Last mile

Uber Freight has brought on talent with decades of experience from C.H. Robinson, Amazon and Walmart.

A study by last-mile solutions provider OneRail addresses retailers’ concerns about diversifying delivery networks and highlights strategies such as leveraging technology for strategic planning.

Alphabet’s drone delivery service is working on a larger drone design that will be able to handle orders that currently need more than one drone to handle.

Zipline is growing its presence in the medical space, enabling patients to get their prescriptions delivered by drone.

With the last mile the most complicated part of the shipping process, new solutions could help, but it will take a strong balancing act.

AxleHire CEO Adam Bryant says the most significant impact on the carbon footprint will come from the ability to drive more efficient utilization and aggregation processes in last-mile delivery.

Last-mile companies poised to shake up the market

Who are the key players in the rapidly growing last-mile delivery space? Coresight Research highlighted 10 companies.

Make last-mile logistics more sustainable with 3 key initiatives

Locus is expanding its workforce and solution offerings for Mexico’s booming e-commerce market.

The e-commerce boom of the last decade paired with ongoing supply chain disruption has caused an influx of logistical challenges for carriers of all sizes that is affecting the customer experience.

How does nearly three years as a nuclear machinist’s mate in the U.S. Navy prepare someone to be CEO of Wabash?

Technology firm Grip has emerged from stealth with a $2 million funding round and plans to reimagine direct-to-consumer perishable shipping.

E-commerce platform eBay has extended agreements for Pitney Bowes to continue providing cross-border shipping services to eBay customers.

As Fernish has grown, it continues to evolve its logistics strategy.

Ulta Beauty turns 1,300 stores into fulfillment centers; Seko Logistics launches tech to support customer service in the final mile.

HyperTrack has raised $25 million as it looks to build an API-first approach to routing the final mile.

Inflation has taken a bite out of furniture sales, but consumers are still buying, according to a delivery expert.

FarEye is rolling out the Last Mile Mandate this month, an effort to provide guidance to retailers seeking to succeed in the last mile.

Using a combination of technology and proactive management, shippers can turn failed deliveries into happy customers.