Parcel & Express

When Will the Drones Start Flying?

November 6, 2015

Commercial delivery drones are in our future - or so we're told. What will it take to make them a reality?

OnTrac Moves Las Vegas Operations to Suburban Henderson

November 3, 2015

OnTrac, a provider of package-delivery services in the western U.S., is moving its Las Vegas facility to Henderson, Nev.

E-commerce Continues to Change Logistics, Warehousing Landscape, Study Says

November 2, 2015

GlobeSt.com

E-commerce has already transformed the world of warehousing and logistics, and according to Colliers International Group Inc., everything indicates that this process will continue.

Revolution Taking Place in Parcel Industry

October 23, 2015

ChainLink Research

A true stampede for parcel technology and services is going on in the transportation market. And it's not just consumer omnichannel but the B2B markets that are increasingly on-demand to support any business contingency.

DHL Adds Boeing 767 Cargo Service in Detroit

October 22, 2015

DHL

DHL has added a flight for U.S. importers and exporters based in Michigan.

Newgistics to Handle U.S. Deliveries for Alibaba

October 21, 2015

Newgistics Inc.

Newgistics Inc., a provider of logistics services and technology for retailers and brands, will provide delivery in the U.S. for products purchased through AliExpress, the e-commerce unit of Alibaba that connects Chinese businesses with international buyers.

Shopify, Uber Team to Offer Same-day Delivery

October 19, 2015

Shopify

Shopify Inc., a cloud-based, multichannel commerce platform, has partnered with Uber to offer UberRUSH delivery services to Shopify merchants. Merchants enrolled in the program can offer their local customers same-day delivery. The UberRUSH program will begin with a select number of Shopify merchants located in New York City, Chicago and San Francisco and will be rolled out to additional cities over time.

FAA Says Rules on Commercial Drones Won't Be Ready Until June 2016

October 19, 2015

AVweb

The Federal Aviation Administration, behind schedule in finalizing regulations for commercial use of unmanned aerial systems, will be ready by June 17, 2016, according to recent congressional testimony by the agency's deputy administrator.

Kohl's Now Offers Same-day Delivery in Nine Markets Across the U.S.

October 16, 2015

Seeking Alpha

In its continual effort to make shopping convenient and easy, Kohl's has partnered with Deliv, a crowdsourced, last-mile delivery company to make same-day delivery in nine markets.

Not Home? You Can Pick Up Your UPS Package at the Drugstore.

October 12, 2015

Bloomberg

In time for the holiday season, UPS is rolling out to 100 cities a program that requires people in some neighborhoods to fetch packages at nearby locations -- such as a druggist or dry cleaner -- if they weren't home to meet a driver.

Parcel & Express

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding express and small shipments and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before thanks, in part, to the boom in e-commerce. New technologies that provide information during express and small shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these cargo services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using express shipping solutions to power their supply chains.