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.
DHL is moving its A300 fleet from Asia because the region doesn’t have sufficient aerospace support services for the aircraft.
According to a recent study by SkyQuest Technology, every year more than $750 billion worth of losses occur worldwide due to poor cold chain logistics and facilities and improper handling procedures.
What’s next for the three-headed beast of AB5 litigation in California? It might be whether the state’s Supreme Court takes up the so-called Olson case.
The latest FAA approval for Zipline could mean a huge step forward in drone delivery.
A new service called Roadie Direct integrates technology to provide fast delivery from warehouse locations.
With Oracle and Uber Direct, retailers can now offer same-day delivery and returns.
Free shipping remains a make-or-break deal for many online orders, a Ryder survey finds.
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen says he has returned to rescue the company after Dave Clark wore out his welcome.
The NRF has bought a leading trade group to expand its sustainability solutions for members.
The partnership offers e2open TMS users seamless access to FlockDirect, a terminal-free shared truckload solution from Flock, enabling real-time quoting and booking.
When the ELD mandate was put into effect, fleets across the nation became vulnerable to cybersecurity threats.
Workhorse Group stockholders approved a proposal to more than double the number of authorized shares, one of few paths to new capital.
UPS Inc. is offering pilots an early retirement package to reduce payroll amid declining package volumes. The integrated parcel and logistics giant confirmed Thursday it wants to trim senior pilots from its ranks, a day after communicating with the pilot group. “At UPS, we regularly assess our operations and make adjustments to better serve our […]
Despite the growing importance of interoperability in supply chains, there are more technology companies marketing closed platforms than ever before.
Walmart has announced a partnership with Wing, the drone delivery arm of Google parent Alphabet, to deliver quick meals, groceries, household essentials, over-the-counter medicines and more to residents through the air.
Technology can offer solutions to help last-mile shippers handle increasing volumes while reducing cost and improving the customer experience.
The mayor of Minneapolis vetoed a proposal that would have set a $1.40-per-mile minimum pay for Uber and Lyft drivers. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)
The FedEx and UPS fleets are flying less, but Amazon’s flight activity is up as the shifting parcel market impacts each company differently.
DJI this week unveiled FlyCart 30, its first delivery drone. Here’s what you need to know.
“Optym HaulPlan has enabled us to plan more efficiently and make adjustments to lanes quicker,” said Estes President and COO Webb Estes.
