The backyard drone delivery company just completed its third expansion in the state and is nearing airplane certification from the FAA.

A new initiative from Moves Financial is rewarding gig workers with stock in the very companies for which they work.

Google Cloud steps up its DTC e-commerce presence with a new partnership that emphasizes data innovation for brands.

With supply chain delays hitting retailers hard, Modern Shipper spoke with Kwontified CEO Elaine Kwon to figure out what that means for consumers.

The e-commerce fulfillment and SaaS provider is tapping into Florida’s retail supply chain.

Wing, the drone delivery subsidiary of Alphabet, just announced a partnership with Walgreens to deliver in densely populated areas.

The global supply chain visibility platform is seeking to take some pressure off carriers at the ports with more precise ETAs.

Instacart’s partnering stores will now have access to smart carts and smart checkout counters from Caper AI.

The Singapore-based advanced aerial mobility company wants to fly humans around in autonomous, hydrogen-powered passenger drones.

A strike of Instacart shoppers led by the Gig Workers Collective will take place this weekend.

Representatives from both sides of the aisle and company executives convened in a webinar hosted by the Consumer Technology Association.

The e-commerce fulfillment company gets a nice raise to deliver on its promise of “instant commerce” in 20 minutes or less.

Three British Columbia Uber drivers allegedly were fired after refusing to serve unmasked passengers who threatened violence and bad reviews.

In this final Drone Disruptors, Modern Shipper spoke with Chairman and CEO Dan O’Toole of DroneDek, the maker of the mailbox of the future.

Australian startup Immertia ran a demonstration of its holographic packaging for pharmaceutical giant Bayer, and it looks the part.

Some 1,500 supply chain professionals met at FourKites Visibility 2021 to discuss the present and future of visibility in supply chains.

The proposed $1 trillion infrastructure package includes a provision that would study the potential for a “driving tax” of 8 cents per mile.

Amazon-backed EV maker Rivian makes big news with a public stock offer and beating its rivals to market with the first-ever electric pickup, the R1T.

In this week’s Drone Disruptors, Modern Shipper talked to Elroy Air CEO and co-founder David Merrill.

People hate doing things themselves. Today we have cars that are self-driving, microwaves that are self-cleaning, thermostats that are self-adjusting – even ​​sentences that are self-completing. Automation is just about […]

The fintech company is tapping into a nationwide payments system infrastructure to get gig workers paid within seconds.

After a big week for same-day delivery services, here’s a look at the past, present and future of the same-day market.

Modern Shipper spoke to Matternet CEO Andreas Raptopoulos about his vision to bring drone delivery to cities around the world.

The New York City Council is taking yet another step to improve the pay and delivery conditions for 80,000 third-party delivery drivers.

Honeywell hopes its new robot will cut back on warehouse injuries while making case picking more productive than ever.

GoFor’s new strategy will use carbon offsets, EVs, smart packaging and more to make delivery carbon-negative.

In some big news for the rideshare giant, Uber on Tuesday revised its Q3 2021 outlook and now expects earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to be positive as […]

DoorDash continues to expand its options with the addition of on-demand alcohol delivery in the U.S., Canada and Australia.

In the second installment of Drone Disruptors, Modern Shipper sat down with Volansi CEO Will Roper.

The holidays are closer than you think, and gifts aren’t getting any easier to come by.

The grocery delivery unicorn edges closer to an IPO and a seat at the table with Walmart, Instacart and Uber.

The two companies are partnering on an integrated e-commerce and supply chain management platform.

Some large buy-now, pay-later providers are dropping fees for late payments, and they could be digging themselves into a hole.

For this first installment of Drone Disruptors, a series about the movers and shakers in the world of drone startups, Modern Shipper sat down with Flytrex CEO Yariv Bash.

Uber Eats, Grubhub and DoorDash are seeking an injunction that would stop New York City from enforcing its commission caps for food delivery apps.

Zebra is now integrating FourKites’ Dynamic Yard into its MotionWorks Yard solution and selling it to select clients in North America and Europe.

