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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.

Wiliot’s Steve Statler breaks down the company’s V2 pixel and Universal Automation Platform for Modern Shipper.

Capacity constraints, wars and more are putting pressure on logistics operators to innovate like never before.

Amazon Air is a juggernaut. It has doubled in size in two years.

New one-week lag time, down from two weeks, matches FedEx’s surcharge sequence.

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.

Many contractors made investments to move packages that never came.

Electric Last Mile Solutions is under scrutiny for insider trading and failure to fulfill promises to investors.

The all-new Cessna SkyCourier is an important part of FedEx’s fleet modernization for serving small, rural locations.

E-commerce is driving the need for flexibility among shippers, which are looking toward logistics providers to offer options.

Already a force to be reckoned with in the food delivery space, DoorDash is looking at adding reverse logistics capabilities.

Pitney Bowes will add AmbiSort robotics to its e-commerce hubs throughout the U.S. following a successful pilot of the technology.

Understanding the difference between routed and scheduled deliveries is a key to last-mile delivery success.

Spiking fuel levies are expected to put more pressure on shippers to either eat higher costs or pass them on to end customers.

DHL runs a big airline, but it doesn’t fly the planes. Singapore Airlines is the latest big supplier.

FreightWaves’ Modern Shipper brand and WHAT THE TRUCK?!? podcast are finalists in the 68th Annual Jesse H. Neal Awards’ Best New Product and Best Podcast categories.

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.

Shopify joins Shippo for Platforms, a new offering from the Bay Area-based company that offers e-commerce shipping services.

Two Samsung executives break down how retail supply chains are going mobile.

DHL is upgrading its fleet of large freighters.

Postal Service reform legislation is headed to the White House after the Senate stamped its approval on Tuesday.

Think of Cainiao as the Amazon logistics of China. It’s spreading its wings in Latin America.

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

Kroger is rapidly expanding its e-commerce grocery capabilities, announcing three new locations for fulfillment centers.

Ukraine spillover effects now include higher shipping cost for FedEx.

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.

Geoffrey Finlay, CEO of Chicago-based Logistyx Technologies, said joining E2open will “enable more companies to ship smarter.”

Militaries prepare for battle, but they also prepare for logistics. The resupply of troops and movement of equipment is crucial to successful operations.

ATRI has conducted significant research through the years that has informed policy and driven change. CEO Rebecca Brewster sits down with Nicole Glenn of Candor Expedite to discuss the organization.

Companies like ACI Logistix are using this broader approach to delivery as leverage in building their businesses.

The cost of truck transportation, measured in the PPI, continues to climb.

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

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.

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

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.

The French company says it has a better solution for North American visibility users. Others say it lacks the clout to get it done.

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.

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

The load board at Truckstop.com remains the core business but integrating it with other operations is seen as providing opportunity.

Contract logistics giant GXO announced Monday it has officially made a bid for Clipper Logistics.

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.

Contract logistics giant GXO sees numerous growth opportunities for years to come.

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

Energy generated by the solar panels will charge the battery and power liftgates and ancillary equipment.

Softbank is leading a $140 million investment into headless commerce firm fabric at a $1.5 billion valuation.

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.

Lufthansa is complementing its transcontinental freighter fleet with some smaller aircraft.

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

Fulfillment robotics developer RightHand Robotics has raised $66 million as it seeks to expand globally.

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.

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.

Just like in California, Uber, Lyft and others are funding the effort to define gig workers through a referendum.

A trio of politicians in Washington is hoping to get funding approved to study portable benefits models for gig workers.

GXO Logistics announced it has worked out the details of a $1.3 billion acquisition of Clipper Logistics.

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.

Staffing remains a challenge for warehouse operators, but many are still not meeting the top demand of workers: schedule flexibility.

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

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.

E-commerce platform Shopify said a lack of government stimulus will hold down revenue growth in 2021.

SmartLynx will use the Airbus conversion center to modify a half dozen small jets for full-time cargo operations.

Strong revenue and EPS numbers spark an after-hours share rally.

Tight warehouse supply t o last through 2024, Bjorsen says.

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Microfulfillment will turn brick and mortar stores into giant vending machines, Ladd says

Factored Quality has announced a $5.6 million seed round of funding. The platform connects e-commerce and consumer brands to quality control inspectors around the world.

Third-party logistics provider Flexport’s latest innovation: renting modified passenger aircraft for dedicated cargo service from a novice cargo carrier.

Cleo has introduced a new tool to help retailers manage potential violations of service level agreements before they occur.

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.

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.

Amazon Air is expanding further in the Great Plains.

BigCommerce is enhancing its B2B e-commerce solutions through the acquisition of price-quoting technology provider B2B Ninja.

The LTL segment remains a work in progress, but analysts are confident that Jacobs & Co. can turn it around.

Natilus is developing robot cargo jets in four sizes and has orders from five customers.

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.

A.P. Moller – Maersk announced the $1.8 billion acquisition of U.S. forwarder Pilot Freight Services. The deal is the company’s latest move in building out a land-based logistics network.

Imaginnovate will spin off Fleet Enable, its last-mile technology business, as it looks to grow market share in the final mile.

Ongoing supply chain constraints and the need to get a handle on e-commerce fulfillment is driving interest in logistics companies among retailers.

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

A Postal Service reform package passed by the House on Tuesday would eliminate massive financial burdens at the agency while maintaining a unified package and mail network.

XPO Logistics has issued 2022 guidance and vows to fully right the LTL segment’s operating ratio by midyear.

DHL is renewing every aircraft lease it can because air cargo demand is robust.