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.
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.
Via.Delivery continues to grow its buy online, pickup anywhere business, adding iconic retailer Perry Ellis and its associated brands to its shopping options.
FedEx goes big with a record GRI. UPS, facing a spike in labor costs, may go bigger.
Three years after launching tests of its driverless Scout robot, Amazon halted work on the project.
Slack delivery capacity could finally give Amazon the incentive to insource volumes handled by UPS.
Despite an economic slowdown, Walmart is putting money into automating its grocery fulfillment operations with Alert.
Jake McPaul, who led Misfits Market’s logistics operation during the COVID-19 pandemic, will lead Warp’s new Fresh Freight division.
Medical drone delivery specialist Zipline began flying commercially in Utah this week after months of testing.
FedEx Express and the union representing its pilots on Wednesday filed for federal mediation with the National Mediation Board to help unglue contract negotiations that began in May 2021. The joint filing by FedEx (NYSE: FDX) and the Air Line Pilots Association requests expedited mediation under the Railway Labor Act. FedEx pilots are disgruntled by […]
Gatik has removed the safety driver from daily routes it is running for Loblaw Companies in Canada.
GXO Logistics has received regulatory approval to complete its $1.3 billion acquisition of U.K.-based Clipper Logistics.
The international shipping giant signed a deal with the e-commerce platform to open up new opportunities for BigCommerce sellers.
