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.
Sendle, the upstart parcel logistics firm for small and midsize e-commerce shippers, has said it will not impose any rate surcharges this holiday season.
CalAmp’s new temperature sensor operates under extreme conditions for enhanced cold chain visibility.
Modern Shipper polled Uber and Lyft drivers to find out their favorite electronic assistants.
Warehouse robotics firm Geek+ and warehouse technology provider WSR Solutions say their combined solution for mixed-pallet picking and loading can increase truck capacity by as much as 30%.
With its acquisition of Visible SCM earlier this month, Maersk added one of the final components of its e-commerce strategy.
Nuvemshop has raised $500 million to surpass $3 billion in valuation as it seeks to capture more e-commerce platform market share in Latin America.
Double-digit surcharge hikes might be minimized or avoided if customers can adjust their shipping timetables.
The food and drug retailer is taking a page from Amazon’s playbook.
Rising container rates and the semiconductor shortage could hurt electric vehicle startups Arrival and ELMS, but not enough to dampen the outlook, according to the analysts at Cowen.
“I am not kidding: Scaling this is the hardest thing I have ever done in my career.”
The company also imposes sweeping levies on former postal business that’s been brought in-house; a separate 60-cents-per-package residential fee kicks in Jan. 17 with no end date.
URB-E and PenguinPickUp are partnering on a pilot project to conduct deliveries with electric bikes and compact containers.
The e-commerce-as-a-service provider gets a raise, led by Oak HC/FT.
“The FDC is also very focused on equity and inclusion. We are extremely proud that 54% of our network is woman-, minority-, and veteran-owned.”
If DoorDash acquired Instacart, it would create a formidable company, says one analyst.
As businesses struggle to keep up with consumers’ growing demand for sustainability, 81% of respondents in a recent survey said companies use excessive packaging when shipping products.
FedEx Ground has begun using robotics from Berkshire Grey in its Queens facility, with plans to add them to more facilities in the coming months.
Gopuff has made its second European acquisition, agreeing to buy U.K.-based Dija and its nearly 40 microfulfillment centers in major European cities.
The health services provider launched two new platforms to bolster its DTC offerings.
The levies to hit hardest on heavier parcels going longer distances.
