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UPS’ general rate increase is designed to offset elevated cost inflation.

Hawaiian Airlines will begin operating Amazon Air’s largest cargo jets on the retailer’s biggest shipping lanes next year.

Fulfillment isn’t as simple as it used to be. These are the five pain points giving e-commerce firms a headache.

In a major move, Amazon is acquiring 10 large freighter aircraft for long-haul international transport and hiring Hawaiian Airlines to fly them.

More than 49 million Americans were victims of porch pirates in the last year, and that is leading to a push for more alternative delivery options.

Many brands don’t have the know-how on inventory turnover and what their rates mean in the long term. But ShipBob believes it may have the answers.

As part of a companywide restructuring, Gopuff conducted another round of layoffs, primarily affecting its customer service team.

A new online marketplace that automates the process of buying and selling pallets has launched with hopes of reducing costs for all.

Two driver/warehouse worker strikes against Sysco are either over or likely to end soon.

Logistics and delivery companies are exploring how to optimize trips to multiresidence buildings like apartment complexes.

HyperTrack’s new Playground feature simulates a delivery environment for customers to test out last-mile strategies.

Auctane, which counts ShipStation among its shipping brands, has reached an agreement with the U.S. Postal Service to offer customers the best rates available.

An Amazon warehouse in Upstate New York will not become the second to unionize after workers vote no.

Supply chain disruptions and inflation have changed consumer behavior and retailer strategies, leading to a longer holiday shopping season.

DroneDek and A2Z Drone Delivery are integrating DroneDek’s “mailbox of the future” with A2Z’s Rapid Delivery System drone solution.

Two key provisions in the Department of Labor’s proposed independent contractor rule could pose problems for transportation companies.

Carriers facing cost and margin pressures are unlikely to back off holiday delivery levies, analysts say.

If Kroger’s acquisition of Albertsons holds up with the FTC, the companies could be on the verge of a logistics power play.

Businesses looking to expand their diverse-owned supplier base may find success by turning to local businesses.

GXO Logistics plans to add 22,000 employees to support the holiday shopping season, with many of the positions extending into the new year.

More than a dozen recent job postings signal that TikTok is looking to build fulfillment centers in the U.S.

While consumers are indicating they may be spending less on holiday shopping this year, many merchants are expecting something different.

The Learnship Sprint program is designed to teach employees industry-specific language to increase workplace productivity.

More than 300,000 current and former Instacart workers will receive a payout in the San Diego gig worker case.

A new proposed independent contractor rule from the Department of Labor could increase costs for trucking as well as for Uber and Lyft.

Joby will work with Delta to build a service that uses autonomous drones to take passengers to and from the airport.

Embattled ultrafast delivery service Gorillas could be acquired by Getir, according to sources.

Walmart is converting an Atlanta fulfillment center and letting go of nearly 1,500 warehouse associates.

China-based Zongteng Group has acquired a large cargo jet to enhance its global e-commerce logistics distribution capabilities.

In a bid to reduce carbon emissions, Amazon will use a massive investment to add thousands of electric vehicles in Europe.

Via.Delivery continues to grow its buy online, pickup anywhere business, adding iconic retailer Perry Ellis and its associated brands to its shopping options.

FedEx goes big with a record GRI. UPS, facing a spike in labor costs, may go bigger.

Three years after launching tests of its driverless Scout robot, Amazon halted work on the project.

Slack delivery capacity could finally give Amazon the incentive to insource volumes handled by UPS.

Despite an economic slowdown, Walmart is putting money into automating its grocery fulfillment operations with Alert.

Jake McPaul, who led Misfits Market’s logistics operation during the COVID-19 pandemic, will lead Warp’s new Fresh Freight division.

Medical drone delivery specialist Zipline began flying commercially in Utah this week after months of testing.

FedEx Express and the union representing its pilots on Wednesday filed for federal mediation with the National Mediation Board to help unglue contract negotiations that began in May 2021. The […]

Gatik has removed the safety driver from daily routes it is running for Loblaw Companies in Canada.

GXO Logistics has received regulatory approval to complete its $1.3 billion acquisition of U.K.-based Clipper Logistics.

The international shipping giant signed a deal with the e-commerce platform to open up new opportunities for BigCommerce sellers.

Public sector procurement officers face the same challenges as commercial CPOs as they seek out ESG, diverse and local goods.

Motive has introduced a solution to help food and beverage shippers keep an eye on the status of their cargo.

On a reservation in rural southeastern Oklahoma, the Choctaw Nation is building the future of drone delivery.

Panelists at Amazon Business’ Reshape 2022 conference talk strategies and advice to succeed with ESG initiatives.

GigaCloud Technology’s last-mile and white-glove service will reach the entire contiguous United States.

Many companies believe machine learning is the solution to their problems, but it can’t overcome bad data and metrics.

Indra Nooyi refocused PepsiCo during her tenure as CEO, turning the company from one that made fun products to one that produced good-for-you products.

The Federal Trade Commission plans on getting involved in questions of independent contractor status.

Major carriers are temporarily suspending service in some Florida ZIP codes as downgraded storm rages on.

Front-line Amazon workers learned this week that the marketplace is investing $1 billion for pay hikes over the next year.

