lobal labor-productivity growth in construction has averaged just 1% per year over the past two decades, compared with growth of 2.8% for the total world economy.

Regional and other carriers still have less than 10% of the U.S. market, but the share is growing.

The goods we consume today require complex logistics processes in urban areas. If not planned adequately, they can negatively affect urban sustainability.

The situation is highly significant, as Royal Mail is deemed critical to the U.K. economy.

The move is the latest step in FedEx’s effort to reduce costs, improve efficiency and deal with a decline of package volume as people return to shopping at retail stores.

Amazon for years has worked to expand its e-commerce success beyond its own webstore.

Retailers must rely on digital tools to help manage and optimize their operations impacted by inflation.

Artificial intelligence has penetrated virtually every aspect of modern life, and last-mile delivery is no exception, says Bart De Muynck, chief industry officer with project 44.

For workers, rising fuel and car-maintenance costs have made the job less appealing.

Dinesh Dixit, vice president of account management with LogiNext, describes the challenges that parcel companies are facing today, and how technology might ease their pain.