Cleo has introduced a new tool to help retailers manage potential violations of service level agreements before they occur.
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.
Security firm Sansec is urging e-commerce users of Adobe platforms to download an emergency patch following reports of hackers gaining access to customer payment information.
Warehouse workers and supervisors worry about automation’s potential to replace jobs, but they show optimism when it comes to boosting productivity.
Consumers are demanding more, and retailers that employ a multinode strategy across their supply chain are better equipped to meet those needs.
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.
Descartes has acquired NetCHB, a customs filing technology provider that specializes in e-commerce border trade.
BigCommerce is enhancing its B2B e-commerce solutions through the acquisition of price-quoting technology provider B2B Ninja.
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.
Imaginnovate will spin off Fleet Enable, its last-mile technology business, as it looks to grow market share in the final mile.
The ride-hailing giant has struggled to turn a profit over the years, but that finally changed in 2021.
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.
The Industrial Internet of Things is quickening the pace of innovation within the retail supply chain.
With convenience and sustainability top of mind for consumers and retailers, Ohi is starting carbon-neutral deliveries in under two hours.
While much of the focus in 2021 was on the supply chain, the toll it took on e-commerce sellers was dramatic.
A new coalition, Justice for App Workers, is aiming to unionize about 100,000 ride-share and delivery drivers in New York City.
Logistics provider GXO is now using 3D technology to automatically measure and size shipping boxes to the item being shipped.
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.
Glencore is selling its metals warehousing business to Malaysia-based Infinity Logistics and Transport Ventures.
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.
BigCommerce is focused on ramping up its B2B offerings as e-commerce continues to overtake traditional business buying practices.
Point Pickup is launching a gig economy app that rewards workers for making deliveries through the platform.
Merchants Fleet CEO Brendan Keegan discusses the company’s 2021 performance and his outlook for this year.
BJ’s Wholesale Club is acquiring four distribution centers and the related private truck fleets from Burris Logistics as it looks to secure its refrigerated supply chain.
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?
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.
Data indicates delivery companies may have been overstaffed for the peak shipping season, leading to fewer delays and a successful season.
Warehouse robotics firm Exotec has raised $335 million in funding as it looks to deploy more of its solutions in fulfillment operations.
Robotic Assistance Devices Mobile is looking to bring to market a 700-pound autonomous robot for logistics and last-mile delivery operations.
Vantiq is joining forces with IBM, Infosys and others to create a low-code retail development platform designed to encourage innovation.
An IBM and NRF survey of consumers finds that hybrid shopping options are becoming the default preference for many.
Google-backed Nuro has released its third-generation delivery vehicle, simply called Nuro, and will partner with Kroger to roll it out in Houston.
Ricoh USA will provide technical and customer support for warehouse fulfillment robotics made by 6 River Systems.
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.
Berkshire Grey has introduced software that allows two of its popular sorting and picking products to efficiently switch to reverse logistics operations when needed.
Walmart InHome customers in Florida will get first access to HomeValet’s Smart Box, a lockable, temperature-controlled porch box.
Premium experiences, mobile access and fast delivery are among the keys to driving e-commerce sales, two new surveys find.
Estonia-based Bolt offers a platform similar to Uber’s, with a ride-hailing business and food and grocery delivery services.
While Amazon is the 800-pound retail gorilla, most retailers are focused on more immediate concerns, such as meeting fulfillment and delivery demands.
Warehouse executives see great potential with AI, but most feel it is being underutilized due to a lack of understanding.
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.
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.
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.
Supply chain disruptions will not disappear in 2022, so e-commerce businesses need to consider how they will navigate a new normal.
As COVID ravaged the economy, the gig economy boomed. Responding to the need, gig workers stepped up to ensure groceries were delivered and e-commerce orders arrived on time.
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.
If shopping in 2021 could be summed up in one word, it would be e-commerce. Online shopping has had profound effects on the global economy.
Whether you’re running an online store or a brick-and-mortar outlet, timely deliveries are crucial for a hassle-free purchase experience.
As fulfilment operations evolve to meet fast-shipping demands of e-commerce, robotics has become the default option to increase throughput.
‘When shoppers form an addiction to Amazon, it affects their lives in surprising ways,’ says supply chain data company TransImpact
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.
Commercial real estate sales continued to boom in 2021, with prices up 27.4% on a year-over-year basis in November.
Drone delivery reached new heights in 2021, and as a result, there was no shortage of interest in the technology.
Sources within GLP told The Washington Post that the public company will manage about $100 billion in U.S. logistics real estate assets.
Veho, a crowdsourced e-commerce delivery platform, has raised $125 million to become last-mile delivery’s latest unicorn company.
B2B e-commerce is exploding, but payments processes are not keeping up, turning what should be a seamless experience into a frustrating process for many.
The customer journey should not end with a return, said parcelLab CEO Tobias Buxhoidt. Instead, the return should represent another opportunity to build a loyal customer.
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.
Uber Eats will begin delivering from select restaurants in Santa Monica using autonomous vehicles provided by Motional.
FedEx Express has taken delivery of the first electric vans as part of a 500-unit order from BrightDrop. The vehicles are in operation in California.
Launched in April 2020, Uber Connect is now offering same-day local delivery to 6,000 cities across the country.
Alan Adler has spent his life inventing products, but it his AeroPress coffee brewer that is his most famous. It is also a direct-to-consumer product success story.
Technology platform Deliveright is expanding its services to include heavy-goods delivery in Canada.
Walmart announced two new fulfillment centers to help it meet growing e-commerce demand.
The e-commerce shipping platform adds former Postmates and Pinterest executive Andreas Lieber to its leadership ranks.
Avatour is turning the boring Zoom business call into an immersive and interactive experience for logistics professionals.
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.
Merchants Fleet is continuing its electrification efforts, announcing it will order EV step vans from Xos.
The proposed law could have widespread ramifications across the European Union –– and maybe even across the pond.
A zero-emissions delivery pilot in Seattle showed electric cargo bikes could potentially replace delivery trucks, but plenty of work remains to achieve that goal.
Ford owns 12% of electric vehicle startup Rivian, and while it is a direct competitor to Ford’s own ambitions of electric vehicle dominance, that stake could be the driving force in the automaker’s transformation.
AxleHire has expanded its final-mile delivery services for DTC shipper X Delivery with a Chicago service.
Automation company Berkshire Grey has released the latest generation of its Robotic Product Sortation solution for e-commerce order fulfillment.
Even as container ship backlogs ease, the ripple effects will continue to pressure logistics operators, hampering their ability to move goods through supply chains.
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.
As shoppers return to stores, more brands are blending the online and physical worlds through the use of augmented reality.
Venture capital fund EQT Ventures is a backer of electric and autonomous vehicle maker Einride, but it is also a supporter of sustainable business models.
Instant-delivery firm Jokr announced it has reached unicorn status following a $260 million Series B funding round and is adding Boston to its service area.
GXO Logistics will open an e-commerce warehouse in Atlanta for MYXfitness, an at-home fitness brand.
In its latest logistics bid, Blackstone Group is buying 124 logistics properties in the U.S. and Europe.
Merchants Fleet is looking to expand access to information on fleet electrification, introducing a central hub of tools and research.
Robotic delivery firm Nuro will begin making autonomous deliveries for 7-Eleven in Mountain View, California.
