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Electric vehicle users on the Lyft platform will be eligible for up to 45% savings when charging within EVgo’s network.

The constitutionality of California’s Prop 22, which barred AB5 from being implemented against gig drivers, gets another court hearing Tuesday.

Consumers can take drop-offs to any of 2,000 FedEx Office locations

Matternet drones will begin flying a 7-minute route in Zurich, Switzerland, in one of the world’s largest beyond visual line of sight pilot programs.

Japan Airlines will fly freighters for Yamato Transport, which needs airlift to supplement a shrinking pool of truck drivers in Japan.

Robotic delivery firm Kiwibot has launched service at Loyola Marymount University, leveraging Nvidia technology and satellites to create campuswide delivery.

Customers can now tip Amazon drivers by saying “thank you,” but a lawsuit accuses the company of using tips for itself.

The on-time delivery rates for the November shopping holidays were better than in 2021, Ship Matrix said.

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.

Canada’s GoBolt, which is building an end-to-end supply chain network powered by an all-electric fleet, receives Series C financing.

Einride has raised $500 million through a combination of equity and debt financing, giving it more funding to accelerate deployment of its autonomous and electric vehicles.

The approximately $10 million settlement includes around $3.3 million that the firm repaid merchants in 2021.

While safety is top of mind for fleet operators, addressing negative driver behaviors remains unpopular.

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

BrightDrop said large-scale production of its vans will begin at its Ontario, Canada, assembly plant, and DHL Express is adding the EVs to its fleet.

The carriers have had their day, and the pendulum appears to be swinging back in the shippers’ direction.

A FedEx Ground driver has been arrested and is facing capital murder and aggravated kidnapping charges after the body of 7-year-old Athena Strand was found Friday evening less than 10 miles from her home in Paradise, Texas.

Drone delivery provider Matternet is ready for takeoff after receiving a milestone Production Certificate from the FAA this week.

It wasn’t a large gain, but truck transportation jobs in November continued an almost unbroke upward trend of gains since the worst of the pandemic.

The health and wellness retailer will offer more than 27,000 products for delivery in as little as one hour, 24 hours a day.

While there is interest in EVs in the last-mile space, many companies are reluctant to adopt them at this point.

Drivers affected by FedEx Freight’s furloughs will receive return-to-work guarantees and a $300 weekly incentive while they are out of work.

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

OneRail plans to scale sales, marketing and data science.

A Mercatus Center senior fellow said efforts to classify independent contractors as employees could result in fewer jobs.

AWS Supply Chain has launched an application to unify supply chain data from multiple systems and vendors.

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.

With a valuation of close to $2 billion after its latest round of funding, Locus is “ready to go” for IPO.

Despite high inflation, big discounts drove shoppers to stores and online, with e-commerce sales posting records over the Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend.

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

Retailers have had to get creative to deal with too much inventory, but from moving inventory into stores to better inventory management, there are steps that can be taken.

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

As more retailers implement fees to return items purchased online, a new survey shows consumers are pushing back.

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.

UPS has raised rates on the last-mile delivery product it operates in concert with the U.S. Postal Service.

Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter has been widely panned for driving away advertisers, but could he have a larger plan?

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

The hub outside Philadelphia will support next-day ground deliveries between southern Maine and southern Virginia.

A cease-and-desist order filed by a New York City court could give Amazon warehouse workers added protections when attempting to unionize.

Scandit has released a report showing that last-mile delivery drivers are working harder and faster than ever before.

Amazon is expected to fight a new effort by workers at its air cargo hub in Northern Kentucky to form a union.

Launching in California this week, Xpede looks to shake up the app-based delivery game with an unorthodox selection.

E-commerce sales taxes vary across the country, creating a patchwork of regulations that sellers must follow. The GAO says Congress should fix this.

Supply chain and logistics companies got time in the limelight on Time magazine’s list of the 200 Best Inventions of 2022.

FloorFound, which specializes in oversize-item recommerce, has opened five dedicated facilities to make the resale of items easier.

Several high-profile commercial electric vehicle makers have faced recent struggles, but BrightDrop says it is on pace for $1 billion in revenue next year.

Following through on a legislation package approved last fall, New York City is eyeing unprecedented wages for delivery workers.

Amazon has rented a new air cargo facility in New Hampshire and launched daily freighter service to shorten delivery times.

Stord has added a carrier-agnostic last-mile delivery solution to its product suite, allowing brands to find the most efficient delivery partner for their items.

