Last-Mile Delivery: Page 34
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Pizza Hut unveils robotic delivery truck that bakes pizzas en route
The chain partnered with Toyota to create the PIE Pro prototype, which cooks pies in seven minutes and could help trim delivery times and broaden its footprint in the competitive space.
By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Venture capitalists are investing big in delivery, but will third parties last?
About $3.5 billion has been poured into food and grocery delivery firms this year, but restaurant brands are making inroads of their own.
By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 29, 2018 -
Trendline
Peak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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UPS pilots eBike with cargo container in Seattle
The modular cargo container system is the first of its kind to be tested in the U.S.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 26, 2018 -
Is Uber planning drone delivery by 2021?
The tech startup aims to deliver food by drone sooner than many stakeholders expect will be possible.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 22, 2018 -
JD.com to study underground logistics, fulfillment
Delivering parcels through subterranean networks could be an "industry game changer" in solving last-mile challenges.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Florida delivery issues jump 117% during Michael
The Category 4 storm brought activity to a standstill in the Florida panhandle, as ports closed and shipments were suspended.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 16, 2018 -
Former Kellogg sub-distributors sue over logistics shift
Downstream partners claim Kellogg misrepresented its supply chain plans, and now the complaint is going to court.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 16, 2018 -
USPS proposes raising parcel delivery prices
The Postal Service says increased rates would help keep it competitive and bring in much needed revenue.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Michael closes North Carolina ports, suspends deliveries
The tropical storm, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, is wreaking havoc on the Gulf Coast.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Amazon opens pop-up delivery location in wake of Florence
The location will stay open until October 14 to serve residents whose homes are still unreachable due to flooding.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 9, 2018 -
Target expands Drive Up to all 50 states
The mass merchant said the service now reaches 1,750 stores.
By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee • Updated Aug. 30, 2019
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