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Jack Daleo

Jack Daleo is a staff writer for Flying Magazine covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel — and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
Nov - 2022 -
11 November
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Amazon unveils smaller, lighter, more durable delivery drone

After launching commercial services in California and Texas, Amazon Prime Air came out with a new delivery drone design.

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10 November
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Target reimagines store design for e-commerce, same-day services

Target has unveiled a new store model geared toward omnichannel fulfillment that soon will become the standard design.

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09 November
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Wing drones deliver DoorDash orders in Australia

Alphabet’s Wing this week teamed with DoorDash on a limited drone delivery service in Logan, Australia, where it has operated since 2019.

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08 November
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Gmail to roll out package-tracking feature

Over the next few weeks, Google will add the ability to track packages directly from your inbox.

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Here’s how the US could bring EVs to all by 2030

U.S. policymakers and electric vehicle manufacturers have a path to making EVs accessible to every American.

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07 November
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Amazon, Rivian rolling out EVs in more cities ahead of holidays

Amazon has completed 5 million deliveries with Rivian’s custom electric delivery vans since the program launched in July.

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03 November
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FreightWaves announces Best in Show winners at F3

Eight companies took home Best in Show awards at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival.

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Loop breaks into logistics payments space with $30M in early funding

San Francisco-based Loop wants to simplify logistics payments through a fundamentally different approach to technology.

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02 November
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Bain, Section Partners see massive opportunity for investment in young logistics companies

In this F3 Fireside Chat, FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack sat down with Ajay Agarwal of Bain Capital and Amrith Ravi and Reiss Jensen of Section Partners.

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01 November
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FreightWaves’ F3 kicks off Day 1 of rapid-fire demos

A dozen and a half companies presented their latest FreightTech solutions on the first day of the Future of Freight Festival.

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Freightonomics at F3: Ayeh Bandeh-Ahmadi and Daniel Nixon

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland talk inflation and outsourcing in this special live session at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival.

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Uber posts record $512M EBITDA but $1.2B net loss

Uber Technologies reported earnings Tuesday before the bell, and investors took kindly to the results.

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28 October
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Shipt facing multiple lawsuits over worker classification

Target-owned Shipt has come under fire for allegedly misclassifying workers as independent contractors.

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27 October
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Drones deliver meals to hurricane-impacted Floridians

Delivery drones are showing their last-mile value on a mission to hard-to-reach customers on Sanibel Island, Florida.

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Retailers’ cheapest option for returns is also shoppers’ favorite

According to research from PayPal, retailers and shoppers see eye to eye on returns more than you’d think.

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26 October
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Driverless vehicles, drones and more demos in store at F3

FreightWaves’ Future of Freight Festival 2022 is just around the corner — check out these exciting companies on the demo stage.

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21 October
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5 biggest fulfillment challenges for e-commerce brands

Fulfillment isn’t as simple as it used to be. These are the five pain points giving e-commerce firms a headache.

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20 October
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Delivery company Gopuff continues layoffs, outsourcing

As part of a companywide restructuring, Gopuff conducted another round of layoffs, primarily affecting its customer service team.

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Last mile isn’t enough anymore — it’s time to look at the last 100 feet

Logistics and delivery companies are exploring how to optimize trips to multiresidence buildings like apartment complexes.

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19 October
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Logistics firm HyperTrack introduces last-mile metaverse

HyperTrack’s new Playground feature simulates a delivery environment for customers to test out last-mile strategies.

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18 October
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Amazon warehouse workers vote no on unionization

An Amazon warehouse in Upstate New York will not become the second to unionize after workers vote no.

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17 October
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DroneDek integrates smart mailbox with A2Z Drone Delivery system

DroneDek and A2Z Drone Delivery are integrating DroneDek’s “mailbox of the future” with A2Z’s Rapid Delivery System drone solution.

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14 October
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Did Kroger and Albertsons just create a grocery delivery powerhouse?

If Kroger’s acquisition of Albertsons holds up with the FTC, the companies could be on the verge of a logistics power play.

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12 October
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What’s next for TikTok after news of US fulfillment bid?

More than a dozen recent job postings signal that TikTok is looking to build fulfillment centers in the U.S.

