Amazon aims to reduce grouped delivery issues

The Risk Aware Delivery initiative uses data to prevent packages at higher risk for delivery errors from being part of a grouped stop.

By Max Garland • March 24, 2023

Manna to commence US last-mile drone delivery trial

The company aims to serve more than 10,000 residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by teaming up with real estate developer Hillwood.

By Kelly Stroh • March 23, 2023

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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

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Walmart’s Spark Driver platform ramps up delivery coverage

The crowdsourced delivery provider now serves 15,000 pickup points and can reach 84% of U.S. households.

By Max Garland • March 23, 2023

Amazon launches 2-hour delivery from select Rite Aid stores

The service is available for Prime members living within the greater Newark, New Jersey and Burbank, California areas.

By Max Garland • March 22, 2023

Kroger sees e-commerce as future profit engine

The retailer is looking to its automation partnership with Ocado as a long-term play to transform the company in the next decade.

By Sam Silverstein • March 21, 2023

JD.com plans a self-operating warehouse in California

The e-commerce giant is looking to expand its presence in the U.S. and bring automation with it.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 20, 2023

UNFI adds robots, scanning tech to its ‘transformation agenda’

The wholesaler and retailer introduced SAE’s technology solutions at 18 distribution centers and plans to install the systems in more facilities throughout 2023 and 2024.

By Peyton Bigora • March 20, 2023

BJ’s ‘last mile delivery model’ improves in-store order fulfillment process

The service involves employees picking items for an order before handing them off to a same-day delivery provider.

By Max Garland • March 20, 2023

5 trends for the future of devices in logistics and transportation

Devices are the future of logistics and transportation. Here are five trends to get ahead of the curve.

March 20, 2023

FedEx uses dynamic pricing to draw more from peak season surcharges

The capability, which the company first launched in August, helped cushion the blow from declining volumes.

By Max Garland • March 17, 2023

Can tech startups make food delivery less chaotic?

Delivery services were a boon during the pandemic. Recently, tech startup leaders spoke about the parking and labor concerns that have followed.

By Maylin Tu • March 16, 2023

Zipline to launch home delivery service using drone-droid combo

Sweetgreen and Michigan Medicine are among the customers signed onto the service.

By Max Garland • March 16, 2023

US Postal Service spends more on ground transport as it shifts away from air cargo

Relying more on trucks than airplanes is one component in Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's wide-ranging plan to improve the agency's financial health.

By Max Garland • March 16, 2023

Shopify execs say Deliverr is key in building fulfillment network distinct from Amazon

An asset-light network of warehouse partners will help the company build its capabilities for merchants in a more cost-effective manner, its CFO said.

By Max Garland • March 14, 2023

APM Mobile to invest $60M in rail infrastructure to serve inland markets

The terminal operator will double its container capacity as more shippers opt for Gulf and East Coast ports.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 13, 2023

How will DTC change the landscape of ecommerce growth over the next 3-5 years?

To effectively compete in DTC channels, retailers must have real-time visibility across all inventory pools via an order management software mechanism.

By Will Lovatt, VP and General Manager of Deposco Europe • March 13, 2023

Alphabet’s Wing expects drone network to deliver millions of packages by mid-2024

The subsidiary of Google’s parent company aims to handle deliveries at a lower cost than ground transportation.

By Max Garland • March 10, 2023

Amazon Air’s network shifts to FedEx, UPS’ hub-centric model: report

The company has ramped up flights at its largest hubs while maintaining or shrinking activity at secondary locations.

By Max Garland • March 9, 2023

Smaller parcel carriers leverage platform, software partnerships for growth

Competing in digital spaces will be just as critical for FedEx and UPS competitors as expanding their presence in the physical world.

By Max Garland • March 8, 2023

DB Schenker inks deal with MSC to offer net-zero emission ocean shipments

As part of the agreement, shippers can pay a surcharge to use sustainable fuels.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 7, 2023

Target to roll out drive-up returns nationwide

The retailer expects the offering will reduce expenses for mail-in returns and provide more resale opportunities.

By Max Garland • March 6, 2023

Amazon pulls back from UPS as it builds out logistics empire

While UPS' priorities have shifted, Amazon’s capabilities have transformed. But both face obstacles that could complicate plans to reduce business with each other.

By Max Garland • March 3, 2023

FedEx urges customers to shift volumes from UPS to avoid strike risks

The carrier is telling shippers to act before March 31 if they want to avoid potential disruption this summer.

By Max Garland • March 2, 2023

LaserShip/OnTrac names new CEO

Mike Duffy is currently a board member for the regional parcel carrier and CEO of FleetPride, a truck and trailer parts distributor.

By Max Garland • March 1, 2023

Ameriflight grows expedited supply chain services with cargo drones

The carrier signed an agreement with Sabrewing for 35 eVOTLs as supply chain stakeholders build out their last-mile and express logistics networks.

By Kelly Stroh • March 1, 2023