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Workers who build Boeing aircraft will go on strike Friday after spurning a deal recommended by their union.

Experts explore the strength and challenges of growing trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada during a panel discussion Wednesday in San Antonio, Texas.

A possible strike by Teamsters Canada Rail Conference members is still on hold pending a decision from the CIRB, but union members voted to reauthorize the stoppage.

The dynamic nature of logistics calls for a new method of negotiating rates, through real-time data and automation.

Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen on Friday announced the company has raised $260 million from shareholder and e-commerce provider Shopify.

CloudTrucks CEO Tobenna Arodiogbu has announced that his company is exiting the factoring business and will be transitioning its current customers to RTS Financial in the coming weeks to focus on its core business offerings, Virtual Carrier and Flex.

More than a dozen logistics firms have been recognized among North America’s fastest-growing companies.

Even as a Wall Street bank counts up the possible losses at Estes, the LTL carrier tells customers things are looking up.

Grant Goodale, co-founder and chief experience officer of digital trucking network Convoy, announced this week he is stepping down from the startup.

FreightWaves’ “State of Freight” webinar suggests there will be no surge in demand for freight capacity during 2023.

Striking Sysco drivers in Louisville, Kentucky, reached agreement on a contract, the first since the union was voted in last August.

The Ultra5 machine has a right-sized design that eliminates the need for corrugated boxes, according to Packsize.

San Francisco Bay Area-based Nimble Robotics has now raised a total of $115 million to help reduce warehouse size by up to 75%.

The investment firm Hestia is seeking major changes in Pitney Bowes’ global e-commerce strategy.

The long-planned acquisition of a bigger stake in Pilot by Berkshire Hathaway has been completed, and new data is expected to emerge as a result.

Combined company will boast 81 fulfillment centers in the U.S., U.K. and continental Europe.

Shippo launches Shipping Elements, a suite of embeddable shipping components for e-commerce platforms.

The e-commerce shipping platform granted its customers access to the last-mile parcel delivery service’s network of logistics assets.

Amazon may face an Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit in the coming months, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Merchants on the Shippo platform can now access FedEx services like Ground Economy without creating a FedEx account.

Companies in need of supply chain visibility can now leverage FourKites data through their existing internal platforms.

In a blockbuster new partnership, Walmart will offer its GoLocal and Store Assist technologies through the Salesforce app.

Cargo drone manufacturer and delivery provider Elroy Air hit a new high after signing a deal with Dublin-based LCI.

Starting Jan. 31, more U.S. merchants, including those on the BigCommerce platform, can access Amazon Prime services like free and next-day delivery.

E-commerce giant Amazon will lay off over 18,000 workers during its current round of job cuts, first reported in November.

Shopper engagement services provider Relationshop acquired grocery e-commerce firm Stor.ai for more than $50 million.

Amazon has made the returns process easy and convenient for customers, but many retailers have yet to master the art of the return. Spencer Kieboom, founder of Pollen Returns, talks about the role technology can play in the process.

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

Building on partnerships with Motional, Serve Robotics and Nuro, Uber Eats announced a collaboration with self-driving vehicle maker Cartken.

The terms of the merger between the two rapid grocery delivery firms may look different than previously reported.

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.

Ford will help DHL electrify its last-mile fleet worldwide as it moves closer to its own sustainability goals.

Cupertino, California-based Inxeption looks to overhaul B2B commerce through a new end-to-end partnership.

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.

According to a report by the Financial Times, TikTok is struggling to grow its e-commerce business — and it’s looking for outside help.

Each year since the onset of the pandemic, peak season has looked a little different. What should retailers expect this year?

Predictability is no longer the norm, but shippers can manage the uncertainty by following a few simple tips to ensure a smooth holiday delivery season.

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

E-commerce platform Cart.com is working with FedEx to streamline the online shopping experience for merchants and consumers.

If Amazon goes ahead with mass layoffs to its retail division, the cuts could impact the firm’s e-commerce and logistics services.

The e-commerce boom of the last decade paired with ongoing supply chain disruption has caused an influx of logistical challenges for carriers of all sizes that is affecting the customer experience.

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.

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

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

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

3D perception technology is able to make traditional LiDAR sensors more accurate and flexible, helping the supply chain improve automation performance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The acceleration of B2B payments has stressed travel & expense payment tracking, but Fintech solutions can help.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Atlanta-based supply chain SaaS platform Logility will add digital twinning capabilities with Starboard.

Meet Juliette, the laundry company founded by Rechelle Balanzat that’s using logistics to take its business to new heights.

Shopify believes its new B2B e-commerce platform could spark a return to peak pandemic glory.

A pair of logistics companies — one with fresh funding, the other entering a worker appraisal period — trimmed headcounts significantly.

A lesser-known rival of Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub, Waitr adds the first national convenience store to its platform.

The route optimization software provider is the latest last-mile delivery company to secure a sizable raise.

With many of America’s top brands embracing a marketplace model, what’s stopping other brands from doing the same?

The e-commerce parcel shipping solutions provider is Descartes’ sixth acquisition since the beginning of 2021.

Quiet Platforms partners with Pitney Bowes to expand its unique “plug-and-play” logistics platform.Quiet Platforms partners with Pitney Bowes to expand its unique “plug-and-play” logistics platform.

Sources say Just Eat Takeaway is slashing its asking price for Grubhub by nearly $6 billion as it searches for a buyer.

In what was a difficult quarter for American Eagle and retailers generally, the outfitter’s supply chain business showed promise.

With logistics subsidiary Quiet Platforms, American Eagle is developing a unique strategy to help retailers compete with Amazon.

Target Corp. reported Q1 2022 earnings before the bell Wednesday, turning in weaker-than-expected numbers.

DoorDash continues to reign supreme over Grubhub and Uber Eats as it expands its business into new categories like convenience and grocery.

Chill Storage, a new joint venture between Barber Partners LLC and Bain Capital, will build 15 cold storage warehouses in the coming years.

Uber’s delivery segment, which includes Uber Eats and services like Uber Connect, had another solid quarter.

Lyft, one of the major players in the increasingly profitable ride-hailing industry, reported strong revenue growth Tuesday in its Q1 2022 earnings.

Chicago-based Mark-It Express Logistics has acquired the operational assets of Joliet- Illinois-based Clean Car Connexion.

With the launch of its Buy with Prime service, Amazon is going head-to-head with Shopify, UPS and FedEx.

MHS and Fortna, two companies in the logistics tech space, will combine to form a new multinational provider worth up to $4 billion.

The Postal Service will begin to shift first-class package delivery times on May 1.

Shipium and its last-mile delivery orchestration platform have raised $27.5 million to compete with Amazon Prime.

Rising costs prompt Amazon to impose its first-ever fuel and inflation surcharge on sellers.

Amazon Web Services and German technology company Bosch are launching a logistics marketplace for digital services.

Capital Express and ADL Delivery, two regional last-mile delivery providers, established a new holding company to build a nationwide final-mile network.

E-commerce sellers on Wix can now deliver orders through Multi-Channel Fulfillment, a service offered through Fulfillment by Amazon.