Supply chain management platform Calico gets a boost from the decorated tennis star’s investment firm, Serena Ventures.

We’re breaking down the last mile ahead of FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event.

After reporting stronger-than-expected FY2021 earnings, Target announced that it would be adding distribution and sortation facilities in 2022.

Mark Delaney of FourKites helps break down wider implications of slowing e-commerce sales in the region.

Modern Shipper talked with Sourcemap CEO Leo Bonanni and investor Juan Muldoon to break down the company’s new funding raise.

As the world holds its breath for the people of Ukraine, conflict in the region could soon disrupt global e-commerce volumes.

Should brands be more like Macy’s or Saks Fifth Avenue? The two companies are taking decidedly different approaches to e-commerce.

They say April showers bring May flowers, but Spring Free EV is skipping right to the flowers with a new financing model for fleet owners and drivers.

Long known as an aerospace and defense technology leader, multinational conglomerate Honeywell sees opportunity in retail spaces.

Supply chain visibility leader project44 made a trio of announcements Wednesday, including an expansion and a new offering.

Cannabis retailer High Tide, which operates banner stores like Canna Cabana, is adding a two-hour delivery service.

Australia’s Zoomo, which builds light-electric bikes geared toward last-mile delivery services, gets a funding boost.

Modern Shipper spoke with Daniel Sokolovsky, founder and former CEO of AxleHire, about his newest delivery venture, Warp.

DoorDash is the latest food delivery platform to make a big move in the grocery space, adding a rapid grocery delivery option to compete with Instacart and Uber Eats.

Software platform JAGGAER is automating the entire procurement process for buyers with its all-in-one sourcing solution.

Food delivery platform DoorDash reported mixed earnings for Q4 2021 and FY2021 after the bell on Wednesday.

Modern Shipper sat down with Pilot Freight CEO Zach Pollock to discuss how the newly acquired company fits into Maersk’s e-commerce strategy.

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Record holiday volume and rising costs are combining to create one heck of a cocktail for retail brands.

Warehouse workers and supervisors worry about automation’s potential to replace jobs, but they show optimism when it comes to boosting productivity.

Last-mile logistics cloud provider Bringg is adding Zenkraft, the No. 1 company handling parcel deliveries and returns for Salesforce, to its arsenal.

In its earnings report for Q4 2021 and FY2021, Uber revealed that its delivery segment once again brought in more revenue than its core mobility business.

Near-space vehicle producer Destinus just secured $29 million to build out its autonomous, hydrogen-powered hypersonic cargo plane.

The ride-hailing giant has struggled to turn a profit over the years, but that finally changed in 2021.

FarEye, a SaaS provider for last-mile delivery operations, is bolstering its presence in North America.

With convenience and sustainability top of mind for consumers and retailers, Ohi is starting carbon-neutral deliveries in under two hours.

With just about everything in short supply, circular logistics lets companies keep their inventories stocked by sourcing from their own customers.

A new coalition, Justice for App Workers, is aiming to unionize about 100,000 ride-share and delivery drivers in New York City.

Glencore is selling its metals warehousing business to Malaysia-based Infinity Logistics and Transport Ventures.

Robomart, the company pioneering the store on wheels, is ready to shape the future of retail delivery with its store-hailing model.

New provisions approved by New York Mayor Eric Adams this week will transform working conditions for food delivery workers.

Point Pickup is launching a gig economy app that rewards workers for making deliveries through the platform.

Elroy Air wants to enable same-day delivery to every person on the planet. It’s now one step closer with the reveal of its flagship model.

One of the more underserved segments in a decidedly underserved industry, LTL is getting a boost from Relay Payments.

Germany’s Wingcopter struck a deal with aerial medical services company Spright to deliver medical supplies to underserved areas of the U.S. via drone.

According to Deloitte’s 2022 Retail Industry Outlook, supply chain automation and voice-enabled commerce are top of mind for retailers.

The Postal Service, bogged down by delivery delays and staff shortages, is taking on a monumental task from Washington –– can it succeed?

In a move that will triple its European carrier base, FourKites is building the continent’s largest multimodal carrier network.

Autonomous sidewalk delivery company Serve Robotics completed robot deliveries with zero human interaction — an industry first.

JK Moving Services and Kido are two very different businesses, but both SMBs can teach other companies about how to weather a global crisis.

Google-backed Nuro has released its third-generation delivery vehicle, simply called Nuro, and will partner with Kroger to roll it out in Houston.

Cart.com, an end-to-end e-commerce platform, has completed the purchase of Dallas-based fulfillment and logistics company FB Flurry.

Estonia-based Bolt offers a platform similar to Uber’s, with a ride-hailing business and food and grocery delivery services.

Miami-based Elion is adding 10 last-mile logistics assets in a $245 million deal.

Real estate firm CBRE is the latest global leader to invest in logistics real estate with its nearly $5 billion acquisition of 28 million square feet of assets.

It was a hectic — but profitable — year for the world’s largest online retailer. What does that say about e-commerce and where it’s going?

Following the seemingly unusual acquisition of AirTerra in August, American Eagle Outfitters is dipping back into the logistics well.

New tax reporting standards that go into effect in January could help or hurt gig workers, depending on how their employers react.

Straight from the mouths of executives at Flytrex, DroneDek, Zipline and Draganfly, here are predictions on where drone delivery will be in five years.

