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 e-commerce shipping platform granted its customers access to the last-mile parcel delivery service’s network of logistics assets.
Flexport and Shopify are partnering on a new app designed to reduce the complexity of managing ocean shipments for small businesses.
Growing big and bulky delivery provider Bungii wants to pay its drivers more quickly and conveniently.
Air Transport Services Group will see its Amazon business dip this year as the retailer decreases freighter utilization to match slower retail sales.
Maintenance downtime at Sun Country cut into cargo revenue and growth was limited by slower Amazon e-commerce business.
Amazon may face an Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit in the coming months, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Tracking and acting on sustainability metrics, as well as implementing small and large-scale sustainable last-mile goals are vital steps toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Merchants on the Shippo platform can now access FedEx services like Ground Economy without creating a FedEx account.
Startup electric last-mile van developer Arrival cut 50% of its workforce as it tries to reduce cash burn and make it to production.
Having obtained a milestone Standard Part 135 Air Carrier Certification, Flytrex is ready for takeoff.
Ameriflight, an air cargo contractor for big express companies, is considering a large purchase of uniquely designed, semi-autonomous freighters from Natilus.
Companies in need of supply chain visibility can now leverage FourKites data through their existing internal platforms.
Amazon is still investing in its air cargo network despite cost cuts elsewhere in the company. Next up: India.
For just $5 per month, Prime members can choose from 52 eligible medications and have them delivered to their doorstep, free of charge.
A new contract for pilots at Hawaiian Airlines is setting the bar for all-cargo carriers above traditional industry leaders even though the carrier has never flown freighters before.
As part of Amazon’s some 18,000 job cuts, a “significant number” of employees at several drone delivery facilities reportedly were laid off.
BoxC’s data-sharing initiative with the FDA showcases the growing need for government regulators to work with supply chains to fix operational inefficiencies.
Two Chinese logistics companies have started their own airlines and now have expanded their routes within China, and internationally.
In a blockbuster new partnership, Walmart will offer its GoLocal and Store Assist technologies through the Salesforce app.
Cargo drone manufacturer and delivery provider Elroy Air hit a new high after signing a deal with Dublin-based LCI.
