Last Mile
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8 killed at Indy FedEx facility; shooter was ex-employee
“We are deeply shocked and saddened by the loss of our team members following the tragic shooting," FedEx said.
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Forward Air advances final-mile strategy, adds 11 locations
Forward Air’s growth plans net 11 new final-mile terminal locations in the first quarter. While recent activist shareholder interests called into question the company’s capital…
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The United States of Amazon: 10 questions for Alec MacGillis
The author of “Fulfillment: Winning and Losing in One-Click America” talks about Amazon’s push for complete dominance and what it may mean for all of…
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Cheetah acquisition rounds out MercuryGate offerings, co-founder says
The acquisition provides MercuryGate with ready-made last-mile logistics exposure, Blough says.
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Will e-cargo bikes take over last-mile delivery?
Electric-assisted cargo bikes are being implemented as cities face challenges with congestion, air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and parking.
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Still XPO: Transportation company to retain name after logistics spinoff
CIO named for soon-to-be-spun-off company
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IKEA’s NYC last-mile delivery fleet to be fully electric by May
The New York City last-mile fleet will have 40 electric vehicles, with the Los Angeles region adding 50 more, IKEA said.
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Logistics warehouse tenants should brace for 10% rate hikes — CBRE
Strong e-commerce demand, tight supply and higher construction materials costs are a challenging brew for occupiers, CBRE says.
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Postal Service puts parcels at head of line in reform plan
Parcel initiatives are expected to bring in $24 billion in new net revenue by 2020, the agency said in releasing its 10-year reorganization plan.
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Once-ambitious Ryder plans for electric vehicles with Chanje dissolves into lawsuit
Even as the relationship between Ryder and Chanje was hitting the rocks, Ryder continued to do new deals with the supplier of electric vehicles and…
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