Alphabet subsidiary Wing will deliver products from Walgreens and other retailers to customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.
Heavy goods delivery platform Deliveright is opening up access to its technology on a trial basis.
UPS will test the Fernhy eQuad electric cargo bike in congested U.S. and European cities.
Gatik CEO Gautam Narang will detail middle-mile autonomy’s role in the future of the supply chain at FreightWaves’ upcoming The Future of Supply Chain conference.
Electric cargo container delivery service Urb-E is now transporting fresh greens from Square Roots’ sustainable New York City farm to local retail stores.
Direct-to-consumer tech provider ESW is partnering with UPS to offer e-commerce brands quicker access to cross-border shipments.
TForce Logistics is adding a distribution center in the Toronto area, boosting its last-mile delivery capabilities in the region.
GoPuff, the 30-minute food and grocery delivery business that bills itself as an “instant needs” company, plans to cut 3% of its workforce.
Flytrex is now delivering chicken wings via drone in Texas as it expands its test programs with Brinker International’s It’s Just Wings brand.
Last-mile delivery technology provider Dispatch has raised $50M to fuel its expansion across the U.S.
Chargepoint will provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure for Gatik customers in the U.S. and Canada.
A more holistic approach to last-mile delivery integrates and standardizes fulfillment operations under one platform, creating a seamless process for both the retailer and customer.
E-commerce businesses believe package insurance is a viable path to profitability for consumers looking for more protection against package theft and damage.
In its initial order for the next-generation delivery vehicle, the Postal Service surprised by ordering a mix of powertrains that includes 20% electric vehicles among the 50,000-vehicle order.
Tern, a Bay Area-based technology company founded last year, is the latest to enter the red-hot commerce returns space.
Medical Response Drones from Draganfly will be used to deliver lifesaving medical supplies like blood and wound care kits.
Swoop Aero, Skyports and BD Rowa are joining forces to integrate drones into pharmaceutical and health care supply chains.
Google builds on its mobility solutions offering with the launch of two products, Last Mile Fleet Solution and Cloud Fleet Routing API.
As fuel prices rise, the ability of last-mile delivery firms to either absorb those costs or pass them along to customers could be key to their survival.
A report from an FAA committee on line-of-sight rules may push drone delivery to new heights.
Last-mile delivery firm Veho is adding reverse logistics to its portfolio with the acquisition of returns specialist QuikReturn.
As more gig workers take up the final mile of delivery, they face a lack of parking spaces, driving up costs and forcing more illegal parking.
Electric Last Mile Solutions is under scrutiny for insider trading and failure to fulfill promises to investors.
Already a force to be reckoned with in the food delivery space, DoorDash is looking at adding reverse logistics capabilities.
Understanding the difference between routed and scheduled deliveries is a key to last-mile delivery success.
Global supply chain visibility provider project44 launches Yard Solutions, a product aimed at yard operators.
The U.S. Postal Service wants to grab a larger share of the parcel business, and it is rolling out programs designed to do just that.
Kroger is rapidly expanding its e-commerce grocery capabilities, announcing three new locations for fulfillment centers.
We’re breaking down the last mile ahead of FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event.
EcoCart will manage a new carbon-offset program for Walmart Canada that will aim to eliminate emissions from its last-mile delivery operation.
After reporting stronger-than-expected FY2021 earnings, Target announced that it would be adding distribution and sortation facilities in 2022.
Companies like ACI Logistix are using this broader approach to delivery as leverage in building their businesses.
A U.S. Postal Service evaluation concluded that electric vehicles make sense for its next-generation delivery vehicle, but a short time frame and lack of funding require the deployment of gasoline-powered vehicles initially.
As inflation has taken hold at record levels, e-commerce brands need to offer options to combat rising prices and keep consumer shipping costs low.
As the world holds its breath for the people of Ukraine, conflict in the region could soon disrupt global e-commerce volumes.
DoorDash is buying Bbot, which provides in-store technology to blend online and offline ordering experiences.
Weee! will use $425 million in new funding to expand its grocery business, adding to the seven ethnic food verticals it already operates in.
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.
Brian Kava has taken over as CEO of last-mile delivery firm Pickup, with plans to expand its coverage area and grow revenue.
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.
The U.S. Postal Service is expanding a pilot program that will offer small businesses next-day and even same-day shipping at affordable prices.
A trio of politicians in Washington is hoping to get funding approved to study portable benefits models for gig workers.
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.
