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.
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Bed Bath & Beyond knew its supply chain was outdated for an e-commerce world, but a transformation required more than just logistics investments.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.
Kiwibot is rolling out delivery robots in four new locations as it continues to expand its service area.
Alliance Ground International found new digs outside Newark airport after officials gave the warehouse lease to Amazon.
Business-to-business sales have traditionally been done face to face. But not anymore.
Motional has unveiled its Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi that is entering testing in the Los Angeles area.
OneRail makes last-mile delivery profitable for shippers.
Middle-mile autonomous vehicle startup Gatik has announced an $85M Series B funding round and the start of operations in Texas.
Walmart’s new white label delivery service could have far-reaching implications for the last mile.
Commercial drone highways are gaining traction, but not everyone thinks they’re the way forward.
Ideanomics, which operates at the intersection of fintech and disruptive technologies, is acquiring electric vehicle maker VIA Motors in an all-stock transaction.
Companies in the industry have come to expect better visibility from their partners. Just as importantly, end consumers have started expecting real-time visibility on online orders.
Sudden end to inbound deliveries in Albany will force shippers to seek alternatives.
The New York City Council voted to require DoorDash, Grubhub and others to cap commissions for delivery services at 15%.
