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Amazon is throwing more freighters into its air logistics operation as online sales soar.

The FAA has greenlighted the Drone Racing League to take the lead on drone safety as the first-ever UAS event organizer and the newest member of the agency’s Partnership for Safety Plan.

Automation company Berkshire Grey has released the latest generation of its Robotic Product Sortation solution for e-commerce order fulfillment.

A legislative movement to give EU gig workers more protection could foreshadow a similar reckoning in the U.S.

Qantas and Air Canada are pioneers in swapping older passenger planes from their fleets and turning them into full-time cargo haulers.

In some drone delivery consolidation, DroneUp acquired digital airspace and automation company AirMap and its airspace traffic management technology.

Even as container ship backlogs ease, the ripple effects will continue to pressure logistics operators, hampering their ability to move goods through supply chains.

DroneDek CEO Dan O’Toole spoke to Modern Shipper about his pleas to the FAA and how drones can solve the supply chain backlog.

Sources within Instacart revealed the company’s plans to offer 15-minute deliveries, while DoorDash announced its own 15-minute grocery delivery service in New York City.

As shoppers return to stores, more brands are blending the online and physical worlds through the use of augmented reality.

FedEx and UPS suspended guaranteed delivery refunds when the pandemic hit. As shippers chafe under erratic service levels, they face the possibility that some programs may never return.

With all of the fuss around holiday sales, not much attention is being paid to holiday returns, which could cause an even bigger headache for retailers.

Venture capital fund EQT Ventures is a backer of electric and autonomous vehicle maker Einride, but it is also a supporter of sustainable business models.

If the rise in truck transportation costs between September and October continued for 12 months, it would translate to an increase of more than 40%.

The company plans to recruit would-be entrepreneurs to provide trucking services in five countries, according to The Information.

NFTs are one of 2021’s biggest trends in the art world, but there’s a place for them in our supply chains too.

Instant-delivery firm Jokr announced it has reached unicorn status following a $260 million Series B funding round and is adding Boston to its service area.

GXO Logistics will open an e-commerce warehouse in Atlanta for MYXfitness, an at-home fitness brand.

An Office of Inspector General report said a shortage of commercial truck drivers may compromise the Postal Service’s surface transport capability.

In its latest logistics bid, Blackstone Group is buying 124 logistics properties in the U.S. and Europe.