E-commerce businesses believe package insurance is a viable path to profitability for consumers looking for more protection against package theft and damage.
As COVID-19 shut down businesses in the early days, criminal enterprises sought new ways to launder money, and that led them to e-commerce.
Tern, a Bay Area-based technology company founded last year, is the latest to enter the red-hot commerce returns space.
E-commerce sellers on Wix can now deliver orders through Multi-Channel Fulfillment, a service offered through Fulfillment by Amazon.
AI and warehouse robotic companies Berkshire Grey and Swisslog join forces to accelerate adoption of warehouse robotic solutions.
Fake timestamps helped UPS collect full payment for U.S. Postal Service deliveries, federal authorities say.
Rising inflation is driving up the revenue numbers of e-commerce sellers, research finds, but consumers are still shopping.
Google builds on its mobility solutions offering with the launch of two products, Last Mile Fleet Solution and Cloud Fleet Routing API.
A fire that started at a Walmart distribution center in Plainfield, Indiana, just before noon on Wednesday continued to burn into the following morning.
Last-mile delivery firm Veho is adding reverse logistics to its portfolio with the acquisition of returns specialist QuikReturn.
Capacity constraints, wars and more are putting pressure on logistics operators to innovate like never before.
Amazon Air is a juggernaut. It has doubled in size in two years.
The all-new Cessna SkyCourier is an important part of FedEx’s fleet modernization for serving small, rural locations.
E-commerce is driving the need for flexibility among shippers, which are looking toward logistics providers to offer options.
Already a force to be reckoned with in the food delivery space, DoorDash is looking at adding reverse logistics capabilities.
Pitney Bowes will add AmbiSort robotics to its e-commerce hubs throughout the U.S. following a successful pilot of the technology.
DHL runs a big airline, but it doesn’t fly the planes. Singapore Airlines is the latest big supplier.
The U.S. Postal Service wants to grab a larger share of the parcel business, and it is rolling out programs designed to do just that.
Shopify joins Shippo for Platforms, a new offering from the Bay Area-based company that offers e-commerce shipping services.
Two Samsung executives break down how retail supply chains are going mobile.
Think of Cainiao as the Amazon logistics of China. It’s spreading its wings in Latin America.
Kroger is rapidly expanding its e-commerce grocery capabilities, announcing three new locations for fulfillment centers.
After reporting stronger-than-expected FY2021 earnings, Target announced that it would be adding distribution and sortation facilities in 2022.
Geoffrey Finlay, CEO of Chicago-based Logistyx Technologies, said joining E2open will “enable more companies to ship smarter.”
Mark Delaney of FourKites helps break down wider implications of slowing e-commerce sales in the region.
As inflation has taken hold at record levels, e-commerce brands need to offer options to combat rising prices and keep consumer shipping costs low.
As the world holds its breath for the people of Ukraine, conflict in the region could soon disrupt global e-commerce volumes.
DoorDash is buying Bbot, which provides in-store technology to blend online and offline ordering experiences.
Weee! will use $425 million in new funding to expand its grocery business, adding to the seven ethnic food verticals it already operates in.
Should brands be more like Macy’s or Saks Fifth Avenue? The two companies are taking decidedly different approaches to e-commerce.
Long known as an aerospace and defense technology leader, multinational conglomerate Honeywell sees opportunity in retail spaces.
Softbank is leading a $140 million investment into headless commerce firm fabric at a $1.5 billion valuation.
Lufthansa is complementing its transcontinental freighter fleet with some smaller aircraft.
Fulfillment robotics developer RightHand Robotics has raised $66 million as it seeks to expand globally.
Modern Shipper spoke with Daniel Sokolovsky, founder and former CEO of AxleHire, about his newest delivery venture, Warp.
The U.S. Postal Service is expanding a pilot program that will offer small businesses next-day and even same-day shipping at affordable prices.
DoorDash is the latest food delivery platform to make a big move in the grocery space, adding a rapid grocery delivery option to compete with Instacart and Uber Eats.
Staffing remains a challenge for warehouse operators, but many are still not meeting the top demand of workers: schedule flexibility.
Software platform JAGGAER is automating the entire procurement process for buyers with its all-in-one sourcing solution.
Robotic delivery provider Kiwibot has announced a new funding round and a major contract with food services provider Sodexo.
Modern Shipper sat down with Pilot Freight CEO Zach Pollock to discuss how the newly acquired company fits into Maersk’s e-commerce strategy.
E-commerce platform Shopify said a lack of government stimulus will hold down revenue growth in 2021.
SmartLynx will use the Airbus conversion center to modify a half dozen small jets for full-time cargo operations.
Tight warehouse supply t o last through 2024, Bjorsen says.
Microfulfillment will turn brick and mortar stores into giant vending machines, Ladd says
Third-party logistics provider Flexport’s latest innovation: renting modified passenger aircraft for dedicated cargo service from a novice cargo carrier.
Cleo has introduced a new tool to help retailers manage potential violations of service level agreements before they occur.
Six weeks after its last funding round, last-mile delivery platform Veho has raised another $170 million in a series B funding round, bringing total funding to over $300 million.
A new survey of online shoppers found that 72% have ordered groceries online in the past 90 days.
Security firm Sansec is urging e-commerce users of Adobe platforms to download an emergency patch following reports of hackers gaining access to customer payment information.
