XPO to close Memphis warehouse at the center of pregnancy discrimination claims

The stated reason for the closure is that Verizon, whose products are shipped from the warehouse, has decided to stop employing the facility.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 15, 2019

Amazon Lockers to debut at Coachella

With options to order ahead or use same-day delivery, the event will be a new experiment in last-mile delivery. 

By Daphne Howland , Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 13, 2019

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Ryder announces e-commerce fulfillment solution

The offering allows manufacturers to avoid the use of third-party marketplaces by fulfilling orders all the way to the consumer.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 13, 2019

CMA CGM completes acquisition of CEVA Logistics

CMA CGM is now a 100,000-employee company with more than $30 billion in revenue, according to the ocean carrier's CEO Rodolphe Saadé.

By Matt Leonard • Updated April 10, 2019

Walmart and Deliv terminate grocery delivery partnership

The deal ended because of low order volumes and lengthy fulfillment times that kept drivers waiting 40 minutes or more, according to Reuters. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 13, 2019

UPS Air Cargo Teamsters agree to new contract

The new contract includes an immediate 17.7% raise and a 3% annual wage increases over the life of the agreement.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 12, 2019

UPS powers up for Valentine's Day flowers

The logistics provider added 50 extra flights to handle flower shipments, to ensure procrastinating Romeos get their roses on time.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Feb. 11, 2019

Goya to open second warehouse in Florida after first is 'maxed out'

The company looks to save on freight by building closer to a rail siding, as intermodal traffic exerts growing force on industrial real estate. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 11, 2019

Amazon sends mixed signals on logistics intentions

The company listed logistics providers as competition in a recent SEC filing, renewing suspicions that it's on the way to providing its own logistics. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 7, 2019

Sysco considers smaller delivery vehicles to cut costs

The company has struggled to recruit and retain truck drivers, and smaller vehicles that driver's without a commercial license could operated could be part of the solution.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 6, 2019

DHL, USPS roll out electric fleets in California

DHL said adding 63 EVs to its fleet will help the company meet its goal of zero logistics-related emissions by 2050. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 5, 2019

Amazon wins patent for package pickup on public buses

The e-commerce giant continues to collect patents around fulfillment and delivery processes.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 4, 2019

IBM tests 'Track and Trace' for container shipping

The IoT platform provides real-time data on sensor-enabled containers, helping to prevent breakdowns, reduce waste and optimize container rotations.

By Morgan Forde • Feb. 4, 2019

Dollar General completes construction on Texas distribution center

The facility in Longview, Texas, is scheduled to open this spring and is part of the retailer's efforts to reduce truck mileage and costs.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 4, 2019

Laundry detergent or boxed wine? How e-commerce is changing packaging

Manufacturers are developing two packaging designs for the same product: those destined for the retail shelf and those sent directly to consumers.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Feb. 1, 2019

Amazon leans on services for growth, builds out last mile

Natural maturity and advancing competition are pressuring the company, but its services are filling gaps and protecting margins.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2019

Automation spending pays off for UPS

At the end of 2018, nearly 70% of UPS' ground eligible volume went through automated facilities, up from 50% in 2017.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 31, 2019

UPS said returns would peak early — and they did. But why?

Growing e-commerce sales and shifting consumer behavior signal a future with more returns and a greater need for reverse logistics. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Jan. 31, 2019

Tariff planning boosts C.H. Robinson's Global Forwarding business

As a logistics company handling global shipments, C.H. Robinson may be one of the few organizations reaping the benefits from ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 31, 2019

Freight, package delays expected due to winter storm Jayden

Multiple rail companies say they expect delays as a result of the record-breaking cold gripping many parts of the country, and the Postal Service won't be making deliveries in many locations.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 31, 2019

Retail real estate finds new life as warehouse space

Former big-box stores that now lay vacant make an ideal location for warehouse space, but conversion isn't always easy.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 30, 2019

What Amazon's last-mile delivery ambitions mean for carriers

The company appears to be willing to try anything to improve last-mile delivery. But will its efforts stand a chance against legacy players like UPS and FedEx?

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 30, 2019

Ikea debuts all-electric delivery fleet in Shanghai

The EV deliveries in a city plagued by pollution further advance Ikea's goal to reduce the carbon footprint of its products. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 30, 2019

Report: Sensors can reduce food waste by 7%

According to the World Economic Forum, more technology in the food supply chain can help improve traceability and identify where losses may occur.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 29, 2019

3 ways to lay the track for real-time data in rail

Sensors and blockchain can put the rail shippers on the path to real-time visibility, but only if they're willing to compromise on legacy systems.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 29, 2019