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Euronet’s Dandelion payment network aims to cut out the middleman – and the cost – of cross-border payments.

Contract logistics giant GXO posts a better-than-expected earnings per share and affirms its full-year targets.

Alphabet’s Wing this week teamed with DoorDash on a limited drone delivery service in Logan, Australia, where it has operated since 2019.

Carriers and shippers ignoring the middle mile could be leaving money on the table.

Over the next few weeks, Google will add the ability to track packages directly from your inbox.

U.S. policymakers and electric vehicle manufacturers have a path to making EVs accessible to every American.

Amazon has completed 5 million deliveries with Rivian’s custom electric delivery vans since the program launched in July.

Ouster and Velodyne have seen their stock prices tumble this year, but can a merger between the two lead to a turnaround?

DHL Express’ tariff hike will exceed the increases by FedEx and UPS.

October hiring in the truck transportation sector took a surprising turn upward in October, according to BLS data.

While Amazon continues to dominate Walmart in online sales, when customers are looking for groceries and other everyday items, they turn to Walmart.

Cargojet is better protected from an economic downturn than airlines handling general air cargo because of e-commerce and deep partnerships.

Holiday sales will decline by up to 50% from 2021 levels, but they will still be healthy despite macroeconomic concerns, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).

Technology firm Grip has emerged from stealth with a $2 million funding round and plans to reimagine direct-to-consumer perishable shipping.

Einride will be building electric vehicle charging stations to support Maersk’s deployment of its E-truck, starting with a facility near the Port of Los Angeles.

The deal announced Wednesday marks Ryder System’s second purchase of an e-fulfillment company in less than a year.

E-commerce platform eBay has extended agreements for Pitney Bowes to continue providing cross-border shipping services to eBay customers.

Cargo revenues from Sun Country Airlines’ Amazon business were flat in the third quarter.

The unit’s “space and pace” program will bypass the class-rates formula in favor of pricing based on dimensions and weight.

Amazon and payment provider Parafin are offering online sellers a cash advance offer with flexible repayment terms.

Uber Technologies reported earnings Tuesday before the bell, and investors took kindly to the results.

Small and midsize retailers remain optimistic about the holiday season, with more than two-thirds expecting profits to increase this year.

Target-owned Shipt has come under fire for allegedly misclassifying workers as independent contractors.

3D perception technology is able to make traditional LiDAR sensors more accurate and flexible, helping the supply chain improve automation performance.

Amazon reported a third-quarter sales deceleration that it says will persist into the holidays.

Delivery drones are showing their last-mile value on a mission to hard-to-reach customers on Sanibel Island, Florida.

According to research from PayPal, retailers and shoppers see eye to eye on returns more than you’d think.

The transformation of Walmart’s distribution network continues with the unveiling of a revamped facility in Texas.

A reversion to the mean will occur after two strong years, Armstrong & Associates predicts.

ShipBob has launched new integrations with Amazon, giving merchants faster inventory and shipping services when selling through the e-commerce platform.

UPS reported higher-than-expected earnings per share and reaffirmed its full-year targets.

Researchers, using self-reported data from an 11-year period, have found that gig workers suffer from poorer health than salaried workers.

Scandit and Samsung’s collaboration brings new smart data capture to increase workflow efficiency on its new smartphone.

“U.S. merchants and marketplaces will need to look for new customers, and this may be a great opportunity to market to and acquire customers from beyond their borders in Q4 and into 2023,” said BoxC’s new director of business development, Mark Waverek.

An infusion of $40 million will help Europe-based Shippeo expand its supply chain visibility platform in the U.S. and Asia.

A new survey of warehouse labor employment reveals tons of job openings, higher pay and better work-life flexibility.

UPS’ general rate increase is designed to offset elevated cost inflation.

Hawaiian Airlines will begin operating Amazon Air’s largest cargo jets on the retailer’s biggest shipping lanes next year.

Fulfillment isn’t as simple as it used to be. These are the five pain points giving e-commerce firms a headache.

In a major move, Amazon is acquiring 10 large freighter aircraft for long-haul international transport and hiring Hawaiian Airlines to fly them.

More than 49 million Americans were victims of porch pirates in the last year, and that is leading to a push for more alternative delivery options.

Many brands don’t have the know-how on inventory turnover and what their rates mean in the long term. But ShipBob believes it may have the answers.

As part of a companywide restructuring, Gopuff conducted another round of layoffs, primarily affecting its customer service team.

A new online marketplace that automates the process of buying and selling pallets has launched with hopes of reducing costs for all.

Two driver/warehouse worker strikes against Sysco are either over or likely to end soon.

Logistics and delivery companies are exploring how to optimize trips to multiresidence buildings like apartment complexes.

HyperTrack’s new Playground feature simulates a delivery environment for customers to test out last-mile strategies.

Auctane, which counts ShipStation among its shipping brands, has reached an agreement with the U.S. Postal Service to offer customers the best rates available.

An Amazon warehouse in Upstate New York will not become the second to unionize after workers vote no.

Supply chain disruptions and inflation have changed consumer behavior and retailer strategies, leading to a longer holiday shopping season.