The nationwide carrier knows that peak demand is on the horizon, and it’s in need of a bit of assistance.

The automaker is committing to hydrogen as its fuel of the future — and not just for its commercial vehicles.

The tech-focused online seller is bringing same-day services across Southern California, reaching the state’s five largest counties.

Supply chain backups and pandemic-weary consumers mean that gifts are in short supply and high demand.

AxleHire is adding two new facilities in Newark and Philadelphia to bolster its East Coast presence.

Business-to-business sales have traditionally been done face to face. But not anymore.

Walmart’s new white label delivery service could have far-reaching implications for the last mile.

Commercial drone highways are gaining traction, but not everyone thinks they’re the way forward.

The New York City Council voted to require DoorDash, Grubhub and others to cap commissions for delivery services at 15%.

The company this week announced a $7.5 million funding round to build out its in-house tech and further expand its coverage.

The online grocer is reducing food waste — and prices.

The two companies are joining forces to provide a tech-powered, eco-friendly alternative to a wasteful supply chain.

After a year-plus of online schooling, back-to-school shopping isn’t what it used to be.

CalAmp’s new temperature sensor operates under extreme conditions for enhanced cold chain visibility.

Modern Shipper polled Uber and Lyft drivers to find out their favorite electronic assistants.

With its acquisition of Visible SCM earlier this month, Maersk added one of the final components of its e-commerce strategy.

The food and drug retailer is taking a page from Amazon’s playbook.

URB-E and PenguinPickUp are partnering on a pilot project to conduct deliveries with electric bikes and compact containers.

The e-commerce-as-a-service provider gets a raise, led by Oak HC/FT.

The health services provider launched two new platforms to bolster its DTC offerings.

Motional is expanding its testing grounds to Los Angeles and adding a new facility in the Bay Area.

College campuses are bastions of learning, community, debauchery and … robots?

DHL’s delivery drone had been in the works since 2013, but it’s been scrapped.

Virtual restaurant brands and ghost kitchens may have become popular during COVID-19 lockdowns, but they’re not just a pandemic fad.

With the acquisition of Visible SCM, Maersk customers can now reach 75% of the U.S. D2C market within 24 hours.

President Biden wants half of all vehicles to be electric by 2030, and ride-hailing companies will need to adapt to survive.

Following a strong quarter for Uber’s delivery segment, analysts say buy.

South Korea-based Pablo Air finds a new U.S. testing ground.

Lyft says it will be adjusted-EBITDA profitable for all of FY 2021.

Gig economy employers are feeling the pressure to provide benefits and protections to drivers.

The company successfully tested one of its driverless Arrival vans at a fully functioning parcel depot.

They say every company is a tech company. Is Walmart next?

These 5 airdrops point to an exciting future for the drone industry.

The online payment platform boosted its outlook for total payment volume, but guidance was largely unchanged.

The one-stop income verification provider is meeting the needs of a swelling independent workforce.

Cart.com’s end-to-end solution is now integrated with Sauceda’s fulfillment services.

Fillogic’s microdistribution hubs are helping to rescue struggling mall owners.

Uber will partner with national grocer Albertsons and 1,200 of its stores.

Direct-to-consumer cannabis is slowly but surely making its way outside of California.

California’s largest vertically integrated cannabis company now serves 60% of the state’s households.

The United States’ resident delivery colossus could unveil a game-changing last-mile solution.

Fetch and Körber’s solution provides safety, efficiency and flexibility.

Mastercard and Verizon want to turn your smartphone into a cash register.

Geodis and Knapp are looking to debut a highly automated fulfilment system by August 2022.

DeliverEnd and Perfit partner to provide a contactless e-commerce and delivery solution.

Talkshoplive and its embeddable player network received a huge boost with $6 million in funding.

Bringg and GoFor join forces to expand delivery capacity, coverage and customer satisfaction.

Direct-to-consumer alcoholic beverage service is on the rise.

Kroger Co. continues to bring intelligent automation to its warehouses.

Digital retailers are partnering with SaaS companies that are employing an emergent new service model: secure access service edge