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Instacart to pay $46.5 million to over 300,000 workers in settlement

More than 300,000 current and former Instacart workers will receive a payout in the San Diego gig worker case.

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11 October
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Delta invests in Joby and home-to-airport drone service

Joby will work with Delta to build a service that uses autonomous drones to take passengers to and from the airport.

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Walmart lays off almost 1,500 workers at Atlanta facility

Walmart is converting an Atlanta fulfillment center and letting go of nearly 1,500 warehouse associates.

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10 October
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Amazon investing $970M to electrify European fleet

In a bid to reduce carbon emissions, Amazon will use a massive investment to add thousands of electric vehicles in Europe.

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07 October
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Amazon scraps Scout home delivery robot

Three years after launching tests of its driverless Scout robot, Amazon halted work on the project.

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06 October
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Walmart acquires automated grocery fulfillment firm Alert Innovation

Despite an economic slowdown, Walmart is putting money into automating its grocery fulfillment operations with Alert.

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05 October
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Zipline begins medical drone deliveries in Utah

Medical drone delivery specialist Zipline began flying commercially in Utah this week after months of testing.

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04 October
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DHL partners with BigCommerce on B2B and B2C delivery

The international shipping giant signed a deal with the e-commerce platform to open up new opportunities for BigCommerce sellers.

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Motive launches Reefer Monitoring solution for food and beverage fleets

Motive has introduced a solution to help food and beverage shippers keep an eye on the status of their cargo.

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03 October
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How did a Native American reservation become a drone delivery trailblazer?

On a reservation in rural southeastern Oklahoma, the Choctaw Nation is building the future of drone delivery.

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30 September
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GigaCloud now offers 48-state last-mile and white-glove delivery

GigaCloud Technology’s last-mile and white-glove service will reach the entire contiguous United States.

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29 September
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Big 3 carriers suspend service amid Hurricane Ian’s aftermath

Major carriers are temporarily suspending service in some Florida ZIP codes as downgraded storm rages on.

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Amazon bumps pay for warehouse, delivery workers

Front-line Amazon workers learned this week that the marketplace is investing $1 billion for pay hikes over the next year.

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28 September
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Record-shattering autonomous cargo drone lifts 829-pound payload

Conventional wisdom says that drones are best for small-payload deliveries, but Sabrewing would beg to differ.

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27 September
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Blue Yonder introduces pair of warehouse and fulfillment solutions

Blue Yonder has released two new offerings, Warehouse Execution System and Adaptive Fulfillment & Warehousing.

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Project44 launches comprehensive visibility platform

“Movement is the future. It’s multidimensional, where each facet presents a unique perspective tailored to the user’s requirements,” says project44 CEO Jett McCandless.

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26 September
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Amazon to host second Prime Day-like sale in October

One market-breaking sale will no longer cut it. Amazon is introducing a second Prime Day-like sales event.

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23 September
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Why Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse refuse to deliver

Darden, the parent company of Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse and others, doubled down on its no-delivery policy.

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22 September
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Chilean supply chain startup SimpliRoute expands to US

SimpliRoute, a route optimization firm based in Chile and available in 26 Latin American countries, has expanded into the U.S.

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American Eagle logistics arm Quiet Platforms partners with FourKites

FourKites will add enhanced visibility to Quiet’s “co-opetition” logistics model.

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20 September
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Valqari acquires IDU Group in quest to build citywide drone networks

Together, Valqari and IDU Group are building urban drone infrastructure all the way from the sidewalk to the roofs of skyscrapers.

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19 September
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‘Nanofulfillment’ company 1MRobotics emerges from stealth with $25M

1MRobotics looks to take an automation-first approach to fulfillment with a network of ‘nanofulfillment’ centers.

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Cenntro unveils 2 new EVs for on-demand and last-mile delivery

Cenntro introduced its Logistar 260 and Logistar 100 commercial EVs at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, Germany.

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16 September
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FTC to crack down on ‘unfair, deceptive’ gig company practices

Statement: ‘Protecting these workers from unfair, deceptive, and anticompetitive practices is a priority’

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15 September
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Introducing Veeqo, Amazon’s free shipping software

Veeqo is Amazon’s new multichannel shipping software that finds customers the lowest rates based on size and weight.

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GoBolt launches sustainable small parcel delivery in US, Canada

With its fleet of electric vehicles, GoBolt will offer same- and next-day delivery of small parcels in the U.S. and Canada.

