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Recent research by MIT examines how market dynamics and relationships impact contract performance.

Is wireless charging an idea whose time has come for electric trucks? In some use cases, the answer is yes.

With new investments from Isuzu and trading giant Itochu, Gatik is on the path to mass production of short-haul autonomous trucks in 2027.

Texas-based vertical farm Eden Green Technology will grow, package and ship herbs from one of its two greenhouses in Cleburne.

J.B. Hunt said Thursday it will buy Walmart’s intermodal assets and that the two companies entered a multiyear agreement that will bring more shipments to J.B. Hunt’s network.

Walmart’s latest drone news could be a huge steppingstone for delivery drones in the United States.

Who is leading, following, emerging or out of the game in autonomous trucking? Here’s an assessment of shifts among the players.

Largest retailer joyously provides best reason yet for Walmart Plus.

A Walmart facility in California will expand its next- and two-day delivery capabilities.

In this edition: Walmart expands south, developments in the Northeast and meatloaf in minutes. 

Tyson Foods has signed a three-year contract to use Gatik autonomous trucks to move its protein products on the middle mile.

Big-box sellers report healthier-than-expected consumers and stress high in-stock rates.

One of the drawbacks of hydrogen adoption as a transportation fuel is the lack of infrastructure. Guess what? A network of hydrogen fueling already exists.

There is a lot more competition waiting to take a UPS parcel if workers go on strike, consultant Satish Jindel says.

This week in Borderlands: Production and exports of Mexican-built cargo trucks soared in March; Walmart is closing a logistics facility in Fort Worth, Texas; Target announced three distribution centers in Texas; and Maersk opened a global service center in Mexico City.

Walmart doubles down on omnichannel.

At the market What’s going on here? It seems every week some company is laying off more and more of its staff. Last week, Walmart announced layoffs of 200 people, […]

Consumers are buying food instead of “stuff.”

Supply chain and logistics firms are making their solutions known at the industry’s largest event. Here’s the most notable news.

Inside this edition: Sustainability measures become costly; fully automated warehouses could be the answer; and Walmart’s freshest collab.

Crstl looks to take on the digitization of transactions and data sharing between brands and major retailers like Walmart and Target.

A program launched by Walmart to recruit drivers internally has been vastly expanded.

As part of Amazon’s some 18,000 job cuts, a “significant number” of employees at several drone delivery facilities reportedly were laid off.

Walmart’s hiring initiative, which began with recruiting supply chain workers, is broadened to include all associates within a 50-mile radius of hiring offices.

La empresa contratará a asociados elegibles que no pertenezcan a la cadena de suministro

In a blockbuster new partnership, Walmart will offer its GoLocal and Store Assist technologies through the Salesforce app.

See how Walmart — quickly becoming one of the biggest names in drone delivery — and its network fared in 2022.

Walmart and DroneUp continued to expand their drone delivery footprint this week with launches in three new states.

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

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

Key Comparisons: Amazon vs Walmart

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

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

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

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

This week: XPO driver reaches 4 million safe driving miles, Walmart opens a new facility in Illinois and donates to local charities and Getir donates over 80,000 pounds of food to nonprofits.

Retailers are grappling with a “sonic boom of inventory” — and they have no idea what this year’s Christmas shopping season will look like.

U.S. imports accelerated in July, with inbound cargo from China reaching a year-to-date high, according to Descartes.

Walmart pulls back on its order activity to align its inventory levels with projected demand.

Walmart announced a new high-tech consolidation center in Pennsylvania, creating up to 1,000 jobs, will open soon.

On Jennifer Rumsey’s second day as CEO, Cummins Inc. reported strong Q2 earnings in North America.

Respect and communication remain vital aspects to driver retention.

Walmart has announced a partnership with Platform Science to equip the retailer’s private truck fleet of 12,000 drivers with telematics tablet devices.

This week: Loadsmart teams up with The Home Depot Foundation to support veterans, Ruan aids community after celebrating its 90th anniversary, and Walmart donates to nonprofits at the grand opening of a new e-commerce fulfillment center in Pennsylvania.

Canoo Inc. in May said its survival was iffy. With Walmart’s order of 4,500 electric delivery vehicles, the near term looks brighter.

Home discount retailer Big Lots adds same-day delivery from 1,000 U.S. stores.

The world’s largest retailer filed a patent that would combine two of last-mile delivery’s latest innovations: drones and robots.

Some free money from California to buy down the cost of electric trucks remains, but you better hurry to apply.

