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Fulfillment robotics developer RightHand Robotics has raised $66 million as it seeks to expand globally.

Australia’s Zoomo, which builds light-electric bikes geared toward last-mile delivery services, gets a funding boost.

Modern Shipper spoke with Daniel Sokolovsky, founder and former CEO of AxleHire, about his newest delivery venture, Warp.

The U.S. Postal Service is expanding a pilot program that will offer small businesses next-day and even same-day shipping at affordable prices.

Just like in California, Uber, Lyft and others are funding the effort to define gig workers through a referendum.

A trio of politicians in Washington is hoping to get funding approved to study portable benefits models for gig workers.

GXO Logistics announced it has worked out the details of a $1.3 billion acquisition of Clipper Logistics.

DoorDash is the latest food delivery platform to make a big move in the grocery space, adding a rapid grocery delivery option to compete with Instacart and Uber Eats.

Staffing remains a challenge for warehouse operators, but many are still not meeting the top demand of workers: schedule flexibility.

Software platform JAGGAER is automating the entire procurement process for buyers with its all-in-one sourcing solution.

Supply chain visibility company FourKites and post-purchase platform Narvar are teaming up for a new retail supply chain visibility solution.

Robotic delivery provider Kiwibot has announced a new funding round and a major contract with food services provider Sodexo.

Food delivery platform DoorDash reported mixed earnings for Q4 2021 and FY2021 after the bell on Wednesday.

Modern Shipper sat down with Pilot Freight CEO Zach Pollock to discuss how the newly acquired company fits into Maersk’s e-commerce strategy.

E-commerce platform Shopify said a lack of government stimulus will hold down revenue growth in 2021.

SmartLynx will use the Airbus conversion center to modify a half dozen small jets for full-time cargo operations.

Strong revenue and EPS numbers spark an after-hours share rally.

Tight warehouse supply t o last through 2024, Bjorsen says.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Opportunities for automation abound over the middle and last miles SPEAKER: Sam Saad, VP of strategic initiatives for Gatik BIO: Saad currently heads up strategic initiatives for Gatik, a company offering AVs for B2B short-haul logistics. He has a 15-year track record of delivering complex projects across diverse sectors. Prior to Gatik, […]

Microfulfillment will turn brick and mortar stores into giant vending machines, Ladd says