Last Mile Delivery

FedEx Freight Has Mixed Results in First Earnings After Spinoff

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Revenue got a boost from new pricing power that the company didn’t have when it was under the umbrella of the parcel giant.

DoorDash’s $17 Billion Instacart Deal Aimed at Walmart, Amazon

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:42:57 -0400

The delivery-app segment received a boost during pandemic-era lockdowns, but that momentum has since slowed, and the industry has consolidated.

Why Brands Need To Rethink Their Returns Strategy Before Peak Season

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As retailers assess their returns programs in response to changing tariffs, now is also a good time to stress-test them before peak season hits.

Five Current Challenges Preventing Real-Time Visibility in Connected Manufacturing

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

“Connected manufacturing,” incorporates machines, technology systems, people and data into real-time operational ecosystems, replacing siloed, manual workflows.

Next-Day Delivery Is Still Possible, but Someone Has to Pay for It

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

We can continue delivering across Europe the next day. But sooner or later the market will have to decide if it’s willing to pay for that.

RFID and Machine Vision are Having a Moment

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:25:12 -0400

RFID and machine vision are gaining momentum because they offer a practical, cost-effective path to automation. Unlike large-scale robotics projects that often require major facility redesigns and significant capital investment, RFID readers and AI-powered camera systems can typically be layered onto existing warehouse and manufacturing operations.

Stop Delivery Costs from Eating Your Growth: The 2027 Delivery Cost Reset

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:17:19 -0400

Delivery cost rose 12% for the median US operator in 2026, and 88% of operators say it is growing as fast as revenue or faster. With UPS and FedEx peak surcharges already live, cost-to-serve is under pressure just as customers redefine what good delivery means.

The Doorstep Decides

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For retail and eCommerce brands, the customer experience doesn’t end at checkout. The delivery experience is often the last impression a brand makes, yet it can also be one of the parts of the customer journey it controls least.

Walmart to Bring Drone Deliveries to Denver and Seattle

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400

The company has plans to bring the service to 270 Walmart stores by the end of 2027, spanning Cincinnati, Denver, Los Angeles, Memphis and Miami among others.

Smaller Trucking Companies Are Approaching Financial Breaking Point

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:22:39 -0400

Financial writer Rich Duprey says record diesel prices, rising insurance premiums, and higher maintenance expenses are colliding with freight rates that haven't kept pace.

Amazon Settles Suit Over Slower Deliveries to Low-Income Areas

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:02:19 -0400

The attorney general’s office said roughly 69,000 members of Amazon’s Prime service experienced slower deliveries as a result of Amazon’s practices.

What happens when your route plan meets reality?

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:49:40 -0400

The best delivery plan rarely survives first contact with the real world. Traffic, delays and last-minute changes can quickly create a gap between what was planned and what drivers must manage on the road. The result is missed delivery windows, inefficient operations and the same disruptions repeating day after day.

FedEx Launches FedEx Authenticated Delivery

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New premium service combines QR code for added security on high-value and sensitive shipments.

Uber Freight: High Fuel Costs Squeeze Small Truckload Carriers

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Uber Freight recommends shippers lock in baseline capacity, build a surge playbook, and evaluate alternatives now before the heart of peak.

Report: Shipping Market Is Moving Faster than Shippers’ Models

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:27:28 -0400

Improved shipping performance now depends on aligning operational cadence with the speed of the market, says Reveel.

Preparing for Peak Season: What to Ask an Expedite Provider Before You Need One

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

None of these questions is hard to ask. They’re only hard to ask in November, with a line down and a dispatcher on hold.

Uber’s $15B Delivery Hero Takeover Gains Board Backing

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The food delivery market boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but has been consolidating in recent years.

The High Cost of Legacy Tech in the Shipping Department

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Profit-savvy e-commerce retailers have embraced the evolution of fulfillment from a standalone shipping function into a connected operational capability.

Why Going Global Isn't Always the Right Call

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For years, global sourcing has helped companies reduce production costs, access specialized suppliers, and achieve greater scale. But today’s supply chains face tariff uncertainty, geopolitical risk, transportation disruption, supplier concentration, inventory pressure, and rising customer expectations.

Collaboration Advances Lower-Cost Sail Freight for Coastal Shipping

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Plans for the TradeSailer 120 can be purchased off the shelf, allowing for immediate construction estimates and building at local shipyards.

Amazon Plans Six-Fold Increase in Drone Delivery Service by End of 2026

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:19:04 -0400

The e-commerce giant said this rapid expansion will bring ultrafast drone delivery within reach of tens of millions of customers across the country.

State of Enterprise Shipping: A Market Moving Faster Than the Model

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A survey of 240 enterprise shipping organizations across six industries examined how they see, govern, and decide their shipping economics. Every respondent manages a multi-modal transportation network with substantial parcel operations. The results were clear: shipping has outgrown its operating model.

Peak Season Is Putting Exception Management to the Test

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In peak season, delivery performance is defined by more than on-time rates — it’s also about how effectively exceptions are managed when they inevitably occur.

Five Ways AI is Transforming Fleet Safety and Operational Performance

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

AI aggregates and analyzes fleet-related data, creating a comprehensive picture of driver behavior, vehicle performance, compliance issues and operational risks.

Watch: The Challenges of the Last-Mile Landscape

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The last mile is just one of several legs involved in the journey of product from seller to end consumer, but as much as 54% of the total delivery cost comes from that segment.

ICE Now Screening Truck Drivers at Weigh Stations

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:58:11 -0400

More than 28,000 CDLs deemed to have been issued illegally have been revoked as of May 1, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

AI Is Making Logistics Faster. It Is Also Making Freight Fraud Easier.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

What has changed is not simply the volume of crime, but its architecture.

How GLS Delivers Superior Speed and Savings: A Rush Order Case Study

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When leading third-party logistics provider Rush Order set out to evaluate alternative domestic shipping solutions, they selected GLS to assess whether a regional delivery network could provide the speed, reliability, and cost savings their clients require.

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?

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.