Warehouse workers and supervisors worry about automation’s potential to replace jobs, but they show optimism when it comes to boosting productivity.
Consumers are demanding more, and retailers that employ a multinode strategy across their supply chain are better equipped to meet those needs.
Data capture firm Scandit has raised $150 million in a series D investment round as it looks to expand the customer base for its retail technologies.
Last-mile logistics cloud provider Bringg is adding Zenkraft, the No. 1 company handling parcel deliveries and returns for Salesforce, to its arsenal.
Descartes has acquired NetCHB, a customs filing technology provider that specializes in e-commerce border trade.
Amazon Air is expanding further in the Great Plains.
BigCommerce is enhancing its B2B e-commerce solutions through the acquisition of price-quoting technology provider B2B Ninja.
Via.Delivery has found that 18% of U.S. consumers use buy-online, pick-up-anywhere services when offered at checkout.
DHL, seemingly in perpetual expansion mode, is targeting two more U.S. airports for its giant cargo network.
FarEye, a SaaS provider for last-mile delivery operations, is bolstering its presence in North America.
The Industrial Internet of Things is quickening the pace of innovation within the retail supply chain.
FedEx operates about 280 small, turboprop cargo aircraft. New ones starting to enter the fleet are bigger and more capable.
With convenience and sustainability top of mind for consumers and retailers, Ohi is starting carbon-neutral deliveries in under two hours.
FedEx is facilitating exports from Europe and the U.K. to the U.S. with a new cargo service.
While much of the focus in 2021 was on the supply chain, the toll it took on e-commerce sellers was dramatic.
With just about everything in short supply, circular logistics lets companies keep their inventories stocked by sourcing from their own customers.
Lula has raised $5.5 million for its platform that connects convenience stores with last-mile delivery providers.
RenoRun, a last-mile delivery provider of building and construction materials, has raised $142 million in a series B round and announced its expansion to Washington, D.C.
Glencore is selling its metals warehousing business to Malaysia-based Infinity Logistics and Transport Ventures.
Data collection is only part of the solution for e-commerce brands. It’s understanding what to do with that data and how much to share with customers that really matters.
BigCommerce is focused on ramping up its B2B offerings as e-commerce continues to overtake traditional business buying practices.
Point Pickup is launching a gig economy app that rewards workers for making deliveries through the platform.
BJ’s Wholesale Club is acquiring four distribution centers and the related private truck fleets from Burris Logistics as it looks to secure its refrigerated supply chain.
According to Deloitte’s 2022 Retail Industry Outlook, supply chain automation and voice-enabled commerce are top of mind for retailers.
Amazon doesn’t have any pilots. It outsources flight operations to airlines. Find out which one is supporting cargo service to Wichita.
E-commerce personalization platforms are playing an increasingly important role in the success of last-mile delivery.
DroneUp CEO Tom Walker sat down with Modern Shipper to discuss his company’s expanding delivery business, including its partnership with Walmart.
In a move that will triple its European carrier base, FourKites is building the continent’s largest multimodal carrier network.
Warehouse robotics firm Exotec has raised $335 million in funding as it looks to deploy more of its solutions in fulfillment operations.
Robotic Assistance Devices Mobile is looking to bring to market a 700-pound autonomous robot for logistics and last-mile delivery operations.
JK Moving Services and Kido are two very different businesses, but both SMBs can teach other companies about how to weather a global crisis.
An IBM and NRF survey of consumers finds that hybrid shopping options are becoming the default preference for many.
Ricoh USA will provide technical and customer support for warehouse fulfillment robotics made by 6 River Systems.
The latest state of fulfillment report from Bringg finds retailers adapting to faster delivery and fulfillment demands, but many challenges continue to hamper efforts at meeting consumer demands.
Berkshire Grey has introduced software that allows two of its popular sorting and picking products to efficiently switch to reverse logistics operations when needed.
Walmart InHome customers in Florida will get first access to HomeValet’s Smart Box, a lockable, temperature-controlled porch box.
Cart.com, an end-to-end e-commerce platform, has completed the purchase of Dallas-based fulfillment and logistics company FB Flurry.
Premium experiences, mobile access and fast delivery are among the keys to driving e-commerce sales, two new surveys find.
Miami-based Elion is adding 10 last-mile logistics assets in a $245 million deal.
Warehouse executives see great potential with AI, but most feel it is being underutilized due to a lack of understanding.
After Amazon announced it would become the first customer for Stellantis’ ProMaster electric van, Rivian stock tumbled, dropping more than 20% at one point.
Real estate firm CBRE is the latest global leader to invest in logistics real estate with its nearly $5 billion acquisition of 28 million square feet of assets.
It was a hectic — but profitable — year for the world’s largest online retailer. What does that say about e-commerce and where it’s going?
Following the seemingly unusual acquisition of AirTerra in August, American Eagle Outfitters is dipping back into the logistics well.
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.
Using augmented reality technology, augmented shopping is allowing brands to create virtual showrooms, fitting rooms and much more.
‘When shoppers form an addiction to Amazon, it affects their lives in surprising ways,’ says supply chain data company TransImpact
Commercial real estate sales continued to boom in 2021, with prices up 27.4% on a year-over-year basis in November.
Sources within GLP told The Washington Post that the public company will manage about $100 billion in U.S. logistics real estate assets.
