A new survey of gig workers found that a majority have no plans to leave the industry, despite concerns of income stability and health benefits.

The Warehouse Worker Protection Act is designed to provide transparency and worker protections to warehouse employees in the state of New York, which has seen several skirmishes over working conditions at Amazon facilities.

Delivery management platform Locus has added a new option for retailers to better optimize last-mile delivery while optimizing capacity and business needs.

An analysis of supply chain job postings has found that, despite interest in automation technology, many companies are not seeking candidates with technological experience.

A Circuit survey shows that most delivery drivers are concerned about losing their jobs, but they are interested in working with driverless and drone deliveries.

Geodis is now offering U.S.-based e-commerce companies air zone skipping service to Canada.

Matternet drones will begin flying a 7-minute route in Zurich, Switzerland, in one of the world’s largest beyond visual line of sight pilot programs.

Robotic delivery firm Kiwibot has launched service at Loyola Marymount University, leveraging Nvidia technology and satellites to create campuswide delivery.

As 2022 comes to an end, it is time for trucking carriers to evaluate their driver drug and alcohol testing programs and make necessary improvements for 2023.

Los cambios en 2022 obligan a las empresas a declarar ganancias superiores a 600 dólares

Industry groups are urging the IRS to delay changes to the tax code that could see gig workers and online sellers facing large tax bills.

Einride has raised $500 million through a combination of equity and debt financing, giving it more funding to accelerate deployment of its autonomous and electric vehicles.

While safety is top of mind for fleet operators, addressing negative driver behaviors remains unpopular.

BrightDrop said large-scale production of its vans will begin at its Ontario, Canada, assembly plant, and DHL Express is adding the EVs to its fleet.

While there is interest in EVs in the last-mile space, many companies are reluctant to adopt them at this point.

A Mercatus Center senior fellow said efforts to classify independent contractors as employees could result in fewer jobs.

As part of an effort to get items to customers quicker, Macy’s has opened up mini distribution centers inside 35 retail stores to handle online orders.

Despite high inflation, big discounts drove shoppers to stores and online, with e-commerce sales posting records over the Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend.

As more retailers implement fees to return items purchased online, a new survey shows consumers are pushing back.

Sapphire Ventures executive Demi Obayomi explains what trends the venture capital firm is seeing in the supply chain — and where technology can help.

Scandit has released a report showing that last-mile delivery drivers are working harder and faster than ever before.

Truck driver safety is an ongoing process that involves engagement, awareness and targeted training.

E-commerce sales taxes vary across the country, creating a patchwork of regulations that sellers must follow. The GAO says Congress should fix this.

FloorFound, which specializes in oversize-item recommerce, has opened five dedicated facilities to make the resale of items easier.

Several high-profile commercial electric vehicle makers have faced recent struggles, but BrightDrop says it is on pace for $1 billion in revenue next year.

Corrective action training may not prevent an incident but it will reduce the likelihood of one reoccurring.

Stord has added a carrier-agnostic last-mile delivery solution to its product suite, allowing brands to find the most efficient delivery partner for their items.

ShippingEasy is the latest company to offer carbon offsets to merchants shipping this holiday season.

GXO Logistics said it has doubled the use of automation in its facilities and is operating nearly 7,600 pieces of technology.

Euronet’s Dandelion payment network aims to cut out the middleman – and the cost – of cross-border payments.

Carriers and shippers ignoring the middle mile could be leaving money on the table.

Ouster and Velodyne have seen their stock prices tumble this year, but can a merger between the two lead to a turnaround?

While Amazon continues to dominate Walmart in online sales, when customers are looking for groceries and other everyday items, they turn to Walmart.

Technology firm Grip has emerged from stealth with a $2 million funding round and plans to reimagine direct-to-consumer perishable shipping.

Einride will be building electric vehicle charging stations to support Maersk’s deployment of its E-truck, starting with a facility near the Port of Los Angeles.

E-commerce platform eBay has extended agreements for Pitney Bowes to continue providing cross-border shipping services to eBay customers.

Amazon and payment provider Parafin are offering online sellers a cash advance offer with flexible repayment terms.

Small and midsize retailers remain optimistic about the holiday season, with more than two-thirds expecting profits to increase this year.

The transformation of Walmart’s distribution network continues with the unveiling of a revamped facility in Texas.

ShipBob has launched new integrations with Amazon, giving merchants faster inventory and shipping services when selling through the e-commerce platform.

Researchers, using self-reported data from an 11-year period, have found that gig workers suffer from poorer health than salaried workers.

An infusion of $40 million will help Europe-based Shippeo expand its supply chain visibility platform in the U.S. and Asia.

A new online marketplace that automates the process of buying and selling pallets has launched with hopes of reducing costs for all.

Auctane, which counts ShipStation among its shipping brands, has reached an agreement with the U.S. Postal Service to offer customers the best rates available.

Supply chain disruptions and inflation have changed consumer behavior and retailer strategies, leading to a longer holiday shopping season.

Each year carriers must pay their Unified Carrier Registration fees, and failure to do so could result in significant penalties, including suspension of vehicle registrations.

Businesses looking to expand their diverse-owned supplier base may find success by turning to local businesses.

GXO Logistics plans to add 22,000 employees to support the holiday shopping season, with many of the positions extending into the new year.

While consumers are indicating they may be spending less on holiday shopping this year, many merchants are expecting something different.

Embattled ultrafast delivery service Gorillas could be acquired by Getir, according to sources.

