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.
Hawaiian Airlines will begin operating Amazon Air’s largest cargo jets on the retailer’s biggest shipping lanes next year.
Fulfillment isn’t as simple as it used to be. These are the five pain points giving e-commerce firms a headache.
In a major move, Amazon is acquiring 10 large freighter aircraft for long-haul international transport and hiring Hawaiian Airlines to fly them.
More than 49 million Americans were victims of porch pirates in the last year, and that is leading to a push for more alternative delivery options.
Many brands don’t have the know-how on inventory turnover and what their rates mean in the long term. But ShipBob believes it may have the answers.
As part of a companywide restructuring, Gopuff conducted another round of layoffs, primarily affecting its customer service team.
A new online marketplace that automates the process of buying and selling pallets has launched with hopes of reducing costs for all.
Two driver/warehouse worker strikes against Sysco are either over or likely to end soon.
Logistics and delivery companies are exploring how to optimize trips to multiresidence buildings like apartment complexes.
HyperTrack’s new Playground feature simulates a delivery environment for customers to test out last-mile strategies.
Auctane, which counts ShipStation among its shipping brands, has reached an agreement with the U.S. Postal Service to offer customers the best rates available.
An Amazon warehouse in Upstate New York will not become the second to unionize after workers vote no.
Supply chain disruptions and inflation have changed consumer behavior and retailer strategies, leading to a longer holiday shopping season.
DroneDek and A2Z Drone Delivery are integrating DroneDek’s “mailbox of the future” with A2Z’s Rapid Delivery System drone solution.
Two key provisions in the Department of Labor’s proposed independent contractor rule could pose problems for transportation companies.
Carriers facing cost and margin pressures are unlikely to back off holiday delivery levies, analysts say.
If Kroger’s acquisition of Albertsons holds up with the FTC, the companies could be on the verge of a logistics power play.
Businesses looking to expand their diverse-owned supplier base may find success by turning to local businesses.
GXO Logistics plans to add 22,000 employees to support the holiday shopping season, with many of the positions extending into the new year.
More than a dozen recent job postings signal that TikTok is looking to build fulfillment centers in the U.S.
