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.
Cruise Automation and BrightDrop, two GM siblings, may find common ground in applying autonomy to electric van delivery.
The nationwide carrier knows that peak demand is on the horizon, and it’s in need of a bit of assistance.
Tight capacity, surcharges and customer demands are just a few of the pain points that continue to impact shippers heading into peak season.
“Its rapid customer adoption is clear, demonstrable feedback of the value that Fractory brings to manufacturing supply chains,” says investor.
Oshkosh pushes productivity and efficiency benefits of new mail trucks ahead of whether they are battery powered.
The automaker is committing to hydrogen as its fuel of the future — and not just for its commercial vehicles.
One major concern for the opposition is a possible explosion of lawsuits under the state’s PAGA provision.
The tech-focused online seller is bringing same-day services across Southern California, reaching the state’s five largest counties.
Growth in couriers and warehouses took an outsize percentage of the total net growth in jobs last month.
Most all-cargo carriers that buy used passenger planes rebuild them for heavy cargo. Easter Airlines has a quicker, cheaper idea.
Supply chain backups and pandemic-weary consumers mean that gifts are in short supply and high demand.
Last-mile delivery firm AxleHire has tapped URB-E and Tortoise for nationwide pilots of zero-emission delivery programs.
Target has acquired tech companies and delivery providers, all in a quest to better manage its e-commerce logistics networks.
Supply chain disruptions and the growth of e-commerce have forced Seko Logistics to think differently about its logistics network.
Bed Bath & Beyond knew its supply chain was outdated for an e-commerce world, but a transformation required more than just logistics investments.
ShipMatrix’s forecast projects less of an imbalance than the 2020 peak.
Expedited-delivery surcharge to be imposed on top of basic delivery fee.
AxleHire is adding two new facilities in Newark and Philadelphia to bolster its East Coast presence.
The IPO is expected to take place after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission completes its review.
Amazon Air’s rate of growth is amazing. It will soon have 80 aircraft moving e-commerce shipments for business and residential customers.
