Parcel & Express

UPS to Build $200M Facility, Add Saturday Delivery

April 10, 2017

UPS has announced plans to build a $200m package operations facility in Arlington, Texas, just after it confirmed that it's pilot Saturday-pickup project would be expanded nationwide through 2018.

Domino's Will Begin Using Robots to Deliver Pizzas in Europe

April 3, 2017

Bloomberg

Starship Technologies, the London-based company that has created six-wheeled self-driving delivery robots, will begin taking customers Domino's pizzas in Germany and the Netherlands.

Walmart Aims to Dominate Last-Mile Delivery With Startup Incubator

March 29, 2017

Mobility Buzz

Walmart launched its own startup incubator program in Silicon Valley, with a keen eye on last-mile delivery, according to Mobility Buzz.

Port Authority Group Launches Transportation Infrastructure Campaign

March 29, 2017

Maritime Executive

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has announced the launch of a campaign that will advocate for transportation infrastructure investment on behalf of the nation's manufacturers, farmers and other workers who count on modern and efficient seaports to move American products to vital overseas markets.

New eBay Offering Guarantees Three-Day Delivery

March 29, 2017

MultiChannel Merchant

eBay is wading into the fast shipping wars, taking on Amazon Prime and Walmart with its new Guaranteed Delivery offering that will launch this summer on its selling platform with more than 20 million eligible items. Shoppers on eBay will also be able to search and filter items by one- and two-day delivery.

How Food Delivery Apps Have Changed the Game for Restaurants

March 28, 2017

Los Angeles Times

A year ago Mendocino Farms didn't offer delivery at any of its 15 Southern California locations. Now Ellen Chen, co-founder of the artisanal sandwich chain, is knocking down restaurant walls to make room for delivery drivers.

Amazon Is Using Logistics for FBA Orders, Pushing Ahead on Drones

March 27, 2017

MultiChannel Merchant

An Amazon executive said the company at this point is just using its recent investments in logistics and transportation to handle internal capacity, including servicing sellers using its Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) program where it handles third-party orders.

Inside Amazon's Battle to Break Into the $800Bn Grocery Market

March 24, 2017

Bloomberg

"Very wasteful" isn't a phrase usually associated with Amazon.com Inc., which is so cost-conscious it once removed the light bulbs from its cafeteria's vending machines. But after spending several months analyzing the online retailer's grocery-shipping hubs back in 2014, that's exactly how a mechanical engineering student described its approach to selling bananas.

FedEx Express Expands Overnight to 4,400 New Zip Codes

March 23, 2017

MultiChannel Merchant

FedEx Corp. announced it has expanded its FedEx First Overnight service to more than 4,400 zip codes across the U.S.

Report From Next Gen Customer Delivery 2017

March 21, 2017

Mario Matulich, Executive Dir Customer Management Practice, IQPC

Parcel & Express

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding express and small shipments and their impact on 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 technologies that provide information during express and small shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these cargo services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using express shipping solutions to power their supply chains.