Last Mile Delivery

AI Can Manage Medical Logistics — to a Point

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Can artificial intelligence be trusted to manage logistics for an industry in which mistakes could be a matter of life or death?

Descartes AI Exchange: AI Agents for Fleet Performance Management

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:24:56 -0400

What if your fleet operations could move from reacting to issues after they happen to improving performance in real time?

Amazon Expands Super-Fast Deliveries in U.K.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:53:09 -0400

The same-day grocery service will be an additional free option for those signed up to the Amazon Prime subscription service.

Packaging Optimization Is Boosting Cold Chain Growth

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The cold chain industry is evolving and packaging strategies must keep up.

Freight Audit and Payment: The Critical Anchor in a Hurricane of Supply Chain Disruption

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Most teams are making critical decisions with incomplete information. Not because they lack data, but because they can’t use it fast enough. Decisions are happening in motion, without a steady state. This report shows how Freight Audit and Payment (FAP) is becoming a layer for decision intelligence and financial control when it matters most.

Amazon Goes Wide with 30-Minute Deliveries Across U.S.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:45:24 -0400

Amazon said that it hopes to bring 30-minute deliveries to tens of millions of customers by the end of 2026.

Amazon Rolls Out End-to-End Supply Chain Service

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:47:20 -0400

The new service includes Amazon's full slate of freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel shipping services.

How Transportation Leaders Are Turning Sustainability Into Resilience

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Even without regulatory mandates, transportation leaders continue to integrate sustainability into their core transportation strategy.

Freight in 2026: The Trilemma That No Shippers Can Avoid

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Operational efficiency is a durable solution, as it’s where emissions reduction and cost reduction share a common foundation.

Four Fulfillment Practices Packaging Regulations Are Forcing Companies to Improve

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Switching to alternative materials or minimizing usage alone does not solve one of the most persistent problems in fulfillment: wasted space.

How to Run a Freight Audit and Pay RFP That Actually Delivers Savings

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Modern shippers face growing complexity in managing transportation spend, yet the RFP processes used to evaluate freight audit and payment (FAP) providers remain largely outdated.

The AI Exchange: Inside the Last Mile - AI, delivery engagement, and the new standard for on time and in full

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:23:26 -0400

What if your routes could learn from every delivery? In this AI Exchange session, we will explore how moving beyond static service time assumptions unlocks a new level of fleet performance.

The Opportunity that Comes with the EU's July 2026 Van Regulation Reset

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The businesses that treat the new EU rules for van delivery operations as a procurement opportunity will define the next decade of European supply chain performance.

Truckload Carriers Warn of ‘Unintended Consequences’ of Marijuana Reclassification

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

The TCA called for the passage of a bill that would require positive hair test results be included in the federal clearinghouse.

Higher Diesel Prices Likely to Persist, Even if Iran War Resolves Quickly

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The Persian Gulf produces oil that is particularly well-suited to refining to diesel and jet fuel, and supplies were already tight before the war.

Honda to Roll Out Small Electric Delivery Vehicles

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As part of its Fastport venture, Honda will roll out "micromobility" vehicles to deliver packages, groceries and food orders, offering alternatives to larger trucks and vans.

Canada Post Looks to Start Phasing Out Home Deliveries

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:04:14 -0400

The government-owned corporation expects to save as much as $400 million Canadian ($291.96 million) annually by scaling back home deliveries.

USPS Asks to Raise Stamp Price to 82 Cents to Ease Cash Crisis

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The proposed 4.8% price hike will be reviewed by the Postal Regulatory Commission, and if approved, would go into effect July 12.

Ireland Calls in Troops to Help Clear Road-Blocking Protests

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:56:21 -0400

The protests, now in their third day, are against high fuel prices caused by the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.

Amazon Reaches Deal with USPS on Cuts to Deliveries

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:55:14 -0400

Previous reports indicated that Amazon was initially considering a two-thirds reduction in delivery volumes with USPS.

Teamsters Reach Deal with UPS Over Driver Buyout Program

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:38:41 -0400

Drivers who accept a buyout will receive a $150,000 lump-sum payment, with offers made to long-haul feeder drivers and regular package car drivers first, based on seniority.

The Race to the Bottom in Last-Mile Delivery

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The race to lower prices could ultimately undermine the very last-mile delivery networks that businesses and consumers have come to depend on.

Watch: The Rise of Alternative Carriers in the Supply Chain

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As use of alternative carriers increases, carrier diversification is the new norm in supply chain, says Joshua Haun, vice president of business development at UniUni.

Avoiding Costly Misdeliveries Through Address-Data Cleansing

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With so much customer address data of varying quality and in different formats in circulation, it’s time for those in logistics to address the continuing issue of misdeliveries.

UPS Withdraws Driver Buyout Program

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:19:06 -0400

Multiple local unions in the Teamsters Central Region filed grievances against the delivery company for violating the UPS Teamsters contract.

USPS to Impose Fuel Surcharge for First Time Ever

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:45:31 -0400

The news comes on top of a seemingly endless parade of woes for the government-owned, quasi-independent, delivery service.

FedEx Offers Two-Hour, Same-Day Delivery

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:14:30 -0400

FedEx SameDay Local will provide time-definite delivery within a two-hour window and day-definite delivery by end-of-day.

Four Trends to Watch in the Age of ‘Always-On’ Supply Chains

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:50:36 -0400

The businesses that win will be those who reevaluate and set up a supply chain process that moves at the speed of the modern consumer.

Watch: How AI Is Influencing Last-Mile Operations

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

AI is delivering real, measurable value in fleet and last-mile operations, says James Wee, senior vice president and general manager of fleet at Descartes.

Amazon to Slash USPS Package Delivery Volumes

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:30:03 -0400

Amazon accounted for nearly 15% of USPS's total throughput in 2025, and generates an estimated $6 billion annually in revenue for the agency.