Last Mile Delivery

Workers Go on Strike at Major Amazon Air Hub in SoCal

July 24, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Workers at the hub walked out on July 22, days after Amazon's Prime Day event that brought in $14.2 billion in sales.

A long white FedEx truck and trailer viewed from the side

FedEx Trials EV Tractor to Move Shipments Between U.K. Delivery Hubs

July 24, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

FedEx will be using Mercedes-Benz Trucks' eActros 300 tractor for linehaul operations at the company's Parkhouse station in Stoke on Trent.

A front-facing view of a line of semi-trucks towing shipping containers, with two white shipping cranes in the background

SCB FEATURE

'Huge Opportunity' for Last Mile, Drayage Fleets in Transition to EVs

July 24, 2024

Nick Bowman, Senior Editor

Telematics company Geotab tracked an 81% increase in EV adoption among U.S. commercial fleets between 2022 and 2023.

TWO HANDS HOLD A BOX AT THE MOUTH OF AN OPEN LOCKER IN A BANK OF LOCKERS

SCB FEATURE

Are Delivery Lockers Finally Going to Proliferate in the U.S.?

July 10, 2024

Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

The smart parcel locker market is experiencing rapid growth amid increasing demand for efficient and secure package delivery solutions.

EV Maker Nikola Sells 72 Hydrogen Semi-Trucks in Q2 of 2024

July 3, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The company says it sold 112 hydrogen trucks — assembled in Coolidge, Arizona with a range of 500 miles — in the first half of 2024.

A photo of WIT Member of the Month Megan Junker

PACCAR Parts' Megan Junker Named Woman in Trucking Association's Member of the Month

July 2, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Junker is the product director for electric vehicles at PACCAR Parts, having started with the company in 2018 working with dealer groups.

A man holding a phone next to a blue delivery van

HERE Technologies Launches Software to Optimize Vehicle Delivery Fleets

June 27, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

HERE's Fleet Optimization package uses artificial intelligence to analyze historical traffic data to map the most efficient routes for fleet vehicles.

Aptean

Route Resilience: 5 Strategic Priorities for Logistics Excellence in the Next Year

June 27, 2024

Aptean

Our webinar will cover a comprehensive guide for logistics professionals grappling with the stressors of the industry, like the pressure to optimize operations amidst tightening budgets and sustainability concerns.

A J.B. Hunt truck seen from the back, driving down a road

Driver Safety Among Top Concerns for Trucking Fleet Managers in 2024

June 20, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Nearly 60% of fleet managers said that their chief concern is related to drivers knowing how to safely and correctly operate their vehicles.

Reveel

Case study: Parcel Spend Transformation

June 13, 2024

Reveel

Embark on a journey of savings as we unpack parcel spend operations with Reveel. Discover the nuanced strategies that propel our customers to achieve substantial savings in shipping operations.

Last Mile Delivery

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding last-mile delivery and its impact within 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 services and technologies for last-mile delivery are transforming the way companies do business — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using last-mile delivery solutions to power their supply chains.