Abstract: The present invention involves methods for the delivery of a plurality of parcels shipped by one or more shippers to a location via a carrier. Methods are disclosed for aggregating parcels shipped by one or more shippers for a single delivery to the location, thereby reducing the need for multiple deliveries to the same location. In one method, the dates of the shipment of the parcels are coordinated such that the plurality of parcels may be delivered substantially simultaneously to the customer. In another method, some parcels are delayed in their shipping route while others may be expedited such that the plurality of parcels are delivered substantially simultaneously to the location by the carrier.

Abstract: The present invention involves methods for the delivery of a plurality of parcels shipped by one or more shippers to a location via a carrier. Methods are disclosed for aggregating parcels shipped by one or more shippers for a single delivery to the location, thereby reducing the need for multiple deliveries to the same location. In one method, the dates of the shipment of the parcels are coordinated such that the plurality of parcels may be delivered substantially simultaneously to the customer. In another method, some parcels are delayed in their shipping route while others may be expedited such that the plurality of parcels are delivered substantially simultaneously to the location by the carrier.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a process for alkylating aromatics comprising the steps of:(1) contacting a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide with a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst at conditions effective to form a first gas mixture containing an alkylating agent selected from ethylene or mixtures of ethylene and propylene;(2) removing from the first gas mixture components capable of alkylating aromatics and having boiling points higher than the selected alkylating agent to form a second gas mixture which contains less than about 10 mole percent of the selected alkylating agent and more than about 5 mole percent each of carbon monoxide and hydrogen;(3) combining the second gas mixture with sufficient alkylatable aromatic hydrocarbon to form a third mixture containing at least about a 1 to 1 aromatic to alkylating agent mole ratio; and(4) contacting the third mixture with a heterogeneous alkylation catalyst at conditions effective to alkylate the aromatic hydrocarbon.