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.
At Modex 2022, Zebra revealed two new offerings geared toward boosting flexibility and worker productivity in warehouse environments, cold chain storage and more.
BigCommerce has introduced a new feature on its platform that allows e-commerce brands running multiple storefronts to connect and see those storefronts in a single dashboard.
Flytrex is now delivering chicken wings via drone in Texas as it expands its test programs with Brinker International’s It’s Just Wings brand.
FedEx founder will leave the CEO role June 1, succeeded by Raj Subramaniam, the company’s president.
Last-mile delivery technology provider Dispatch has raised $50M to fuel its expansion across the U.S.
Cloud warehouse firm Stord has introduced an app that connects its offerings with Salesforce Commerce Cloud.
PayPal has integrated its Happy Returns exchange portal into its system, offering the reverse logistics software to merchants free of charge.
Chargepoint will provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure for Gatik customers in the U.S. and Canada.
A more holistic approach to last-mile delivery integrates and standardizes fulfillment operations under one platform, creating a seamless process for both the retailer and customer.
E-commerce businesses believe package insurance is a viable path to profitability for consumers looking for more protection against package theft and damage.
Maersk will deploy 300 Class 8 electric trucks from Einride in its U.S. warehouse and distribution network.
In its initial order for the next-generation delivery vehicle, the Postal Service surprised by ordering a mix of powertrains that includes 20% electric vehicles among the 50,000-vehicle order.
As COVID-19 shut down businesses in the early days, criminal enterprises sought new ways to launder money, and that led them to e-commerce.
Tern, a Bay Area-based technology company founded last year, is the latest to enter the red-hot commerce returns space.
E-commerce sellers on Wix can now deliver orders through Multi-Channel Fulfillment, a service offered through Fulfillment by Amazon.
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. leverages parent Daimler Truck North America’s dealership and service network to battle competitors.
Medical Response Drones from Draganfly will be used to deliver lifesaving medical supplies like blood and wound care kits.
AI and warehouse robotic companies Berkshire Grey and Swisslog join forces to accelerate adoption of warehouse robotic solutions.
Fake timestamps helped UPS collect full payment for U.S. Postal Service deliveries, federal authorities say.
Rising inflation is driving up the revenue numbers of e-commerce sellers, research finds, but consumers are still shopping.
