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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.
J.B. Hunt adds to its final-mile network through acquisition for the fourth time since 2017. The company announces the acquisition of commercial fitness delivery and installation company Mass Movement.
AIT Worldwide Logistics expands its global operations with the acquisition of final-mile white-glove specialist Panther Logistics.
On this week’s Drilling Deep podcast, Thomas LaSalvia of Moody’s Analytics REIS looks at the market for warehouse space additions being driven by the growth in e-commerce. And he finds that even as demand for it is soaring, the supply of new space is keeping up and it’s keeping rents relatively soft. Also on this […]
J.B. Hunt Transport Services announces several changes to the executive roster on Tuesday, including the appointment of John Kuhlow as the company’s permanent chief financial officer.
Forward Air adds to non-airport less-than-truckload service by opening a facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
A detailed analysis shows UPS plans to push higher costs and fees on e-commerce users next year.
In partnership with Quest Diagnostics and DroneUp, Walmart on Tuesday announced a new drone delivery system for one of its stores in El Paso.
Holiday orders will be spread evenly throughout cycle, CEO says.
Former Bethlehem Steel plant site at Sparrows Point, Maryland, attracts shippers and 3PLs to build Northeast distribution centers.
Expedited shipping rates rise 1.2% to 3.5%; other rates rise more.
Pricing and delivery bundle will be tough for traditional pharmacies to match, consultant says.
EPS reported above analysts’ consensus.
The pandemic has accelerated deployment of delivery robots, but questions about performance and business case remain.
Pop-up DCs expected to handle 30% of Walmart’s U.S. peak-season volumes.
Package revenue surpasses first-class mail revenue for first full-year period in history.
More than 200 breeder hogs were flown this week from St. Louis to Sao Paulo. Midwestern airport hopes it is the beginning of more livestock exports.
E-commerce fulfillment provider Transportation and Logistics Systems announces plans to acquire delivery and warehousing company Cougar Express.
“Key by Amazon” is now available in 4,000 U.S. cities; the company has added in-garage grocery deliveries.
FedEx Express will hire more than 6,500 employees across Mexico by the end of the year.
Annual outlook forecasts an extension of decade-long bull-market.
