Last-Mile Delivery: Page 14
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LaserShip/OnTrac names new CEO
Mike Duffy is currently a board member for the regional parcel carrier and CEO of FleetPride, a truck and trailer parts distributor.
By Max Garland • March 1, 2023 -
Amazon expanding same-day delivery service
The e-commerce giant is leaning into ultrafast delivery options, though it could come with more fees.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 27, 2023 -
Trendline
Peak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Walmart’s store-fulfilled delivery sales nearly triple in two years
The retail giant has been expanding its delivery capabilities in recent years amid the e-commerce boom.
By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2023 -
Misfits Market to close 3 fulfillment centers following Imperfect Foods acquisition
The online grocer will rely on smaller facilities to service customers as it streamlines operations.
By Max Garland • Feb. 22, 2023 -
Target plans $100M investment to expand next-day delivery
The retailer will add more than six new sortation facilities as it builds out its stores-as-hubs strategy.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 22, 2023 -
Shopify to expand program offering better delivery date visibility
Shop Promise has drawn comparisons to Amazon's “Buy with Prime” feature.
By Max Garland • Feb. 16, 2023 -
FedEx preps revamp of operations, networks for long-term savings
As demand plummets, the delivery giant seeks to save billions of dollars through its DRIVE program and Network 2.0.
By Max Garland • Feb. 15, 2023 -
FedEx Ground to use Express for Hawaii deliveries, pickups
The move follows a similar shift in Alaska in October and is “based on the unique characteristics of these markets,” the company said.
By Max Garland • Feb. 8, 2023 -
2023 outlook: Is this the year supply chains stabilize?
Freight rates are finally easing, but geopolitical turmoil and ongoing economic uncertainty continue to create headaches for businesses.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 6, 2023 -
FedEx to lay off 10% of officers, directors
The cuts will help the delivery giant become “a more efficient, agile organization,” President and CEO Raj Subramaniam told staff.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Feb. 3, 2023 -
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Patent Pending: Choosing when to deploy AVs, using drones in intermodal transit
Amazon and UPS have some unusual ideas on how to integrate autonomous vehicles and other technology into their operations.
By Max Garland • Feb. 1, 2023 -
Flytrex, drone partner receive critical FAA approval for expansion
The carrier, whose customers include Taco Bell and Wendy's, may be able to scale delivery service to 82 million eligible properties nationwide.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 1, 2023 -
FedEx, Shippo agreement expands small shipper access to delivery discounts
The deal with the shipping platform gives FedEx access to more potential customers as it looks to offset volume declines.
By Max Garland • Feb. 1, 2023 -
‘We can work this out’: UPS CEO optimistic on Teamsters negotiations
The union threatened to strike if a deal isn't reached by July 31. Carol Tomé said tweaks to the existing contract should be enough.
By Max Garland • Jan. 31, 2023 -
2023 outlook
Will UPS workers strike? What shippers should know about Teamsters contract talks
The carrier's sprawling delivery network will be at risk unless a deal is reached by July 31.
By Max Garland • Jan. 30, 2023 -
2023 outlook
Why shippers will add more FedEx and UPS competitors to their carrier mix in 2023
Interest in last mile alternatives is up. Experts say Amazon could take advantage by launching a competing service.
By Max Garland • Jan. 27, 2023 -
Why drone delivery hasn’t taken flight in the US
The Federal Aviation Administration will propose new regulations this year, including changes to visual line of sight requirements to support greater drone use, a federal official said.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 19, 2023 -
About 1,400 misclassified drivers awarded $5.6 million: Labor Dept.
Parts Authority and Diligent Delivery Systems denied workers minimum wage, overtime pay and other benefits, the agency said.
By Max Garland • Jan. 18, 2023 -
Rollo launches fleet for Las Vegas deliveries
The shipping platform provider will offer delivery within the city using three Ford E-Transits as shippers look to diversify their carrier mixes.
By Max Garland • Jan. 17, 2023 -
Walmart to offer fulfillment tech, delivery services through Salesforce
The partnership is positioned to drive more volume to Walmart GoLocal as it pursues growth in the competitive same-day delivery sector.
By Max Garland • Jan. 12, 2023 -
FedEx Ground makes further cuts to Sunday home delivery coverage
The service, which once reached nearly 95% of the country, will cover more than half of the U.S. population effective mid-March.
By Max Garland • Jan. 10, 2023 -
UPS leads peak season on-time rate again in 2022: ShipMatrix
Rival FedEx ranked second among national carriers, posting a 7 percentage-point improvement from the last holiday season.
By Max Garland • Jan. 9, 2023 -
Walmart made over 6,000 drone deliveries in 2022
While the retailer seeks to eventually deliver 1 million packages by drone annually, an executive said it's encouraged by the initial response.
By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023 -
DoorDash launches package pickup service
The service's rollout comes in the midst of the busy post-holiday returns season.
By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023 -
Winter weather stymied on-time deliveries in days before Christmas
Project44 data shows how challenging conditions on Dec. 23 and Dec. 24 soured what was overall a smooth peak season for last mile delivery performance.
By Max Garland • Jan. 5, 2023