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Congress takes on truck driver shortage, reboots bill to permit under-21s to haul interstate loads
Proponents of the DRIVE-Safe Act applaud its ability to bring young drivers into the workforce, but opponents express safety concerns.
By S.L. Fuller • March 16, 2021 -
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FedEx to convert parcel fleet to EVs by 2040, eyeing a carbon neutral future
The announcement is part of a broader $2 billion investment focused on clean energy, carbon removal and electrification.
By A.B. Brown • March 5, 2021 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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Cold storage construction heats up amid pandemic
Supply chain disruption, new competition and the need for specialty subcontractors are some of the challenges cold storage contractors face, but they aren't slowing them down.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 26, 2021 -
La-Z-Boy ramps production to shorten up to 9-month lead times
The furniture company reported order backlogs and a "long tail" of production and deliveries.
By A.B. Brown • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Walgreens expands same-day delivery with Instacart
Experts say store-based fulfillment partnerships are a good fit for retailers that see modest online demand and don't wish to invest in structural changes to support e-commerce.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Amazon hands over delivery data to researchers for MIT route planning contest
Participants will take into account driver know-how for route-planning algorithms that fit modern, last-mile delivery environments.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Coca-Cola, Walmart team up to deliver coffee-flavored soda via drone
Companies testing commercial drone delivery have often turned to food and other smaller items, as the light weight accommodates the vehicle's relatively small payload.
By Robert Williams , S.L. Fuller • Jan. 29, 2021 -
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Eager to innovate in pickup, retailers look to lockers and kiosks
As retailers look to storage units to enhance omichannel and delivery service, they must grapple with limitations that could impede adoption.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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Gig economy emerges as key part of the parcel ecosystem
During the pandemic, Instacart, Postmates, Roadie, Shipt and others have moved into new roles, in many cases integrating into retailers' parcel portfolios as an alternative to traditional carriers.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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4 elements of the next phase of last-mile delivery
The technologies to move retail delivery forward already exist. The next step is fully weaving last-mile services into the retail landscape.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 20, 2021 -
FedEx announces Ground, Express surcharges beginning February, citing high volume
With peak season now in the rearview mirror, the announcement of the new surcharges highlights just how much FedEx plans to rely on these fees to manage its network moving forward.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 15, 2021 -
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Loves Furniture declares bankruptcy following shipping issues, Penske Logistics dispute
Loves leadership says it has "too much inventory and too little cash" to operate its stores.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 13, 2021 -
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UPS, Verizon, Skyward partner on 5G drone delivery in Florida
Many details on the partnership have yet to be disclosed, but the companies say 5G will be important to scaling delivery fleets.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 13, 2021 -
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Walmart to test refrigerated boxes that store grocery deliveries outside homes
The secure, internet-connected units can hold items at various temperatures and use ultraviolet light to kill viruses, mold and mildew.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 13, 2021 -
FAA: New drone rules address safety, provide more operational flexibility
While the industry has seen a flurry of drone activity with UPS, Amazon Prime, Walmart and others, regulation and investment hurdles have precluded more widespread adoption for delivery operations.
By A.B. Brown • Jan. 5, 2021 -
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Parcel 2020: The year of surcharges, volume caps and peak on top of peak
E-commerce shipments started to flood logistics networks as early as May.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 18, 2020 -
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Walmart to take middle-mile trucks driverless in Arkansas
Since the retailer began its self-driving pilot with Gatik last year, the trucks have traveled more than 70,000 operational miles in autonomous mode.
By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 16, 2020 -
JB Hunt sets out on expedition for final-mile acquisitions
Carriers see opportunity in last mile as e-commerce grows. Buying smaller fleets comes with the books of business, the talent and the know-how to enter the final-mile market.
By Jim Stinson • Dec. 14, 2020 -
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LaserShip ups automation in NYC region as national carriers refuse pickups
The role of regional carriers in the e-commerce landscape has grown in 2020 as national carriers are stretched to their limits and institute surcharges to compensate.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 4, 2020 -
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Pitney Bowes offers same-day delivery as fast as 2 hours with gig economy last-mile partners
The launch of same-day service is an early sign of the gig economy penetrating the small parcel market.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 2, 2020 -
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Micro-fulfillment: Where it works for supply chains — and where it doesn't
The model offers close access to consumers, but executing it can be a challenge, especially without technology to track and manage decentralized inventory.
By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 1, 2020 -
Best Buy tests limited SKUs on store floor to make space for fulfillment
The retailer will add 90 ship-from-store hubs during the holiday season, supplementing the 250 ship-from-store locations it piloted in September.
By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 25, 2020 -
Walmart boosts last-mile delivery tech with M&A
The retailer's move to acquire the 5-year-old app startup JoyRun presents more evidence that Walmart's last-mile strategy continues to diversify.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 23, 2020 -
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Ahold Delhaize strengthens omnichannel presence with majority stake in FreshDirect
The partnership with a deep-pocketed company like Ahold Delhaize also could strengthen FreshDirect's ability to compete against well-funded rivals like Instacart and Uber.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 18, 2020 -
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The implications of shipping direct to consumer
On top of high costs, fast and free delivery expectations, and returns, brands also put customer retention at risk by forfeiting control over the last mile.
By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 16, 2020
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