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.
StoreBound saw demand for its kitchen and furniture products explode during the pandemic, but its outdated technology was holding it back.
XPO Logistics is the latest logistics company to partner with Google Cloud, which is quickly gaining traction in the supply chain world.
The route optimization software provider is the latest last-mile delivery company to secure a sizable raise.
The new Nationwide shipping service launched Tuesday in three cities, with more to come.
Locus has turned its routing solution into an end-to-end delivery management platform for companies of all sizes.
With many of America’s top brands embracing a marketplace model, what’s stopping other brands from doing the same?
KBX Logistics is using 26-foot autonomous trucks from Gatik to replace some Class 8 routes in Texas.
On the first day of the big Gartner Supply Chain Symposium, an audience is told that no two days are ever alike in the supply chain business.
The e-commerce parcel shipping solutions provider is Descartes’ sixth acquisition since the beginning of 2021.
Because electric vehicle charging infrastructure takes time to install, delivery fleets should be thinking about the shift to EVs now.
Last Mile Solutions told the Securities and Exchange Commission it is nearly out of cash and could run out of money this month.
The California Trucking Association filed its brief to the Supreme Court, laying out arguments why the court should review AB5 in the state’s trucking sector.
On-demand delivery platform Cartwheel has partnered with Square and The Restaurant Marketing and Delivery Association to offer a new delivery option for restaurants.
Walmart will build four new fulfillment centers utilizing a combination of robotics, humans and machine learning for faster order fulfillment times.
“One of the more challenging aspects of any tech startup is to strategically coordinate the scale of the organization. Working closely with Microsoft will help ensure we are utilizing best practices to develop rapidly without incurring technical debt,” says FetchGoat’s CTO.
As worker shortages persist, industries across the board are turning to robots to fill gaps, with record orders in the first quarter.
Some Massachusetts politicians are demanding answers from rideshare and delivery companies on efforts to extend health and safety protections to workers.
New operating efficiencies could open the door to expanded fleet electrification, the Postal Service says.
Refraction AI will use driverless robots to deliver from two Chick-fil-A restaurants in Austin, Texas, beginning in late June.
The cargo.one booking platform enables forwarders to search, book and track shipments on one platform within seconds.