DroneDek and A2Z Drone Delivery are integrating DroneDek’s “mailbox of the future” with A2Z’s Rapid Delivery System drone solution.

Two key provisions in the Department of Labor’s proposed independent contractor rule could pose problems for transportation companies.

Carriers facing cost and margin pressures are unlikely to back off holiday delivery levies, analysts say.

If Kroger’s acquisition of Albertsons holds up with the FTC, the companies could be on the verge of a logistics power play.

Businesses looking to expand their diverse-owned supplier base may find success by turning to local businesses.

GXO Logistics plans to add 22,000 employees to support the holiday shopping season, with many of the positions extending into the new year.

More than a dozen recent job postings signal that TikTok is looking to build fulfillment centers in the U.S.

While consumers are indicating they may be spending less on holiday shopping this year, many merchants are expecting something different.

The Learnship Sprint program is designed to teach employees industry-specific language to increase workplace productivity.

More than 300,000 current and former Instacart workers will receive a payout in the San Diego gig worker case.

A new proposed independent contractor rule from the Department of Labor could increase costs for trucking as well as for Uber and Lyft.

Joby will work with Delta to build a service that uses autonomous drones to take passengers to and from the airport.

Embattled ultrafast delivery service Gorillas could be acquired by Getir, according to sources.

Walmart is converting an Atlanta fulfillment center and letting go of nearly 1,500 warehouse associates.

China-based Zongteng Group has acquired a large cargo jet to enhance its global e-commerce logistics distribution capabilities.

In a bid to reduce carbon emissions, Amazon will use a massive investment to add thousands of electric vehicles in Europe.

Via.Delivery continues to grow its buy online, pickup anywhere business, adding iconic retailer Perry Ellis and its associated brands to its shopping options.

FedEx goes big with a record GRI. UPS, facing a spike in labor costs, may go bigger.

Three years after launching tests of its driverless Scout robot, Amazon halted work on the project.

Slack delivery capacity could finally give Amazon the incentive to insource volumes handled by UPS.

Despite an economic slowdown, Walmart is putting money into automating its grocery fulfillment operations with Alert.

Jake McPaul, who led Misfits Market’s logistics operation during the COVID-19 pandemic, will lead Warp’s new Fresh Freight division.

Medical drone delivery specialist Zipline began flying commercially in Utah this week after months of testing.

FedEx Express and the union representing its pilots on Wednesday filed for federal mediation with the National Mediation Board to help unglue contract negotiations that began in May 2021. The joint filing by FedEx (NYSE: FDX) and the Air Line Pilots Association requests expedited mediation under the Railway Labor Act. FedEx pilots are disgruntled by […]

Gatik has removed the safety driver from daily routes it is running for Loblaw Companies in Canada.

GXO Logistics has received regulatory approval to complete its $1.3 billion acquisition of U.K.-based Clipper Logistics.

The international shipping giant signed a deal with the e-commerce platform to open up new opportunities for BigCommerce sellers.

Public sector procurement officers face the same challenges as commercial CPOs as they seek out ESG, diverse and local goods.

Motive has introduced a solution to help food and beverage shippers keep an eye on the status of their cargo.

On a reservation in rural southeastern Oklahoma, the Choctaw Nation is building the future of drone delivery.

Panelists at Amazon Business’ Reshape 2022 conference talk strategies and advice to succeed with ESG initiatives.

GigaCloud Technology’s last-mile and white-glove service will reach the entire contiguous United States.

Many companies believe machine learning is the solution to their problems, but it can’t overcome bad data and metrics.

Indra Nooyi refocused PepsiCo during her tenure as CEO, turning the company from one that made fun products to one that produced good-for-you products.

The Federal Trade Commission plans on getting involved in questions of independent contractor status.

Major carriers are temporarily suspending service in some Florida ZIP codes as downgraded storm rages on.

Front-line Amazon workers learned this week that the marketplace is investing $1 billion for pay hikes over the next year.

As more business purchasing moves online, Amazon Business is positioning itself to be the leader in the category.

DHL Express is the first customer for Eviation Aircraft’s electric aircraft, which made its first flight on Tuesday.

Conventional wisdom says that drones are best for small-payload deliveries, but Sabrewing would beg to differ.

While more B2B buyers are looking online, challenges persist, including missing product information and a lack of visibility into sustainably sourced products.

A new survey from BigCommerce looks at the future of shopping, including NFTs and the metaverse.

Blue Yonder has released two new offerings, Warehouse Execution System and Adaptive Fulfillment & Warehousing.

“Movement is the future. It’s multidimensional, where each facet presents a unique perspective tailored to the user’s requirements,” says project44 CEO Jett McCandless.

GXO Logistics has opened a new facility for Bayer Crop Science under its flexible warehousing option GXO Direct.

FarEye is working to create a shared ecosystem of delivery data, helping brands of all sizes reduce final-mile costs.

One market-breaking sale will no longer cut it. Amazon is introducing a second Prime Day-like sales event.

Darden, the parent company of Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse and others, doubled down on its no-delivery policy.

UPS has launched a program to offer one consolidated rate with no surcharges. However, experts said shippers may end up paying more compared with the traditional pricing plan.

FedEx announces a 6.9% tariff rate increase for all of its services except LTL.