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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.

Blume Global’s customers have access to the manufacturing solutions provided by LiveSource, including tools for value analysis and engineering, product part approval processes, advanced product quality planning and nonconforming reporting.

Real estate firm CBRE is the latest global leader to invest in logistics real estate with its nearly $5 billion acquisition of 28 million square feet of assets.

Supply chain disruptions will not disappear in 2022, so e-commerce businesses need to consider how they will navigate a new normal.

It was a hectic — but profitable — year for the world’s largest online retailer. What does that say about e-commerce and where it’s going?

As COVID ravaged the economy, the gig economy boomed. Responding to the need, gig workers stepped up to ensure groceries were delivered and e-commerce orders arrived on time.

Following the seemingly unusual acquisition of AirTerra in August, American Eagle Outfitters is dipping back into the logistics well.

New tax reporting standards that go into effect in January could help or hurt gig workers, depending on how their employers react.

If shopping in 2021 could be summed up in one word, it would be e-commerce. Online shopping has had profound effects on the global economy.

Straight from the mouths of executives at Flytrex, DroneDek, Zipline and Draganfly, here are predictions on where drone delivery will be in five years.