Modern Shipper covers the gig economy, including same-day, on-demand, and last-mile delivery jobs and services. Readers will find current news on gig economy companies, gig economy workers, gig economy data and trends. In addition, Modern Shipper focuses on e-commerce, e-commerce platforms and companies, and e-commerce services and technologies.
Electric Last Mile Solutions has delivered its first Class 1 all-electric cargo van to a customer, beating a Q4 goal for the first delivery.
Customers looking to return e-commerce purchases may now be able to do so at Staples locations. The retailer has partnered with e-commerce returns specialist Happy Returns.
The fintech company is tapping into a nationwide payments system infrastructure to get gig workers paid within seconds.
GM subsidiary BrightDrop said its EV600 electric cargo van is entering limited production. The company also announced a smaller EV410 version.
Middle-mile autonomous vehicle company Gatik will use Goodyear intelligent tire technology on its vehicles to collect and transmit critical tire data in real time.
After a big week for same-day delivery services, here’s a look at the past, present and future of the same-day market.
E-commerce growth and a shortage of workers have more warehouse operators looking toward automation, but adoption rates remain slow.
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.
Trucks release a lot of data. Two attorneys from the Benesch law firm discuss the ownership of that data on this week’s podcast.
A new study has found that while online sales are driving up revenue for grocers, many are losing money on e-commerce and struggling with building a path forward.
Opponents of the legislation were particularly focused on a law known as PAGA.
Honeywell hopes its new robot will cut back on warehouse injuries while making case picking more productive than ever.
To lower its insurance rates and protect its drivers and product, cannabis distributor Bloom Farms turned to Azuga’s dashcams and specialty insurer QuadScore.
GoFor’s new strategy will use carbon offsets, EVs, smart packaging and more to make delivery carbon-negative.
FedEx doesn’t operate any 747 freighters itself but is hiring Atlas Air to use jumbo jets on its behalf.
On the heels of a short seller’s takedown, Workhorse halts electric van deliveries and recalls units already in customer hands.
Bed Bath & Beyond said it has become the first home goods retailer to list its products directly on DoorDash Marketplace, giving it the opportunity to reach more potential customers with same-day delivery.
Berkshire Grey has introduced a robotic shuttle put wall that it said will dramatically increase the capacity of warehouse operators to process e-commerce orders.
Hai Robotics, a warehouse robotics firm from China that recently entered the North American market, has announced $200 million across two funding rounds.
The company didn’t blindside anyone. But it didn’t please that many, either.
“With GCP as a partner, their strategic connections will allow us to build the technology that our FDPs are craving,” says the FRONTDoor Collective COO.
Jokr promises 15-minute grocery delivery. It has now added 3 more New York City boroughs to its delivery network.
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 […]
Noncontract prices will climb by 5.9% for FedEx’s Express, Ground and Freight services.
Engineers and designers of the Wing delivery drone share insights into the aircraft’s development and the overall mission for the company in a new video.
Self-driving technology company Aurora said it will deploy a Toyota Sienna autonomous vehicle in rideshare service in the next six months.
DoorDash continues to expand its options with the addition of on-demand alcohol delivery in the U.S., Canada and Australia.
Locus Robotics is acquiring Waypoint Robotics, adding industrial-strength mobile robot platforms to its portfolio.
In the second installment of Drone Disruptors, Modern Shipper sat down with Volansi CEO Will Roper.
Seasonal hiring begins as transportation providers plan for another big peak season. FedEx is looking to add 90,000 workers.
As companies struggle to ensure independent contractors are properly classified, many are missing out on the value technology can provide in the process.
The holidays are closer than you think, and gifts aren’t getting any easier to come by.
E-commerce is giving brands of all sizes the opportunity to grow, but without the right partner to make the shopping experience local, they are likely losing out on sales.
Electric-vehicle maker Rivian is said to be looking for as much as $8 billion from its upcoming IPO, which would make it the fourth-largest U.S. IPO in the past 10 years.
The grocery delivery unicorn edges closer to an IPO and a seat at the table with Walmart, Instacart and Uber.
Walmart will begin offering delivery of groceries and other products via self-driving vehicles through a partnership with Ford and Argo AI.
Workhorse decides to pursue alternative opportunities after ending its bid fight with the Postal Service.
Stord, the cloud supply chain company, has raised $90 million and reached unicorn status with a $1.1 billion valuation.
DHL Express is one of Atlas Air’s biggest customers. It just renewed leases for 20 planes.
The two companies are partnering on an integrated e-commerce and supply chain management platform.
Locus Robotics announced an additional $50 million investment in the company from Tiger Global Management just eight months after a $150 million Series E round.
Delivery drones could be damaged or even grounded by weather, including unseen winds aloft, leaving customers angry at missed deliveries and shippers scrambling.
Embark Trucks will use BYD electric trucks to cover 50 miles of HP printer loads, while its autonomous tractors take the middle segment.
Some large buy-now, pay-later providers are dropping fees for late payments, and they could be digging themselves into a hole.