Los consumidores están cansados de comprar tantas cosas, para disgusto de minoristas y transportadores

Major retailers like Target, Walmart and Amazon are suddenly packed with inventories. It’s a whiplash that’s spooking investors.

Walmart will build four new fulfillment centers utilizing a combination of robotics, humans and machine learning for faster order fulfillment times.

Walmart announced it will add drone delivery to 32 locations in six states this year with partner DroneUp.

Partnering with AI-powered supply chain company Symbotic, Walmart is bringing robots to its 42 regional DCs.

Truckers will need to be patient as retailers burn through their buffer stock.

Autonomous technology company Gatik will expand operations in Kansas.

The company blames a faster-than-expected rise in costs during the second half of the quarter.

Gatik founder and CEO Gautam Narang said autonomous middle-mile trucks can replace traditional Class 8 tractor-trailers along fixed, repeatable routes.

Steuart Walton of Runway Group and Cyrus Sigari of UP.Partners explain why Northwest Arkansas has emerged as an innovation hub for the transportation and logistics sector — and a great place to live.

As e-commerce growth slows, last-mile delivery providers remain under pressure to deliver for shippers, even if they don’t know how much of their services will be required.

Shopify announced a $2.1 billion acquisition of last-mile delivery technology company Deliverr, but its stock tumbled after a Q1 earnings miss.

This week: J.B. Hunt recognizes its first female driver to hit 3 million safe driving miles, FedEx Ground announces its Entrepreneurs of the Year, and Walmart gives back to the community of its new distribution center.

Plug Power entered an agreement to provide Walmart lift trucks with up to 20 tons of green hydrogen per day.

The accelerator firm’s Supply Chain Innovation Platform connects Fortune 500 companies with FreightTech startups for continuous logistics innovation and efficiency.

1st-year drivers can make up to $110K, veteran drivers even more

The company has boosted first-year wages 7%-25% and launched a program to train supply chain workers to obtain CDLs.

Los conductores de primer año pueden ganar hasta 110 mil dólares, los veteranos aún más

Gatik CEO Gautam Narang will detail middle-mile autonomy’s role in the future of the supply chain at FreightWaves’ upcoming The Future of Supply Chain conference.

Chargepoint will provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure for Gatik customers in the U.S. and Canada.

Key speakers announced for The Future of Supply Chain.

Las instalaciones de Plainfield siguen ardiendo, sin que se hayan registrado heridos

A fire that started at a Walmart distribution center in Plainfield, Indiana, just before noon on Wednesday continued to burn into the following morning.

The Future of Supply Chain on May 9-10, 2022, at the Rogers Convention Center in NW Arkansas.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: China remains top US trade partner; German auto supplier announces more than $300M investment in Mexico; Walmart opening new distribution center in Texas; and construction begins on $1B USMCA park near Mexico City.

EcoCart will manage a new carbon-offset program for Walmart Canada that will aim to eliminate emissions from its last-mile delivery operation.

Tech-savvy consumers are leveraging digital tools to build shopping lists, order online

A new survey of online shoppers found that 72% have ordered groceries online in the past 90 days.

They can take my gravy when they pry it from my cold, greasy skillet.

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

FreightWaves Ratings is extending an invitation to private carriers to be considered for the inaugural list.

With its foundation in place, Gatik looks to accelerate middle-mile autonomous deliveries across North America.

DroneUp CEO Tom Walker sat down with Modern Shipper to discuss his company’s expanding delivery business, including its partnership with Walmart.

Company will use electric vans to expand InHome Delivery to cover 30 million Americans

Walmart InHome customers in Florida will get first access to HomeValet’s Smart Box, a lockable, temperature-controlled porch box.

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.

Walmart plans to rapidly expand its InHome Delivery service, hiring 3,000 drivers to handle deliveries.

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.

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.

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

Drone delivery reached new heights in 2021, and as a result, there was no shortage of interest in the technology.

Walmart announced two new fulfillment centers to help it meet growing e-commerce demand.

In some drone delivery consolidation, DroneUp acquired digital airspace and automation company AirMap and its airspace traffic management technology.

Atypical ways to help employees feel supported and invested in by the company, Walmart’s new container plan, and quarterly analysis of 3PLs.

Major retailers and suppliers reassured the White House they have a handle on supply chain volatility and can meet consumer demand.

Retail inventories jump ahead of the holiday buying season but the need for restocking will extend well into 2022, which bodes well for freight demand.

The Federal Trade Commission will investigate whether large companies have taken advantage of the supply chain chaos at the expense of consumers or smaller competitors.

An environmental coalition urges Target, Walmart, Amazon and Ikea to clean up their maritime emissions and shipping routes.