Supply chain visibility company FourKites and post-purchase platform Narvar are teaming up for a new retail supply chain visibility solution.
Robotic delivery provider Kiwibot has announced a new funding round and a major contract with food services provider Sodexo.
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.
Record holiday volume and rising costs are combining to create one heck of a cocktail for retail brands.
Six weeks after its last funding round, last-mile delivery platform Veho has raised another $170 million in a series B funding round, bringing total funding to over $300 million.
A new survey of online shoppers found that 72% have ordered groceries online in the past 90 days.
Data capture firm Scandit has raised $150 million in a series D investment round as it looks to expand the customer base for its retail technologies.
Last-mile logistics cloud provider Bringg is adding Zenkraft, the No. 1 company handling parcel deliveries and returns for Salesforce, to its arsenal.
The LTL segment remains a work in progress, but analysts are confident that Jacobs & Co. can turn it around.
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.
Imaginnovate will spin off Fleet Enable, its last-mile technology business, as it looks to grow market share in the final mile.
Via.Delivery has found that 18% of U.S. consumers use buy-online, pick-up-anywhere services when offered at checkout.
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.
Lula has raised $5.5 million for its platform that connects convenience stores with last-mile delivery providers.
Top executives resigned at ELMS Inc. following a board probe into their discounted stock purchases before a SPAC merger.
RenoRun, a last-mile delivery provider of building and construction materials, has raised $142 million in a series B round and announced its expansion to Washington, D.C.
E-commerce is becoming an increasing area of focus for some ocean carriers.
Data collection is only part of the solution for e-commerce brands. It’s understanding what to do with that data and how much to share with customers that really matters.
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.
Merchants Fleet CEO Brendan Keegan discusses the company’s 2021 performance and his outlook for this year.
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.
With its foundation in place, Gatik looks to accelerate middle-mile autonomous deliveries across North America.
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.
E-commerce personalization platforms are playing an increasingly important role in the success of last-mile delivery.
The Postal Service, bogged down by delivery delays and staff shortages, is taking on a monumental task from Washington –– can it succeed?
DroneUp CEO Tom Walker sat down with Modern Shipper to discuss his company’s expanding delivery business, including its partnership with Walmart.
In a move that will triple its European carrier base, FourKites is building the continent’s largest multimodal carrier network.
Electric cargo bike delivery provider Urb-E is expanding to Los Angeles as the first city in an expansion of its service in 2022.
XPO adds two terminals and 50 dock doors to its North American network.
Data indicates delivery companies may have been overstaffed for the peak shipping season, leading to fewer delays and a successful season.
Autonomous sidewalk delivery company Serve Robotics completed robot deliveries with zero human interaction — an industry first.
Robotic Assistance Devices Mobile is looking to bring to market a 700-pound autonomous robot for logistics and last-mile delivery operations.
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.
The latest state of fulfillment report from Bringg finds retailers adapting to faster delivery and fulfillment demands, but many challenges continue to hamper efforts at meeting consumer demands.
Walmart InHome customers in Florida will get first access to HomeValet’s Smart Box, a lockable, temperature-controlled porch box.
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.
A new report predicts that the adoption of drones and self-driving delivery vehicles will accelerate in the years ahead, creating a $4.9 billion market by 2030.
Uber has announced it will no longer deliver from restaurants in Brazil through its Eats platform, focusing instead on growing its grocery and retail delivery businesses.
After Amazon announced it would become the first customer for Stellantis’ ProMaster electric van, Rivian stock tumbled, dropping more than 20% at one point.
BrightDrop announced FedEx has ordered 2,000 additional electric vans and is in discussions for up to 20,000 more. Walmart also has placed an order for EVs, planning to add 5,000 to its home delivery fleet.
New last-mile delivery vehicles and electric platforms from Udelv, Ree Automotive and Lightning eMotors have been announced in recent days.
Walmart plans to rapidly expand its InHome Delivery service, hiring 3,000 drivers to handle deliveries.
New tax reporting standards that go into effect in January could help or hurt gig workers, depending on how their employers react.
Whether you’re running an online store or a brick-and-mortar outlet, timely deliveries are crucial for a hassle-free purchase experience.
Tel Aviv-based delivery platform Bringg wants to bring unprecedented flexibility to the last mile.
Perhaps no single segment of the supply chain was more affected by the COVID pandemic than last-mile delivery. The final mile has undergone an evolution as e-commerce and faster delivery demands take hold.
