Mark Solomon
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Delivery nation 2021: Surcharges uber alles
Parcel-delivery surcharges are to be front and center in conversations next year.
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Final mile (also called “last mile”) is a term used to refer to the last leg of a delivery route (it is not a mode of transportation). Businesses can define last mile in different ways, depending on what is most relevant to their business and their customers’ expectations. Final mile delivery falls into two categories: light goods (typically less than 150 pounds) and heavy goods.
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Eric Kulisch
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
New FAA rules put drone delivery closer to reality
Mainstream commercial use of small unmanned aircraft for a variety of applications, including package delivery, is around the corner. New FAA regulations create a pathway for drones to operate safely with fewer limitations.
Mark Solomon
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
FreightTech 25: FedEx ramps up IT for next year’s e-commerce wars
FedEx will mark its 50th year by harnessing IT for pitched battles with Amazon and UPS.
Mark Solomon
Monday, December 28, 2020
FedEx closes on ShopRunner acquisition
FedEx Corp.had announced acquisition of e-commerce platform ShopRunner earlier this month.
John Gallagher
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Baton driving out first-/last-mile costs for long-haul drivers
A partnership this year with CRST uncovered a huge opportunity for trucking technology startup Baton and its customers.
Mark Solomon
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Postal Service gets favorable borrowing terms in stimulus bill
Lawmakers agree to convert $10 billion loan to a grant.
Darren Prokop
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Commentary: Adding COVID-19 vaccines to the holiday rush
With vaccines in tow, the transportation industry will deliver a lot of much-needed holiday cheer over the next few weeks.
Mark Solomon
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
FedEx, UPS take different roads on new parcel surcharges
UPS cuts parcel-induction levies much deeper than FedEx, starting mid-January.
Noi Mahoney
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Amazon opening three San Antonio facilities
Amazon to build three facilities, create 1,500 jobs in San Antonio
Mark Solomon
Friday, December 18, 2020
FedEx gets no Wall Street love for stellar results
FedEx shares get hammered despite record performance at Express and LTL units. The focus is on lagging margins at FedEx Ground.
Mark Solomon
Thursday, December 17, 2020
FedEx posts strong fiscal second-quarter results
Shares take a hard hit in after-hours trade despite blowout fiscal second-quarter results across the board.
Mark Solomon
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Santa says it’s crunch time for peak delivery
Storms, Warp Speed and COVID put retailers and consumers in an anxious holiday mood.
Linda Baker, Senior Environment and Technology Reporter
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Canoo unveils electric delivery vehicle
EV company Canoo unveils its all-electric multipurpose delivery vehicle to be priced starting at approximately $33,000.
Mark Solomon
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
FedEx delivers `good’ news on parcel surcharges
FedEx to cut prices from holiday levels on three surcharges.
Linda Baker, Senior Environment and Technology Reporter
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Canadian last-mile delivery startup closes CA$20M Series A
Canadian last-mile delivery firm secures CA$20 million Series A and expands its U.S. footprint.
Mark Solomon
Monday, December 14, 2020
Vaccine distribution, peak-season climax spawn parcel delivery storm
COVID vaccines take priority, straining already ultra-tight delivery capacity.
Kim Link Wills
Monday, December 14, 2020
Career Tracks: Onfleet, Perishable Shipping Solutions make C-suite hires
Onfleet hires Scott Cross as CFO, and Stephanie Riffell joins Perishable Shipping Solutions as COO.
Todd Maiden
Monday, December 14, 2020
Forward Air expands LTL into California’s Inland Empire
Forward Air is growing its traditional less-than-truckload terminal count. This time it is adding California’s Inland Empire to the roster.
Mark Solomon
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Trucks to play key role in vaccine distribution
FedEx, UPS, AIT to get their delivery marching orders.
Eric Kulisch
Thursday, December 10, 2020
UPS begins nationwide shipping of vaccine kits
Operation COVID Logistics is underway, with the auxiliary materials to administer vaccines moving out to local distribution sites.