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.
Ongoing supply chain constraints and the need to get a handle on e-commerce fulfillment is driving interest in logistics companies among retailers.
The ride-hailing giant has struggled to turn a profit over the years, but that finally changed in 2021.
A Postal Service reform package passed by the House on Tuesday would eliminate massive financial burdens at the agency while maintaining a unified package and mail network.
XPO Logistics has issued 2022 guidance and vows to fully right the LTL segment’s operating ratio by midyear.
DHL is renewing every aircraft lease it can because air cargo demand is robust.
The U.S. Postal Service reported a widening net loss in the fiscal 2022 first quarter due to higher compensation and benefits costs. Transport costs rose 9% due to higher fuel expenses.
Via.Delivery has found that 18% of U.S. consumers use buy-online, pick-up-anywhere services when offered at checkout.
DHL, seemingly in perpetual expansion mode, is targeting two more U.S. airports for its giant cargo network.
FarEye, a SaaS provider for last-mile delivery operations, is bolstering its presence in North America.
The Industrial Internet of Things is quickening the pace of innovation within the retail supply chain.
FedEx operates about 280 small, turboprop cargo aircraft. New ones starting to enter the fleet are bigger and more capable.
With convenience and sustainability top of mind for consumers and retailers, Ohi is starting carbon-neutral deliveries in under two hours.
FedEx is facilitating exports from Europe and the U.K. to the U.S. with a new cargo service.
Michigan State’s Miller says the figures are undercutting any argument that the transportation industry is having trouble attracting adequate workers.
While much of the focus in 2021 was on the supply chain, the toll it took on e-commerce sellers was dramatic.
The seasonally adjusted jobs number for truck transportation has now been more than the previous high level for two consecutive months.
With just about everything in short supply, circular logistics lets companies keep their inventories stocked by sourcing from their own customers.
A new coalition, Justice for App Workers, is aiming to unionize about 100,000 ride-share and delivery drivers in New York City.
Lula has raised $5.5 million for its platform that connects convenience stores with last-mile delivery providers.
Top executives resigned at ELMS Inc. following a board probe into their discounted stock purchases before a SPAC merger.
