Last-mile delivery

Uber is spinning off the robotic delivery division of Postmates into a new entity.

Workhorse Group is not taking the loss of a contract to make battery-electric mail trucks for the U.S. Postal Service lying down.

The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator and the city of Santa Monica have launched what they said is the first Zero Emissions Delivery Zone in the nation for electric and other non-petroleum-powered vehicles.

Companies like DoorDash and Uber Eats exploded during the pandemic as Americans ordered out for meals, but they face a more difficult path forward as COVID vaccines could reopen in-person dining.

In its first earnings statement as a public company, DoorDash posted record revenue and order volumes, but cautioned on 2021.

The store’s opening is part of DHL unit’s focus on contactless transactions, social distancing, it says.

The e-commerce shipping platform said it is now valued at nearly half a billion dollars.

Last mile may be the final stop, but it needs to be front of mind for shippers, according to two industry experts.

With large players like Amazon adopting electric vehicles, pressure will start building on smaller fleets and owner-operators to adopt them as well, and that will require companies like GoFor Industries to provide support and all-in-one packages.

Andrew Lockwood, senior manager of solutions design at Suddath Global Logistics, discusses last-mile logistics strategies for manufacturing companies.

A test of drone delivery this week by manufacturer AgEagle and startup Valqari successfully delivered food and beverages to golfers while on the course.

Walmart shares drop hard as investors focus on lower-than-expected fiscal year 2021 fourth-quarter results and uninspiring FY 22 guidance.

As more packages and groceries are being shipped to consumers’ front doors, the demand for systems that can secure and maintain the freshness of items is growing.

Autonomous vehicle startup Gatik has announced it will deploy electric trucks as part of its autonomous testing in New Orleans with partner Walmart.

Amazon is an e-commerce rocket ship. Making those deliveries possible is Amazon Air, which is growing so fast it could make it possible for more people to receive orders within a day.

As rideshare has plummeted because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lyft has had to chart a new path forward in the next decade. That path features a reliance on autonomous vehicles and e-commerce deliveries.

Isuzu will launch new Class 6 and 7 low-cab-forward trucks later in 2021 with Cummins B6.7 engines.

BrightDrop, a startup launched by GM, thinks that to solve last-mile delivery you need a provider that looks at the issues holistically — from vehicles to technology.

PICKUP’s white-glove delivery for big and heavy items transforms the last-mile customer experience.

Investments in its Eats and Delivery platforms have Uber on a path toward profitability as its Rides business recovers post-pandemic.