Modern Shipper
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.
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Geodis acquires last-mile logistics firm Need It Now Delivers
Geodis is acquiring Need It Now Delivers, adding 300 locations to its U.S. e-commerce network.
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BigCommerce turns on buy-now, pay-later options for merchants
BigCommerce will offer Affirm buy-now, pay-later payment options to its merchants.
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Viewpoint: As a recession looms, optimizing last-mile delivery should be your first port of call
With fuel costs rising and a potential recession looming, providers need to be find a better way to optimize delivery instead of just passing along…
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This technology could reshape the world of food distribution
Pete Zimmerman of enterprise resource planning software firm VAI explains why AI can be the cornerstone of food distribution.
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FedEx Ground contractor backs off request for broad financial reimbursements
FedEx Ground contractor Spencer Patton has backed off a request for a 50-cent increase per stop and a 20-cent-per-mile hike for solo and team runs…
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Attabotics: How leafcutter ants inspired supply chain innovation
From leafcutter ants to AI-driven warehouse robots, Attabotics is revolutionizing the way we see warehouse operations.
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DoorDash to offer on-demand grocery delivery for Grocery Outlet
DoorDash continues expanding its grocery delivery business, adding 420 locations through Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
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Qantas converting more aircraft for freight to meet e-commerce demand
Airbus is so pleased with its first three Airbus A321 freighter conversions that it plans to add six more of the jets.
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Congress approves incentive boost for EV truck purchases
President Joe Biden plans to sign the Democrats’ inflation bill containing tax credits for all electric trucks — with a particular boost for last-mile delivery.
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Peloton to outsource all final-mile deliveries as part of broad revamp
Fitness company Peloton plans to turn over all final-mile business to J.B. Hunt and XPO in the coming weeks.
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