Last-Mile Delivery
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How MeatWorks cooked up a shipping expansion
After finding the right combination of delivery speed and reliability, the company is adjusting to heightened demand.
By Max Garland • Nov. 27, 2024 -
Parcel carrier Spee-Dee Delivery opts for no 2025 rate hike
The Midwest-focused delivery provider won't increase base shipping charges and is eyeing coverage expansion next year.
By Max Garland • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Peak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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OnTrac financing deal paves way for further expansion
The parcel carrier's agreement with lenders comes after heavy spending to grow its network.
By Max Garland • Nov. 22, 2024 -
Target takes a Q3 beating from supply chain disruptions
The retailer faced higher costs due to the strike at East and Gulf Coast ports and damaging storms in the Southeast.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 22, 2024 -
The dual case for reusable transport packaging in supply chains
Adopting reusables across the supply chain presents not just sustainability benefits, but also cost savings, according to speakers at Pack Expo International.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 21, 2024 -
Walmart slashes US delivery costs by 40% per order
Increased automation and more efficient driver routes helped the retail giant accomplish the feat for the third consecutive quarter.
By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2024 -
Target’s supply chain investments power holiday season ambitions
The retailer expects to quadruple its order processing output and ramp up next-day delivery at its sortation centers, including a Detroit facility it opened earlier this year.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 20, 2024 -
USPS plans 2025 rate hikes, including big Parcel Select increase
The pricing changes, slated to take effect in January, aim to provide a revenue boost for the financially struggling agency.
By Max Garland • Nov. 18, 2024 -
Amazon delivery tweaks among USPS’ peak season preparations
The agency will also lean on expanded processing capacity and early morning courier routes to strengthen holiday service reliability.
By Max Garland • Nov. 18, 2024 -
Krispy Kreme pursues third-party delivery help
The doughnut maker launched a request for proposal with several carriers in October after successful pilot tests.
By Max Garland • Nov. 13, 2024 -
Better Trucks expands delivery coverage into New England
A partnership with Optima Overnight will allow the last-mile carrier to access Boston and other northeast markets.
By Max Garland • Nov. 12, 2024 -
Amazon launches same-day drone delivery in Arizona city
Customers near the company’s Tolleson facility can get thousands of items delivered by air, but there are limitations.
By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2024 -
FedEx rolls out rate discounts through Pitney Bowes, Auctane platforms
The new agreements advance FedEx's efforts to draw in more volume from small businesses.
By Max Garland • Nov. 5, 2024 -
Wing, Matternet and DroneUp boost drone delivery capabilities
The companies revealed expanded coverage, new collaborations and stronger tech this month.
By Max Garland • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Top UPS shippers temper holiday volume forecasts
A condensed peak season is expected to increase in-store shopping activity, which could blunt home delivery demand.
By Max Garland • Oct. 24, 2024 -
USPS’ proposed transportation overhaul: 3 takeaways
The plan could disproportionately affect delivery speeds in rural areas, an issue that has raised concerns from stakeholders.
By Max Garland • Oct. 23, 2024 -
Amazon to end same-day delivery service from retailers’ local stores
The program, called Amazon Today, will operate until Jan. 24 as the company looks to reduce overlap in its fast shipping offerings.
By Max Garland • Oct. 23, 2024 -
UPS, FedEx shipping discounts counter growing surcharges
Per-package ground parcel rates reached their lowest levels since 2021, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
By Max Garland • Oct. 21, 2024 -
Amazon deploying AI tech in delivery vans
Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval aims to help drivers quickly find packages and save time on routes.
By Max Garland • Oct. 17, 2024 -
Amazon Shipping joins EasyPost’s carrier roster
The ground delivery service has grown its base of partners as it looks to attract more volume.
By Max Garland • Oct. 16, 2024 -
USPS looks to end dual shipping labels
The agency submitted a proposal to eliminate the practice as it transforms its relationships with shipping partners like UPS and DHL.
By Max Garland • Oct. 16, 2024 -
Save A Lot to open micro-fulfillment center in Brooklyn
The discount grocer partnered with Fabric and Uber and will continue to expand its on-demand delivery operation across New York City.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 15, 2024 -
DoorDash expands grocery delivery partnerships
The company continues to link up with regional and specialty grocers as it bolsters its delivery services beyond restaurants.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 15, 2024 -
As FedEx and UPS surcharges grow, competitors see an opportunity
Added fees from the delivery giants are clashing with heightened shipping discounts, but customers have options to limit the impact, experts say.
By Max Garland • Oct. 15, 2024 -
Pitney Bowes launches e-commerce shipping platform
In a crowded field, the company believes ShipAccel's ability to easily evolve as a user's business grows is a competitive differentiator.
By Max Garland • Oct. 10, 2024