PICKUP CEO Brenda Stoner said that in last-mile big-and-bulky delivery, it’s a combination of people and technology that makes it work.
3PL and e-commerce warehouse customers of Advanced Handling Systems can now choose robotic solutions from Berkshire Grey.
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.
UPS is buying Roadie, a same-day delivery firm, as it seeks to expand its package delivery options to customers.
FreightWaves’ Brian Straight was at the big conference for home delivery in the city of brotherly love.
The financial analysis of Uber Freight does not yet include the impact of Transplace, which the digital brokerage is acquiring.
Zebra is now integrating FourKites’ Dynamic Yard into its MotionWorks Yard solution and selling it to select clients in North America and Europe.
E-commerce giant Alibaba unveils dropshipping, delivery tools for U.S. small businesses looking to grow their digital sales.
Last-mile delivery has become such an important piece of the customer journey, but too many companies don’t listen to the customer and continue to deploy failing strategies.
Most of the levies will fall within the range of 20 cents to 29 cents per package.
Cruise Automation and BrightDrop, two GM siblings, may find common ground in applying autonomy to electric van delivery.
The nationwide carrier knows that peak demand is on the horizon, and it’s in need of a bit of assistance.
Tight capacity, surcharges and customer demands are just a few of the pain points that continue to impact shippers heading into peak season.
“Its rapid customer adoption is clear, demonstrable feedback of the value that Fractory brings to manufacturing supply chains,” says investor.
Oshkosh pushes productivity and efficiency benefits of new mail trucks ahead of whether they are battery powered.
The automaker is committing to hydrogen as its fuel of the future — and not just for its commercial vehicles.
One major concern for the opposition is a possible explosion of lawsuits under the state’s PAGA provision.
The tech-focused online seller is bringing same-day services across Southern California, reaching the state’s five largest counties.
Growth in couriers and warehouses took an outsize percentage of the total net growth in jobs last month.
Most all-cargo carriers that buy used passenger planes rebuild them for heavy cargo. Easter Airlines has a quicker, cheaper idea.
Supply chain backups and pandemic-weary consumers mean that gifts are in short supply and high demand.
Last-mile delivery firm AxleHire has tapped URB-E and Tortoise for nationwide pilots of zero-emission delivery programs.
Target has acquired tech companies and delivery providers, all in a quest to better manage its e-commerce logistics networks.
Supply chain disruptions and the growth of e-commerce have forced Seko Logistics to think differently about its logistics network.
Bed Bath & Beyond knew its supply chain was outdated for an e-commerce world, but a transformation required more than just logistics investments.
ShipMatrix’s forecast projects less of an imbalance than the 2020 peak.
Expedited-delivery surcharge to be imposed on top of basic delivery fee.
AxleHire is adding two new facilities in Newark and Philadelphia to bolster its East Coast presence.
The IPO is expected to take place after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission completes its review.
Amazon Air’s rate of growth is amazing. It will soon have 80 aircraft moving e-commerce shipments for business and residential customers.
Kiwibot is rolling out delivery robots in four new locations as it continues to expand its service area.
Alliance Ground International found new digs outside Newark airport after officials gave the warehouse lease to Amazon.
Business-to-business sales have traditionally been done face to face. But not anymore.
Motional has unveiled its Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi that is entering testing in the Los Angeles area.
OneRail makes last-mile delivery profitable for shippers.
Middle-mile autonomous vehicle startup Gatik has announced an $85M Series B funding round and the start of operations in Texas.
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.
Ideanomics, which operates at the intersection of fintech and disruptive technologies, is acquiring electric vehicle maker VIA Motors in an all-stock transaction.
Companies in the industry have come to expect better visibility from their partners. Just as importantly, end consumers have started expecting real-time visibility on online orders.
Sudden end to inbound deliveries in Albany will force shippers to seek alternatives.
The New York City Council voted to require DoorDash, Grubhub and others to cap commissions for delivery services at 15%.
Electric vehicle maker Rivian has filed for an IPO that could value the company as much as $80 billion.
As global steel shortages build, racking shortages is hampering efforts to get more facilities operational.
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.
Last-mile delivery company Point Pickup Technology has acquired e-commerce technology platform GrocerKey.
Logistics technology solutions have never been in greater demand. But companies need to leverage new-age tools and modern-day attitudes to effectively tell their stories, says the founder of Virago Marketing.
A2Z Drone Delivery is adding a dual-drop commercial drone to its tether deployment system, giving last-mile drone delivery a boost.
In 2014, Sendle sought to provide a package delivery alternative to the Australia Post. It is now in the U.S. taking on UPS and FedEx.
A push to legislate the definition of app-based drivers also is ongoing, as well as a lawsuit by the state’s attorney general.
The two companies are joining forces to provide a tech-powered, eco-friendly alternative to a wasteful supply chain.
Pilot Freight Services took the unusual step of buying a trucking company to connect its e-commerce delivery services.
After a year-plus of online schooling, back-to-school shopping isn’t what it used to be.