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

ShippingEasy is the latest company to offer carbon offsets to merchants shipping this holiday season.

GXO Logistics said it has doubled the use of automation in its facilities and is operating nearly 7,600 pieces of technology.

The latest round of funding for Attabotics supports the 3D robotics firm’s goal to revolutionize legacy fulfillment centers across the supply chain industry.

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

Uber just rolled out several features ahead of the holidays, including a new Holiday Shop and an upgrade to Uber Connect.

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.

FedEx’s airline unit is taking down many flights to save money as it scrambles to counter a steep decline in shipping revenue.

The Department of Labor is seeking comments on its proposed independent contractor rule, and the trucking world is stepping up.

After launching commercial services in California and Texas, Amazon Prime Air came out with a new delivery drone design.

Now that awareness has increased and investments are being made, it’s time for forwarders to shift their focus toward seeking exceptional end-to-end digital shipping experiences that allow them to combine relationships and expertise with great tech.

The U.S. Postal Service plans to freeze rates on Parcel Select Ground and new Connect Local services but will institute a big increase on First Class Package Service.

The U.S. Postal Service posted declines in package-delivery revenue and volume.

Target has unveiled a new store model geared toward omnichannel fulfillment that soon will become the standard design.

Euronet’s Dandelion payment network aims to cut out the middleman – and the cost – of cross-border payments.

Contract logistics giant GXO posts a better-than-expected earnings per share and affirms its full-year targets.

Alphabet’s Wing this week teamed with DoorDash on a limited drone delivery service in Logan, Australia, where it has operated since 2019.

Carriers and shippers ignoring the middle mile could be leaving money on the table.

Over the next few weeks, Google will add the ability to track packages directly from your inbox.

U.S. policymakers and electric vehicle manufacturers have a path to making EVs accessible to every American.

Amazon has completed 5 million deliveries with Rivian’s custom electric delivery vans since the program launched in July.

Ouster and Velodyne have seen their stock prices tumble this year, but can a merger between the two lead to a turnaround?

DHL Express’ tariff hike will exceed the increases by FedEx and UPS.

October hiring in the truck transportation sector took a surprising turn upward in October, according to BLS data.

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

Cargojet is better protected from an economic downturn than airlines handling general air cargo because of e-commerce and deep partnerships.

Holiday sales will decline by up to 50% from 2021 levels, but they will still be healthy despite macroeconomic concerns, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).

Technology firm Grip has emerged from stealth with a $2 million funding round and plans to reimagine direct-to-consumer perishable shipping.

Einride will be building electric vehicle charging stations to support Maersk’s deployment of its E-truck, starting with a facility near the Port of Los Angeles.

The deal announced Wednesday marks Ryder System’s second purchase of an e-fulfillment company in less than a year.

E-commerce platform eBay has extended agreements for Pitney Bowes to continue providing cross-border shipping services to eBay customers.

Cargo revenues from Sun Country Airlines’ Amazon business were flat in the third quarter.

The unit’s “space and pace” program will bypass the class-rates formula in favor of pricing based on dimensions and weight.

Amazon and payment provider Parafin are offering online sellers a cash advance offer with flexible repayment terms.

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.

Target-owned Shipt has come under fire for allegedly misclassifying workers as independent contractors.

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

Amazon reported a third-quarter sales deceleration that it says will persist into the holidays.

Delivery drones are showing their last-mile value on a mission to hard-to-reach customers on Sanibel Island, Florida.

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

The transformation of Walmart’s distribution network continues with the unveiling of a revamped facility in Texas.

A reversion to the mean will occur after two strong years, Armstrong & Associates predicts.

ShipBob has launched new integrations with Amazon, giving merchants faster inventory and shipping services when selling through the e-commerce platform.

UPS reported higher-than-expected earnings per share and reaffirmed its full-year targets.

Researchers, using self-reported data from an 11-year period, have found that gig workers suffer from poorer health than salaried workers.

Scandit and Samsung’s collaboration brings new smart data capture to increase workflow efficiency on its new smartphone.

“U.S. merchants and marketplaces will need to look for new customers, and this may be a great opportunity to market to and acquire customers from beyond their borders in Q4 and into 2023,” said BoxC’s new director of business development, Mark Waverek.

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

A new survey of warehouse labor employment reveals tons of job openings, higher pay and better work-life flexibility.