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.
E-commerce platform Cart.com is working with FedEx to streamline the online shopping experience for merchants and consumers.
ShippingEasy is the latest company to offer carbon offsets to merchants shipping this holiday season.
GXO Logistics said it has doubled the use of automation in its facilities and is operating nearly 7,600 pieces of technology.
The latest round of funding for Attabotics supports the 3D robotics firm’s goal to revolutionize legacy fulfillment centers across the supply chain industry.
If Amazon goes ahead with mass layoffs to its retail division, the cuts could impact the firm’s e-commerce and logistics services.
Uber just rolled out several features ahead of the holidays, including a new Holiday Shop and an upgrade to Uber Connect.
The e-commerce boom of the last decade paired with ongoing supply chain disruption has caused an influx of logistical challenges for carriers of all sizes that is affecting the customer experience.
FedEx’s airline unit is taking down many flights to save money as it scrambles to counter a steep decline in shipping revenue.
The Department of Labor is seeking comments on its proposed independent contractor rule, and the trucking world is stepping up.
After launching commercial services in California and Texas, Amazon Prime Air came out with a new delivery drone design.
Now that awareness has increased and investments are being made, it’s time for forwarders to shift their focus toward seeking exceptional end-to-end digital shipping experiences that allow them to combine relationships and expertise with great tech.
The U.S. Postal Service plans to freeze rates on Parcel Select Ground and new Connect Local services but will institute a big increase on First Class Package Service.
The U.S. Postal Service posted declines in package-delivery revenue and volume.
Target has unveiled a new store model geared toward omnichannel fulfillment that soon will become the standard design.
Euronet’s Dandelion payment network aims to cut out the middleman – and the cost – of cross-border payments.
Contract logistics giant GXO posts a better-than-expected earnings per share and affirms its full-year targets.
Alphabet’s Wing this week teamed with DoorDash on a limited drone delivery service in Logan, Australia, where it has operated since 2019.
Carriers and shippers ignoring the middle mile could be leaving money on the table.
Over the next few weeks, Google will add the ability to track packages directly from your inbox.
U.S. policymakers and electric vehicle manufacturers have a path to making EVs accessible to every American.