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14 September
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Here’s what you need to know about a potential rail shutdown

With a Friday deadline looming for some rail unions and management to make a deal, a shutdown is looking more and more possible.

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Spanish billionaire just bet big on US logistics

Billionaire Zara founder Amancio Ortega snapped up five U.S. warehouses for $722 million.

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13 September
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TeraWatt Infrastructure raises $1B to scale EV charging network

TeraWatt secured $1 billion to accelerate the buildout of its charging infrastructure and expand its team.

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Freight shipping platform MyCarrier raises $22M in Series B

MyCarrier, a freight shipping platform for small and midsize shippers, has raised $22 million in a Series B funding round.

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12 September
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Postal Service announces holiday delivery preparations

Peak season is becoming more of a black box every year, and the U.S. Postal Service is buckling up.

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08 September
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Uber Eats goes driverless with Nuro partnership

After piloting driverless delivery with Motional in the spring, Uber Eats signs a multiyear deal with one of the biggest names in autonomy.Autonomous delivery to begin this fall in Texas, California

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Amazon likely to lose key union battle after NLRB recommendation

There’s a battle brewing in Amazon’s warehouses, and the massive marketplace is losing traction. A federal labor official with the National Labor Relations Board’s Arizona office on Thursday recommended that […]

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01 September
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Lightning eMotors delivering 170 electric vans and trucks to GoBolt

EV-maker Lightning eMotors will deliver 170 electric cargo vans and box trucks to logistics provider GoBolt.

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Amazon Warehousing & Distribution is company’s latest foray into logistics

Amazon just introduced a new service that will allow sellers to use Amazon warehouses for storage and distribution.

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31 August
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American Robotics receives new waiver and exemption from FAA

Drone systems operator American Robotics gets milestone approval and waiver from the FAA.

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30 August
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Bridgestone to launch last-mile marketplace with AWS

Bridgestone is eyeing an ambitious new marketplace that would provide last-mile services and fleet solutions.

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29 August
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Meta Platforms enters grocery delivery arena with WhatsApp service

In partnership with India’s JioMart, Meta is giving WhatsApp users the ability to order directly through the messaging platform.

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26 August
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E-commerce platform Cart.com expands US fulfillment footprint

Rapidly growing e-commerce firm Cart.com expanded its fulfillment centers in Tennessee, Ohio, Utah and North Texas.

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25 August
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Ranking the best (and worst) states for drone delivery in 2022

When it comes to drone delivery, some states are better prepared than others. Here are all of them ranked.

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Need outdoor furniture, electronics or office supplies? Instacart delivers

Grocery app Instacart is now delivering big and bulky items from Big Lots, Staples, Office Depot and more.

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24 August
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Shipping tech provider EasyPost partners with last-mile firm Swyft

Burgeoning logistics tech firm EasyPost on Wednesday announced a last-mile delivery partnership with Swyft.

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23 August
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FourKites rolls out major update to supply chain visibility platform

Supply chain visibility company FourKites has introduced a big upgrade to its end-to-end platform.

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Project44 adds supply chain SaaS firm Turvo to partner network

Supply chain visibility platform project44 receives a boost from Turvo’s tech-driven TMS solution.

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22 August
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Hub Group acquires fulfillment solutions provider Tagg Logistics

Oak Brook, Illinois-based Hub Group announced that it has acquired Tagg Logistics for $103 million in cash.

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16 August
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This technology could reshape the world of food distribution

Pete Zimmerman of enterprise resource planning software firm VAI explains why AI can be the cornerstone of food distribution.

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10 August
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Irish drone delivery firm Manna to launch in US this year

Manna, an Ireland-based drone delivery company, will soon expand into the U.S. and mainland Europe.

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09 August
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Goliath, meet David: Quiet Logistics launches ‘anti-Amazon’ network

Quiet Platforms, the logistics arm of American Eagle Outfitters, is building brands a nationwide network of shared logistics assets.

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08 August
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A2Z Drone Delivery rolls out new cargo drone and shipment system

Los Angeles-based A2Z Drone Delivery has introduced a flexible new delivery system that can handle up to 22 pounds of payload.

