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Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperWednesday, April 7, 2021

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Big Brown continues greening fleet, buying Beta Technologies electric planes

UPS Flight Forward has an option to buy up to 150 electric aircraft that can transport up to 1,400 pounds of cargo each from Beta…

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Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperWednesday, April 7, 2021

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Pilot Freight Services acquires DSI Logistics

Global logistics provider Pilot Freight Services has acquired DSI Logistics, a last-mile heavy goods specialty provider.

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Companies like REEF Technology and DHL are deploying an increasing number of e-cargo bikes for last-mile delivery.

Alyssa SporrerWednesday, April 7, 2021

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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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Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperTuesday, April 6, 2021

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Gatik, Isuzu to partner on autonomous truck platform

Isuzu trucks will install technology from autonomous vehicle startup Gatik on its medium-duty N-Series truck models.

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Grace SharkeyThursday, April 1, 2021

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Canada-based Tyltgo raises $1.8M for white-label services

Tyltgo has set a goal to serve 100 new retailers by the end of this year and to double its current team, which consists of…

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Aspen tests smart parking pilot program for delivery vehicles

Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperWednesday, March 31, 2021

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Parking pilot keeps commercial deliveries flowing on Aspen city streets

The city of Aspen has been running a parking reservation pilot program with Coord that enables commercial delivery fleets to secure parking spaces for their…

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Grace SharkeyTuesday, March 30, 2021

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PICKUP raises $15M for white-glove retail delivery

“What is really attractive is the technology platform that enables the retailer to do a full assortment of products.”

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Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperMonday, March 29, 2021

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Purolator adds electric trucks, bikes to Vancouver fleet

Canadian courier Purolator has added electric trucks and cargo bikes to its Vancouver fleet as it continues to deploy more environmentally friendly delivery vehicles.

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Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperThursday, March 25, 2021

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Faster. Cheaper. Greener: Accenture’s plan for a sustainable last mile

Increased use of micro-fulfillment centers and more efficient vehicles and routing can reduce carbon emissions by 25% in urban environments, according to Accenture.

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