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.
Berkshire Grey has introduced software that allows two of its popular sorting and picking products to efficiently switch to reverse logistics operations when needed.
Walmart InHome customers in Florida will get first access to HomeValet’s Smart Box, a lockable, temperature-controlled porch box.
The Project Evolve initiative may take UPS’ visibility tools further than they’ve ever gone before.
Cart.com, an end-to-end e-commerce platform, has completed the purchase of Dallas-based fulfillment and logistics company FB Flurry.
Premium experiences, mobile access and fast delivery are among the keys to driving e-commerce sales, two new surveys find.
Estonia-based Bolt offers a platform similar to Uber’s, with a ride-hailing business and food and grocery delivery services.
While Amazon is the 800-pound retail gorilla, most retailers are focused on more immediate concerns, such as meeting fulfillment and delivery demands.
Miami-based Elion is adding 10 last-mile logistics assets in a $245 million deal.
A collaborative effort kept the delivery Grinch at bay this peak season.
UPS matched last year’s performance, while the Postal Service improved considerably, ShipMatrix says.
Warehouse executives see great potential with AI, but most feel it is being underutilized due to a lack of understanding.
A new report predicts that the adoption of drones and self-driving delivery vehicles will accelerate in the years ahead, creating a $4.9 billion market by 2030.
Uber has announced it will no longer deliver from restaurants in Brazil through its Eats platform, focusing instead on growing its grocery and retail delivery businesses.
After Amazon announced it would become the first customer for Stellantis’ ProMaster electric van, Rivian stock tumbled, dropping more than 20% at one point.
BrightDrop announced FedEx has ordered 2,000 additional electric vans and is in discussions for up to 20,000 more. Walmart also has placed an order for EVs, planning to add 5,000 to its home delivery fleet.
New last-mile delivery vehicles and electric platforms from Udelv, Ree Automotive and Lightning eMotors have been announced in recent days.
Walmart plans to rapidly expand its InHome Delivery service, hiring 3,000 drivers to handle deliveries.
California officials are going to court again to try to mitigate the emissions impact of a new air logistics center at the San Bernardino Airport anchored by Amazon Air.
The case that spurred the NLRB action is not about a transportation company, but the independent contractor definition continues to be a big issue for trucking.
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