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05 August
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Report: 7-Eleven makes under-the-radar purchase of delivery startup

The convenience store chain has reportedly acquired delivery startup Skipcart and its network of 150,000 couriers.

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04 August
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Lyft shares rise as firm reports strong Q2 active rider numbers

Ride-hailing giant Lyft reported earnings for the second quarter after the bell Thursday.

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Ford’s ambitious new patent may be game-changer for drone delivery

Ford is experimenting with a system that would allow drones to be controlled autonomously from delivery vans.

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03 August
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The world’s first smart mailbox is ready for drone deliveries

The high-tech mailbox from DroneDek handles both traditional mail and drone deliveries.

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02 August
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Uber reports record revenue, but delivery takes a back seat

Uber beat earnings expectations for Q2, but its delivery business wasn’t the driver this time around.

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01 August
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Amazon begins same-day deliveries from select retail stores

The e-commerce giant is rolling out a store-to-door delivery service that was first reported in May.

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29 July
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Amazon is doubling down on its warehouse strategy

Despite a wave of delays and closures, Amazon is looking at adding several massive warehouses to its network.

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28 July
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Flytrex grows drone delivery service 150% with new FAA approval

Flytrex can now reach 100,000 eligible customers after the FAA signed off on doubling its delivery radius.

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27 July
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This luxury e-commerce fulfillment platform is using drones to manage inventory

Self-flying drones from Vimaan will be the eye in the sky for a PFS warehouse in Memphis, Tennessee.

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25 July
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Target bets on same-day delivery with new sortation hubs in Chicago, Denver

Three new sortation centers in Chicago and Denver bring Target’s facility count up to nine.

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24 July
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Report: Amazon drone delivery crashes could cause another setback

FAA sources told Insider that new crashes are putting Amazon’s drone delivery program further behind schedule.

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21 July
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Uber Eats launches ‘most comprehensive update yet’ to grocery delivery

The Uber Eats update lets customers order groceries even when stores are closed and provides real-time order tracking.

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Amazon electric delivery vans hit the road across US

Amazon on Thursday announced the long-awaited debut of electric delivery vans from Rivian in more than a dozen U.S. cities.

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20 July
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American Eagle logistics arm Quiet Platforms adds Atlanta fulfillment hub

Quiet Platforms and American Eagle are building a shared logistics and fulfillment network, with Atlanta as the latest addition.

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19 July
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Feds investigating Amazon warehouses in New York, Chicago, Orlando

The Department of Labor and federal prosecutors in New York are investigating safety concerns at Amazon warehouses.

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18 July
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Amazon drone delivery is coming to College Station, Texas

College Station will join Lockeford, California, as one of Amazon’s earliest U.S. drone delivery test markets.

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15 July
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5 innovative companies transforming the reverse logistics space

These five reverse logistics companies took the spotlight at The Lead Innovation Summit this week.

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Zipline partners with MultiCare on drone delivery to hospitals, doctors’ offices

Drone delivery provider Zipline adds yet another health care company to its list of delivery partners.

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14 July
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Alphabet’s Wing unveils never-before-seen drone prototypes

Wing, the drone delivery arm of Alphabet, is laying out flight plans with an array of advanced aircraft prototypes.

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13 July
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Elroy Air to deliver 100 cargo drones to Bristow Group

Bay Area-based Elroy Air just signed another agreement to deliver an order of its Chaparral aircraft.

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12 July
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Mullen stock stagnates after EV maker’s deal with Amazon delivery partner

Mullen will deliver up to 600 electric cargo vans to DelPack Logistics, an Amazon Delivery Service Partner.

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11 July
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For Amazon, Prime Day 2022 may be more about growth than sales

Prime Day 2022 begins Tuesday, but with slowing e-commerce growth, success might look different for Amazon this year.

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08 July
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Target’s Shipt partners with Big Lots on same-day delivery

Home discount retailer Big Lots adds same-day delivery from 1,000 U.S. stores.

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06 July
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Amazon could take bite out of Grubhub, offers Prime members free perks

Amazon took a stake in struggling food delivery platform Grubhub that could be worth up to 13% if it attracts enough customers.

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05 July
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Walmart wants to combine robot and drone delivery

The world’s largest retailer filed a patent that would combine two of last-mile delivery’s latest innovations: drones and robots.

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03 July
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