Amazon adds keyless garage entry for parcel deliveries

Digital locks can prevent package theft and encourage e-commerce orders, but privacy concerns linger among consumers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 8, 2019

New Segway robot joins autonomous delivery race

The delivery potential of the "Loomo" remains unclear, but Segway-Ninebot CEO Luke Gao insists it will help solve the last mile in crowded cities.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 4, 2019

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

DoorDash hits the road with autonomous vehicle delivery

The company partnered with GM's Cruise Automation to test self-driving vehicles for grocery and restaurant delivery in San Francisco.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 4, 2019

How Walmart hired 1,400 drivers last year

Shorter hiring cycles and referral bonuses helped Walmart meet its driver needs in a tight labor market. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 3, 2019

UK preps emergency supply chain as Brexit nears 'cliff-edge scenario'

The country's Department for Transport awarded three freight contracts for carriers to ease congestion in case the U.K. leaves the EU in March without a new trade deal.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 3, 2019

China will build 150 high-tech logistics hubs by 2025

Major seaports as well as inland cities will help facilitate fulfillment in the world's largest e-commerce market. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 2, 2019

Tesla had quite a year in 2018

Though founder Elon Musk’s antics on Twitter were often the lead story in 2018, the company’s supply chain difficulties also made headlines.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 21, 2018

Supply Chain Dive's 10 best stories of 2018

Stories of transformation and disruption prevailed in the supply chain landscape.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 21, 2018

West Coast warehouse capacity stretched thin amid import rush

Record imports are squeezing storage space and chassis availability, creating a recipe for continued congestion through the winter. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 20, 2018

FedEx doesn't see Amazon Air as a competitor, CEO says

Statements from FedEx executives on the company's earnings call refute an analyst report citing "encroachment" from Amazon Air.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 20, 2018

UPS: Returns to peak on Dec. 19

The initial spike in returns will precede a second wave in early January, driving retailers to cement their reverse logistics strategies.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 19, 2018

DHL to offer small shippers speedy delivery in 3 US cities

Vendors in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York City will benefit from DHL eCommerce's new partnership with Easyship.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 19, 2018

DHL unveils its supply chain of the future

Strategic adoption of robots, AI and self-driving vehicles will bring flexibility and reduced costs for omnichannel companies.

By Craig Guillot • Dec. 18, 2018

No humans required: Kroger's driverless delivery pilot enters next phase

The retailer and its technology partner, Nuro, will put unmanned vehicles on the road for the first time as part of a test in Scottsdale, Arizona.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 18, 2018

FedEx launches 'extra hours' for retailers during peak

The new service is intended to allow afternoon orders to be shipped same-day to better ensure delivery within two days.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 17, 2018

Lowe's supply chain overhaul starts in Nashville

The retailer opened a warehouse large enough to contain 22 football fields, which strategically positions it to ship to 75% of the country within two days.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 14, 2018

Starbucks expands delivery with Uber Eats partnership

The coffee chain plans to roll out delivery in about a quarter of its U.S. markets starting in 2019.

By Julie Littman • Dec. 14, 2018

New Jersey police use Amazon box as bait to catch thieves

One box sat out for just three minutes before it was taken.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 13, 2018

Ports, global trade on the front lines of climate change

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development put the burden of responding to climate change on all countries and actors who rely on ocean shipping for trade.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 12, 2018

Amazon to charge third-party sellers for safety violations

The new fines are aimed at merchandise sold by third parties but shipped by Amazon after an uptick in safety incidents.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 11, 2018

Imports reach record 2M TEUs as retailers rush to beat tariffs

The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates expect a slowdown in January 2019, as tariffs take a toll on consumer and industry confidence. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Dec. 10, 2018

USDOT, NACTO release guidelines to redesign large vehicles for urban areas

Recommendations include retrofitting existing fleet vehicles for better visibility and using advanced driver assistance systems that include cameras, radar and sensors. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 10, 2018

Will automation take online grocery to the next level?

Using robots to fill and deliver orders promises to save retailers money and boost consumer demand, but with the technology still in its test phase, the broader impact remains unclear.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 10, 2018

Hyperloop cargo train pilot set for Hamburg port

While passenger applications are popular, hyperloop companies' investments in cargo operations seek to improve logistics and reduce the strain on infrastructure. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Dec. 8, 2018

FedEx, Walgreens partner for next-day delivery prescription service

The company's move is designed to head off Amazon's entry into home delivery as well as compete with CVS' service.

By Andy Burt • Dec. 7, 2018