The model has been criticized for putting pressure on gig workers, and exposing them to serious safety risks.

As the retail market continues to change and e-commerce becomes more dominant, delivery disruptions have evolved from isolated inconveniences into signs of deeper structural issues across the supply chain. These challenges are no longer confined to the last mile; instead, they often stem from fragmented upstream systems, inventory mismatches, and poor coordination between distribution, carriers and customer support. 

Ingka is investing in electric and alternative-fuel vehicles to increase the proportion of home deliveries it fulfills with zero-emissions vehicles from 40% to 90% by 2028.

The idea is simple: Replace trucks with short-sea shipping where sail freight offers the highest emissions-reduction potential.

French authorities ordered lower speed limits and banned traffic for heavy cargo vehicles in the regions under orange weather alerts.

Large retailers are placing automated MFCs in stores to pull inventory closer to demand, compressing cycle times.

Now, every package entering the U.S. comes with a need to submit an exact description of every component, including a 10-digit HTS code. Shippers and carriers are struggling to adjust.

The aim is to improve delivery times for customers throughout the region, and bring faster delivery to more rural communities.

Investors have grown more bullish in recent months on FedEx’s strategy, which the company estimates will produce $1 billion in permanent cost reductions in 2026.

When it comes to assessing business health, is the logistics real estate market a mirror for the economy at large?