Via.Delivery continues to grow its buy online, pickup anywhere business, adding iconic retailer Perry Ellis and its associated brands to its shopping options.

Jake McPaul, who led Misfits Market’s logistics operation during the COVID-19 pandemic, will lead Warp’s new Fresh Freight division.

Gatik has removed the safety driver from daily routes it is running for Loblaw Companies in Canada.

GXO Logistics has received regulatory approval to complete its $1.3 billion acquisition of U.K.-based Clipper Logistics.

Public sector procurement officers face the same challenges as commercial CPOs as they seek out ESG, diverse and local goods.

Panelists at Amazon Business’ Reshape 2022 conference talk strategies and advice to succeed with ESG initiatives.

Many companies believe machine learning is the solution to their problems, but it can’t overcome bad data and metrics.

Indra Nooyi refocused PepsiCo during her tenure as CEO, turning the company from one that made fun products to one that produced good-for-you products.

As more business purchasing moves online, Amazon Business is positioning itself to be the leader in the category.

While more B2B buyers are looking online, challenges persist, including missing product information and a lack of visibility into sustainably sourced products.

A new survey from BigCommerce looks at the future of shopping, including NFTs and the metaverse.

GXO Logistics has opened a new facility for Bayer Crop Science under its flexible warehousing option GXO Direct.

FarEye is working to create a shared ecosystem of delivery data, helping brands of all sizes reduce final-mile costs.

E-commerce continues to expand even as sales slow, with more than half of respondents to a survey shopping online at least once a week.

With the Postal Service ending its reseller program, some SMBs could see changes to their postage rates.

Many retailers and delivery providers choose to develop their own routing and fleet management software, but that can limit their flexibility and add unnecessary cost.

FMCSA requires annual checks on a truck driver’s motor vehicle record. But doing that can leave gaps and potentially allows drivers to remain on the road when they are no longer eligible to drive a CMV.

OneRail’s Bill Catania sees better asset utilization as a key to improving last-mile delivery capacity constraints.

Locus Robotics announced that its autonomous mobile robots have now picked 1 billion items around the globe.

A new Descartes survey found that a majority of consumers will favor longer delivery times when it is better for the environment.

Bringg has joined forces with Uber Eats in France to provide retail delivery services through Uber Direct.

The modern warehouse needs to accommodate many transportation types, but it also must be equipped with business intelligence to improve real-time performance.

Wing has made more than 250,000 global drone deliveries, but the company remains in the early stages of its evolution.

A new Berkshire Grey survey found that most supply chain executives believe automation is necessary to counter a shrinking workforce.

While the focus is on Gatik’s self-driving technology, plenty of work goes on behind the scenes to secure state approvals for on-road operation.

As Fernish has grown, it continues to evolve its logistics strategy.

Many shippers assume the carrier’s rate is fixed, but Shipware executive Josh Taylor says that is not the case.

Bringg and WorkWhile have launched a gig driver network to provide on-demand workers for last-mile delivery.

Ulta Beauty turns 1,300 stores into fulfillment centers; Seko Logistics launches tech to support customer service in the final mile.

Pitney Bowes is the second major customer in Texas to deploy Gatik’s Class 6 autonomous trucks.

Expedite All, which launched on Monday, plans to consolidate smaller carriers onto its platform and give shippers options for expedited freight moves, which could lower prices 10%, the company says.

Locus’ autonomous mobile robots work collaboratively with humans to improve piece-handling productivity.

Phononic and Sortimo have combined forces to create a temperature-controlled Ford E-Transit upfit option for grocery last-mile delivery providers.

Cummins will integrate Gatik’s autonomous vehicle technology with its own drive-by-wire software for use on Isuzu Class 6 FTR box trucks using Cummins’ B6.7 engine.

A new research paper found that no delivery method can match the energy efficiency of drones or small robots, but package delivery efficiency may be best left to vans.

Levi Strauss & Co. has developed a new technology that balances the consumer experience with business objectives when fulfilling e-commerce orders.

Like others, Amazon sees a large opportunity in business-to-business e-commerce, and it is positioning its Amazon Business unit to take advantage.

Narvar is teaming with logistics-as-a-service platform Fillogic to create a new option for retailers to handle e-commerce returns.

Tom Barone, who helped lead e-commerce operations at eBay Enterprise and CommerceHub, joins Stord as the company’s first president.

Digital ledger technology creates more transparency in the freight payment process, reducing disputes between parties and speeding up payment.

HyperTrack has raised $25 million as it looks to build an API-first approach to routing the final mile.

Geodis is acquiring Need It Now Delivers, adding 300 locations to its U.S. e-commerce network.

BigCommerce will offer Affirm buy-now, pay-later payment options to its merchants.

DoorDash continues expanding its grocery delivery business, adding 420 locations through Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.

EV maker Arrival, which has a 10,000 van order from UPS, said it would only produce 20 vehicles this year, down from an estimated 400 to 600 just one quarter ago.

A new survey found that while 66% of Americans trust online shipping networks to deliver time-critical items, some still avoid e-commerce in times of need.

Cloud supply chain logistics firm Stord is adding drayage, reverse logistics and temperature-controlled fulfillment to its software.

E-commerce fulfillment platform ShipHero is adding Veho, a crowdsourced delivery provider, to its official delivery partners for e-commerce orders in Texas.

One year into its existence, GXO Logistics continues to find contract logistics is the right fit.

Lyft has created a media business unit that will target advertising revenue in vehicles, some of which could be shared with drivers.