Logistics firm HyperTrack introduces last-mile metaverse
HyperTrack’s new Playground feature simulates a delivery environment for customers to test out last-mile strategies.
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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.
While consumers are indicating they may be spending less on holiday shopping this year, many merchants are expecting something different.
The Learnship Sprint program is designed to teach employees industry-specific language to increase workplace productivity.
More than 300,000 current and former Instacart workers will receive a payout in the San Diego gig worker case.
A new proposed independent contractor rule from the Department of Labor could increase costs for trucking as well as for Uber and Lyft.
Joby will work with Delta to build a service that uses autonomous drones to take passengers to and from the airport.
Embattled ultrafast delivery service Gorillas could be acquired by Getir, according to sources.
Walmart is converting an Atlanta fulfillment center and letting go of nearly 1,500 warehouse associates.
China-based Zongteng Group has acquired a large cargo jet to enhance its global e-commerce logistics distribution capabilities.
In a bid to reduce carbon emissions, Amazon will use a massive investment to add thousands of electric vehicles in Europe.