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.
Uber and Lyft have declared their intention to pull out of Minneapolis after a minimum pay ordinance for app-based drivers survived a mayoral veto.
A study by last-mile solutions provider OneRail addresses retailers’ concerns about diversifying delivery networks and highlights strategies such as leveraging technology for strategic planning.
Newly launched LocusHub lets warehouse managers customize autonomous mobile robots’ workflow routes, forecast staffing and orders with machine learning, and pinpoint bottlenecks.
LG Business Solutions USA will unveil its family of autonomous mobile robots at industry trade show MODEX in Atlanta.
Shippers should facilitate supplier collaboration while bracing for potential freight market turn.
Transfix’s new feature aims to streamline logistics for small and midsize businesses by addressing manual processes and securing competitive rates, in line with an integrated marketplace approach.
Samsara is working to create a system of record specific to physical operations, helping users conceptualize variables like fuel consumption and asset location.
Uber Freight plans to make its API publicly available for scheduling in the second half of the year.
This feature empowers GoodShip’s shippers to craft personalized constraints, aligning with supply chain goals for optimal, strategic procurement decisions.
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Ex-Slync CEO Christopher Kirchner was found guilty Thursday of four counts of wire fraud and seven counts of money laundering following a four-day jury trial in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District in Fort Worth, Texas.
Walmart partner DroneUp can now fly drones beyond the visual line of sight.
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Fleet telematics provider Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT) filed suit against rival Motive Technologies in federal court Wednesday, alleging Motive, formerly KeepTruckin, copied and used its proprietary technology and engaged in false and misleading advertising.
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen on Friday announced the company has raised $260 million from shareholder and e-commerce provider Shopify.
Alphabet’s drone delivery service is working on a larger drone design that will be able to handle orders that currently need more than one drone to handle.
What will it mean for a consumer drone manufacturer from China to enter the delivery drone market on a global scale?
Walmart’s latest drone news could be a huge steppingstone for delivery drones in the United States.
Thefts from a storage facility have raised concerns from a government watchdog agency as the Postal Service moves to electrify its delivery fleet.
A rule on warehouse emissions that the California Trucking Association viewed as like a zero-emission vehicle mandate has been upheld in court.
