Last-mile delivery

We’re breaking down the last mile ahead of FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event.

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

After reporting stronger-than-expected FY2021 earnings, Target announced that it would be adding distribution and sortation facilities in 2022.

Companies like ACI Logistix are using this broader approach to delivery as leverage in building their businesses.

A U.S. Postal Service evaluation concluded that electric vehicles make sense for its next-generation delivery vehicle, but a short time frame and lack of funding require the deployment of gasoline-powered vehicles initially.

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.

They say April showers bring May flowers, but Spring Free EV is skipping right to the flowers with a new financing model for fleet owners and drivers.

Brian Kava has taken over as CEO of last-mile delivery firm Pickup, with plans to expand its coverage area and grow revenue.

Supply chain visibility leader project44 made a trio of announcements Wednesday, including an expansion and a new offering.

Cannabis retailer High Tide, which operates banner stores like Canna Cabana, is adding a two-hour delivery service.

Australia’s Zoomo, which builds light-electric bikes geared toward last-mile delivery services, gets a funding boost.

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.

A trio of politicians in Washington is hoping to get funding approved to study portable benefits models for gig workers.

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.

Supply chain visibility company FourKites and post-purchase platform Narvar are teaming up for a new retail supply chain visibility solution.

Robotic delivery provider Kiwibot has announced a new funding round and a major contract with food services provider Sodexo.

Food delivery platform DoorDash reported mixed earnings for Q4 2021 and FY2021 after the bell on Wednesday.