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.
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.
Freight booking platform Freightos is working to reduce its cash burn as it continues to grow and add new products.
The Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance this week sharply increasing compensation for Uber and Lyft drivers, but the mayor’s signature is needed for it to become law.
Smaller airports without big-city crowds offer many advantages to all-cargo airlines and shippers, which are taking more business to those locations.
Moves similar to blackjack tactics describe how cash-poor transportation startups are grasping for new capital.
Sun Country Airlines had a strong quarter for cargo thanks to growth in its Amazon business.
Kodif’s founding team showcases experience, resulting in the development of a technical product that empowers even those lacking technical proficiency to effectively utilize it.
A new service by the U.K.’s Royal Mail is slated to become the country’s first permanent drone delivery operation.
“The discussion of reducing the de minimis back to the $200 threshold could impact e-commerce retailers with high-value products by increasing costs,” said BoxC Logistics co-founder Chad Schofield.
Same-day or next-day Prime deliveries are four times greater than in 2019, Amazon’s Herrington says.
