered Sailboats
The Foscat-32 Folding Catamaran Harnesses Wind and Sun
Eco Tractor-Trailer Convoys
The U.S. Marine Corps' Electric Truck Fleet is a Military First
Spybot Deployment
The gMAV ‘Flying Beer Keg' Heads to Iraq
Kamikaze Drones
The New Switchblade UAV Uses Self-Destruct Tech to Engage Enemies
Coastal Craft Brew Designs
These Lighthouse Brewing IPA Bottle Designs Exude Coastal Elegance
Couriered Coffee Branding
Velocita Packaging Speaks to Efficient and Fresh Distribution
Iconic Concert Branding
Go Gaga for Merch From Haus of Gaga by Tanner Glaves
Sailing Oil Spill Saviors
The Protei Project Offers a Solution for Cleaning the Currents
Stamp-Like Travel Toiletries
'Have a Nice Trip' is a Concept for a Flat-Pack Beauty Product Set
Quixotically Patterned Sunblock
These Sunscreen Packaging Designs are Vibrant and Feminine
Brazil-Inspired Shower Gels
Palmolive's Shower Gel Bottles Celebrate the Vibrancy of Brazil
Eye-Opening Efficiency Tips
The 'How to Destroy Your Productivity' Infographic is Perceptive
Solar-Powered Semis
Kioko Muthui Makes a Highly Sophisticated Eco Transporter
Torch-Inspired Lighting
The TOM Table Lamp by Haim Evgi Boasts a Colorful Handle
Snapshotting Design Apps
The Schnapps Mac Plug-In Takes Time Lapsed Videos of Your Design Process
Little Pitched Illuminators
The 001 Task Lamp Embodies Formal Simplicity and Cost-Effectiveness
Mixologist Subscription Services
TWIST Sends You a Box of Premium Cocktail Ingredients Regularly
Accessible Subcompact Autos
The EQUAL Concept Car Caters Specifically to Wheelchair-Bound Drivers
Christmas Kissing Drones
TGI Fridays UK Gets Couples to Kiss Under the Mistletoe
Charitable Flatpack Pickups
The OX Flatpack Truck is Designed for Developing Countries
Mother Appreciation Day Charts
Is Your Mom Getting Pampered Infographic Details Spending Habits
Delightful Art Deco Illuminators
The Terrace Lamp Brightens Up Spaces as a Retro-Modern Hybrid
Baby Food Freezer Trays
Mumi and Bubi Solids Starter Kit is Compact and Easy to Use
Iced Coffee Cartons
The Blue Bottle Coffee Comes Packaged in a Milk Carton
Numeric Baby Food Branding
SMA Infant Nutrition Provides Three Food Products for Growing Babies
Rapid Gourmet Delivery Apps
The L'appero App Delivers On Demand Foodie-Friendly Packages
Creativity-Boosting Subscription Boxes
A Conceptual Subscription Service Would Inspire Creatives
Pizza-Stabilizing Devices
To Put an End to Pizza Delivery Fails Domino's Invented the Steady Pizza
Foreign Security Infographics
'Invasion of the Drones' Graph Determines Policy Approval
Self-Grouping Drones
The Distributed Flight Array Drones are 3D-Printed
Reusable Delivery Packaging
The RePack System Encourages Consumers to Return Their Used Envelopes
Transparent-Cabbed Trucks
The Safer Urban Lorry Would Reduce the Incidence of Cyclist Injuries
Jigsaw Sailboats
Wallpaper Magazine's Limited Edition Sailboats Are Works of Art
Protein-Pumped Courier Commercials
This Fedex Commercial Emphasizes the Importance of Speed
Literal Carrier Pigeons
The LWA Pigeon Post Scheme Brings Wings to the Concept of Snail Mail
Deliveryman Downtime Apps
The Postmates App Ensures Bicycle Couriers Always Have Work
Urban Delivery Collectives
Independent Alternative Control Courier is Rider-Owned and -Operated
Context Awareness Apps
The Location Tracking PlaceUs Uses Automation to Maintain Close Connections
Trailblazing Delivery Drones
Drone Company Flirtey Will Test Drone Delivery Systems in New Zealand