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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“We are deeply shocked and saddened by the loss of our team members following the tragic shooting,” FedEx said.
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 allocation strategy, it appears the final-mile segment remains part of the plan.
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The acquisition provides MercuryGate with ready-made last-mile logistics exposure, Blough says.
Electric-assisted cargo bikes are being implemented as cities face challenges with congestion, air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and parking.
CIO named for soon-to-be-spun-off company
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Strong e-commerce demand, tight supply and higher construction materials costs are a challenging brew for occupiers, CBRE says.
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.
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 touted its role in the company’s green plans.
The company moves to broaden its footprint and introduce services as it posts stellar fiscal 2021 third-quarter results.
UPS needs to step up its weekend game if it plans to overcome FedEx’s advantage in e-commerce transit times, a former UPS executive says.
Fluid Truck specializes in box trucks and cargo vans and focuses on last mile
FedEx rebrands the service FedEx Ground Economy to reflect full control of last-mile deliveries.
As Amazon continues to dominate e-commerce, major retailers are stepping up their investments hoping to benefit from shifting consumer demands.
The company sets ambitious fleet electrification goals and establishes a center at Yale University to research climate-capture techniques.
The store’s opening is part of DHL unit’s focus on contactless transactions, social distancing, it says.
Together for Safer Roads President David Braunstein discusses the potential Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan holds for safer freight movement.
The e-commerce shipping platform said it is now valued at nearly half a billion dollars.
Nicholas Cogan, director of international e-commerce at Walmart International, discusses omnichannel last-mile delivery and challenges created by increased demand for e-commerce and home delivery.