As more business purchasing moves online, Amazon Business is positioning itself to be the leader in the category.

DHL Express is the first customer for Eviation Aircraft’s electric aircraft, which made its first flight on Tuesday.

Conventional wisdom says that drones are best for small-payload deliveries, but Sabrewing would beg to differ.

While more B2B buyers are looking online, challenges persist, including missing product information and a lack of visibility into sustainably sourced products.

A new survey from BigCommerce looks at the future of shopping, including NFTs and the metaverse.

Blue Yonder has released two new offerings, Warehouse Execution System and Adaptive Fulfillment & Warehousing.

“Movement is the future. It’s multidimensional, where each facet presents a unique perspective tailored to the user’s requirements,” says project44 CEO Jett McCandless.

GXO Logistics has opened a new facility for Bayer Crop Science under its flexible warehousing option GXO Direct.

FarEye is working to create a shared ecosystem of delivery data, helping brands of all sizes reduce final-mile costs.

One market-breaking sale will no longer cut it. Amazon is introducing a second Prime Day-like sales event.

Darden, the parent company of Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse and others, doubled down on its no-delivery policy.

UPS has launched a program to offer one consolidated rate with no surcharges. However, experts said shippers may end up paying more compared with the traditional pricing plan.

FedEx announces a 6.9% tariff rate increase for all of its services except LTL.

SimpliRoute, a route optimization firm based in Chile and available in 26 Latin American countries, has expanded into the U.S.

FourKites will add enhanced visibility to Quiet’s “co-opetition” logistics model.

E-commerce continues to expand even as sales slow, with more than half of respondents to a survey shopping online at least once a week.

With the Postal Service ending its reseller program, some SMBs could see changes to their postage rates.

Infinium will provide Amazon with enough electrofuels to power its fleet approximately 5 million miles a year.

Amazon is slowing down its air cargo expansion as online sales slow but putting more volume through its new Northern Kentucky hub.

Together, Valqari and IDU Group are building urban drone infrastructure all the way from the sidewalk to the roofs of skyscrapers.

Many retailers and delivery providers choose to develop their own routing and fleet management software, but that can limit their flexibility and add unnecessary cost.

DHL is opening new package terminals at U.S. airports as demand keeps growing. The newest facility will be in Atlanta.

Associations have come together on supply chain issues in California to form the Goods Movement Alliance.

A ShipMatrix report says delivery capacity will average 110 million parcels per day, while demand will average just 92 million parcels.

1MRobotics looks to take an automation-first approach to fulfillment with a network of ‘nanofulfillment’ centers.

Cenntro introduced its Logistar 260 and Logistar 100 commercial EVs at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, Germany.

By consolidating storage and utilizing 3D robotics, Attabotics’ bin-carrying robot makes its commercial debut as part of the world’s first 3D robotics supply chain system.

Statement: ‘Protecting these workers from unfair, deceptive, and anticompetitive practices is a priority’

OneRail’s Bill Catania sees better asset utilization as a key to improving last-mile delivery capacity constraints.

FedEx has pulled its guidance a week before releasing first-quarter results. The company reported a $572 million year-on-year decline in FedEx Express’ operating income as macro weakness and higher costs took a toll.

Veeqo is Amazon’s new multichannel shipping software that finds customers the lowest rates based on size and weight.

With its fleet of electric vehicles, GoBolt will offer same- and next-day delivery of small parcels in the U.S. and Canada.

Locus Robotics announced that its autonomous mobile robots have now picked 1 billion items around the globe.

Billionaire Zara founder Amancio Ortega snapped up five U.S. warehouses for $722 million.

Amazon will spend $450 million over the next 12 months to fund rate increases for contractors, provide tuition reimbursement for drivers, and support a newly formed retirement plan.

A Pitney Bowes survey finds that 41% of respondents believe Sunday service is important. But three-quarters don’t think it will happen.

TeraWatt secured $1 billion to accelerate the buildout of its charging infrastructure and expand its team.

While drones have received plenty of hoopla, there are many questions that need to be answered. Efficient ground transport, though, is a viable and sustainable model for package delivery.

With strong backing from major players within the Southeast Asia port community and ecosystem, Haulio is the leading first-mile player in container logistics.

Peak season is becoming more of a black box every year, and the U.S. Postal Service is buckling up.

A new Descartes survey found that a majority of consumers will favor longer delivery times when it is better for the environment.

Bringg has joined forces with Uber Eats in France to provide retail delivery services through Uber Direct.

Cloostermans, a Belgium-based mechatronics company, was bought by Amazon to work alongside its European Innovation Lab in Italy.

The modern warehouse needs to accommodate many transportation types, but it also must be equipped with business intelligence to improve real-time performance.

Unpredictable markets, fluctuating demand, and a space shortage are making the case for why AI robotics are a must for warehouse operations.

After piloting driverless delivery with Motional in the spring, Uber Eats signs a multiyear deal with one of the biggest names in autonomy.Autonomous delivery to begin this fall in Texas, California

JD.com, the China-based mega e-commerce retailer, has begun operating its own cargo flights as part of its diversification into global logistics services.

Ree Automotive uses “corner technology,” in which all the wheels are individually controlled.

In the pursuit of a clean-energy freight industry, Lightning eMotors is working to make carbon-neutral operations possible.