Planes, trains and automobiles: Transportation congestion by the numbers

For the average American congestion is an inconvenience, but for supply chains and the cities in which they operate it costs serious cash. 

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

Amazon plans to hire thousands of seasonal delivery drivers

The move is another step by the e-commerce giant to obtain greater control over the last mile of its supply chain.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 6, 2018

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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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FedEx announces rate increase for 2019

Cost increases are on the horizon for shippers, as FedEx, UPS and USPS prepare to raise rates higher than typically expected.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 5, 2018

Package delivery robots coming to the Bay Area

Starship Technologies provides users with a custom address to use for online orders, receives packages and arranges a time for drop-off via robot. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 1, 2018

Pizza Hut unveils robotic delivery truck that bakes pizzas en route

The chain partnered with Toyota to create the PIE Pro prototype, which cooks pies in seven minutes and could help trim delivery times and broaden its footprint in the competitive space.  

By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 31, 2018

Venture capitalists are investing big in delivery, but will third parties last?

About $3.5 billion has been poured into food and grocery delivery firms this year, but restaurant brands are making inroads of their own. 

By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 29, 2018

UPS pilots eBike with cargo container in Seattle

The modular cargo container system is the first of its kind to be tested in the U.S.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 26, 2018

Is Uber planning drone delivery by 2021?

The tech startup aims to deliver food by drone sooner than many stakeholders expect will be possible. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 22, 2018

JD.com to study underground logistics, fulfillment

Delivering parcels through subterranean networks could be an "industry game changer" in solving last-mile challenges.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 19, 2018

Florida delivery issues jump 117% during Michael

The Category 4 storm brought activity to a standstill in the Florida panhandle, as ports closed and shipments were suspended.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 16, 2018

Former Kellogg sub-distributors sue over logistics shift

Downstream partners claim Kellogg misrepresented its supply chain plans, and now the complaint is going to court.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 16, 2018

USPS proposes raising parcel delivery prices

The Postal Service says increased rates would help keep it competitive and bring in much needed revenue.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 11, 2018

Michael closes North Carolina ports, suspends deliveries

The tropical storm, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, is wreaking havoc on the Gulf Coast.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 11, 2018

Amazon opens pop-up delivery location in wake of Florence

The location will stay open until October 14 to serve residents whose homes are still unreachable due to flooding. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 9, 2018

Target expands Drive Up to all 50 states

The mass merchant said the service now reaches 1,750 stores.

By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee • Updated Aug. 30, 2019