Logistics

High pressure: 420 presents a daunting spike in demand for cannabis deliveries

In the states where recreational cannabis use is legal, April 20 presents a particularly tough challenge as the industry matures and customers expect more of the perks they are used to getting from traditional retailers.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 18, 2019
Report: Amazon stands up tents to expand logistics footprint

The fabric tents are yet another sign of Amazon's expanding logistics operations and an indication it could be growing faster than traditional construction can accommodate.
By Matt Leonard • April 17, 2019
Kroger's driverless delivery revs up in Houston

Following its initial pilot in Arizona, the retailer is now using autonomous vehicles for grocery delivery to customers across two zip codes.
By Krishna Thakker • April 17, 2019
Ace Hardware adds 'Deliver from Store' options

The efforts to improve order fulfillment come in addition to already existing features, which aim to optimize the retailer's e-commerce business.
By Caroline Jansen • April 12, 2019
Shipt, Petco partner for same-day delivery

Pet owners will be able to get supplies delivered from nearly 1,300 stores as quickly as under an hour.
By Daphne Howland • April 12, 2019
Is Amazon finally launching its logistics service?

Though Amazon will not confirm it, Amazon shipping labels and pickups are logical next steps for the company, which seems intent on keeping this part of the business on the down-low.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 11, 2019
RFID tags deliver 97% stock accuracy for River Island

Previously, River Island counted stock once a year, which took a day. Then the company launched a pilot program using tags, and now inventory counts occur weekly.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • April 08, 2019
CVS expands same-day Rx delivery to 6K stores

Increasing home delivery options could be a huge advantage for the drugstore over rivals like Walgreens and Amazon.
By Daphne Howland • April 05, 2019
Businesses on US-Mexico border suffer as wait times jump 500%

Mexico is the United States' third largest trading partner, so any slowdown in cross-border traffic is bound to have an impact on businesses near and far.
By Edwin Lopez , Shefali Kapadia • April 05, 2019
Trump calls for new tactics to fight counterfeits

White House National Trade Council Peter Navarro reportedly called the memorandum a "warning shot" for e-commerce marketplaces like eBay, Amazon and Alibaba.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 04, 2019
FedEx opens 2,000th retail location to support e-commerce

The logistics provider says the growth in retail locations caters to consumers' desire for convenient online order pickup and returns.
By Matt Leonard • April 04, 2019
Truck wait times rise to 5 hours as CBP reassigns staff on US-Mexico border

Federal officials announced the Bridge of the Americas port of entry will close to cargo shipments on Saturdays, and President Trump may decide upon further closures this week.
By Edwin Lopez • April 04, 2019
Amazon Air expands fleet, with larger air cargo stake down the road

Amazon filed for 40% stake each in two air cargo firms that operate its 40-aircraft fleet, an indication the company is heading toward ownership of a larger slice of the air cargo pie.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 02, 2019
Hy-Vee expands pickup lockers program

The Midwestern grocer is leasing its Aisles Online click-and-collect units to local businesses, including a hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
By Jeff Wells • April 02, 2019
True Value invests $150M in supply chain upgrades

The hardware wholesaler reached a 99% in-stock rate in the Midwest with a new hub-and-spoke model that will soon expand to other regions.
By Matt Leonard • April 01, 2019
DSV to acquire Panalpina in $4.6B deal

The merger creates the fourth largest freight forwarding company by revenue and ends months of speculation about the future of Panalpina.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 01, 2019
Cannabis company builds 850K-square-foot greenhouse to meet high demand

Cronos CEO Mike Gorenstein said supply is only one piece of the puzzle — management of downstream logistics and distribution are equally important.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 28, 2019
Volkswagen partners with AWS for industrial cloud to streamline logistics

VW plans to use internet of things, machine learning, analytics and computing solutions for plant assembly efficiency, vehicle quality and production flexibility.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 28, 2019
Robots expected in 50K warehouses by 2025: report

E-commerce and labor shortages drive a need for automation in facilities, and adoption of robotics is increasingly affordable.
By Matt Leonard • March 27, 2019
UPS launches medical drone transports, explores vaccine deliveries

The 3PL's foray into healthcare services leverages its expertise across three key business strategies: operational excellence, product leadership and customer intimacy.
By Rich Weissman • March 27, 2019
New York's plan to reduce truck traffic with barges moves ahead

The RFP is part of the Freight NYC plan, which aims to modernize the city's freight system to keep up with growing last mile demand while mitigating road congestion.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 26, 2019
Alibaba platform adds procurement, fulfillment services

The new initiatives, coupled with recent logistics acquisitions, offer an advantage to international brands that see potential in the Chinese market but are unsure how best to target consumers.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 22, 2019
EU agrees to Brexit deadline extension

If Theresa May's agreement fails for the third time, the U.K. would exit without a deal or put forward another agreement, the Prime Minister said.
By Matt Leonard • March 21, 2019
Michaels brings e-commerce fulfillment in-house

The switch means the retailer no longer has to worry about the cost associated with a third-party fulfillment provider, but Michaels continues to face cost headwinds from tariffs and transportation.
By Matt Leonard • March 20, 2019
FedEx revenue misses as short-haul small parcels dominate

Even as margins decline, FedEx continues an ambitious investment strategy and aims to build its business in the most profitable areas.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 20, 2019