Using augmented reality technology, augmented shopping is allowing brands to create virtual showrooms, fitting rooms and much more.

Tel Aviv-based delivery platform Bringg wants to bring unprecedented flexibility to the last mile.

Sources within GLP told The Washington Post that the public company will manage about $100 billion in U.S. logistics real estate assets.

The Bay Area-based autonomous vehicle maker received an investment from TDK Ventures, a subsidiary of Japanese multinational electronics company TDK Corp.

The new partnership will offer on-demand, same-day delivery of home goods, electronics, beauty and personal care products.

The instant delivery company could be valued as high as $40 billion after securing its latest series X funding raise.

Launched in April 2020, Uber Connect is now offering same-day local delivery to 6,000 cities across the country.

According to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, the company’s delivery segment is poised for massive growth –– and massive profits.

The drone delivery company gets a big boost in North Carolina, where it now covers about 10,000 households with its delivery service.

Reports say Amazon is rolling out an Instacart-like grocery delivery service in Europe and the U.S.

The proposed law could have widespread ramifications across the European Union –– and maybe even across the pond.

Food delivery startup Sesame is using logistics to challenge the dominant, commission-based food delivery model.

The FAA has greenlighted the Drone Racing League to take the lead on drone safety as the first-ever UAS event organizer and the newest member of the agency’s Partnership for Safety Plan.

A legislative movement to give EU gig workers more protection could foreshadow a similar reckoning in the U.S.

In some drone delivery consolidation, DroneUp acquired digital airspace and automation company AirMap and its airspace traffic management technology.

DroneDek CEO Dan O’Toole spoke to Modern Shipper about his pleas to the FAA and how drones can solve the supply chain backlog.

Sources within Instacart revealed the company’s plans to offer 15-minute deliveries, while DoorDash announced its own 15-minute grocery delivery service in New York City.

With all of the fuss around holiday sales, not much attention is being paid to holiday returns, which could cause an even bigger headache for retailers.

NFTs are one of 2021’s biggest trends in the art world, but there’s a place for them in our supply chains too.

In its latest logistics bid, Blackstone Group is buying 124 logistics properties in the U.S. and Europe.

As Christmas grows closer, these are the dates you should know while contemplating when to ship your gifts.

Telemedicine is all the rage right now, and Uber is cashing in with a new partnership with telehealth provider Hims & Hers.

New forms of e-commerce like influencer marketing, live shopping and conversational commerce are taking over the space, and they might take some getting used to.

DroneDek, maker of the smart mailbox, signed a deal with Indian manufacturing conglomerate BEL to start distributing smart receptacles around the globe.

The Drone Racing League and Draganfly are launching DRL Labs, a testing ground for automation, sensor technology, AI and other drone tech.

Zipline is known for its work providing humanitarian assistance to remote communities, and it’s now coming to Pea Ridge, Arkansas.

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With President Biden signing the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package into law, it’s a good time to take stock of current transportation infrastructure conditions.

The food delivery giant revealed this week that it’s been working on something big: DoorDash Labs, its robotics and automation arm.

Drones have suddenly been thrust into a crucial position in the humanitarian supply chain, and Elroy Air is the latest company to use drones to deliver aid.

Heyday, which acquires and scales brands by leveraging Amazon Marketplace and a team of experts, just raised half a billion dollars.

The Bay Area-based unicorn is investing in repairing America’s broken food supply chain.

We’re currently in the midst of the Uberization of everything, including … laundry? Meet SudShare, the company that washes, dries and folds on demand.

DoorDash made a pair of big announcements late this week, upgrading its Self-Delivery service and adding same-day delivery from Dollar General.

The food tech unicorn has now made over 30 acquisitions since 2019, but its purchase of Oakwood Transportation has a slightly different flavor.

After reaching unicorn status earlier this year, Misfits Market finally taps into the massive California market.

Convoy co-founder and CEO Dan Lewis sat down with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller for a fireside chat at Thursday’s F3 Virtual Experience.

Berkshire Grey’s revenue was up 750% year-over-year, but it still missed on analyst expectations, more than tripled its net loss and more than doubled its adjusted-EBITDA loss.

Both Uber Eats and DoorDash surprised investors, but not in the ways one might think.

Domestic headwinds were balanced out by an international expansion as DoorDash stock popped 10% in post-market trading.

Fabric and its microfulfillment networks are already valued at $1 billion despite operating in just three cities.

Q3 2021 marked the first adjusted EBITDA-profitable quarter in Uber’s publicly traded history and the second in a row for Lyft.

The road ahead looks brighter than ever for the ride-hailing giant after posting an adjusted-EBITDA profit of $8 million.

Wayfair stock is down in the early hours of trading on Thursday after a lackluster quarter.

Ulta Beauty is the latest brand to join DoorDash Drive, the food delivery company’s white-label last-mile fulfillment service.

After becoming adjusted EBITDA-profitable for the first time ever in Q2 2021, Lyft keeps it rolling with another solid quarter.

The California-based robo-delivery company has reportedly reached a valuation of more than $8.5 billion.

Modern Shipper spoke with several supply chain executives to get their takes on what could be the most chaotic holiday season in recent memory.

Companies stymied by the chip shortage have figured out a way to keep operating while cutting their losses.

The Connecticut-based drop shipping company just completed a huge funding round led by K1 Investment Management.

The California startup will use its new funding to continue extending benefits to gig workers across multiple apps and platforms.