Founded in Shunde of Guangdong province in 1993, SF Express covers almost all of China, while its international express business covers 98 countries.

The digital-focused operator is buying Shopify’s logistics business, including the Deliverr technology platform and dozens of warehouses and sorting centers.

Autonomous delivery services come in many shapes and kinds, none of which provides a one-size-fits-all solution.

The modern-day supply chain isn’t just about delivering product, but doing so in an efficient and sustainable way.

Trucking companies and congressional critics argued the rules, estimated to cost about $2,500 to $8,300 per vehicle, were too expensive, and came amid driver shortages and supply-chain woes.

The courier faces the possibility of a union strike of its 330,000 workers as the company negotiates to replace a five-year labor contract that expires on July 31.

When retailers craft a variety of delivery experiences, customers can self-select the one that best fits their delivery persona.

Permission to operate more freely could eventually vault drone delivery from the experimental phase to an economically viable business.

Around 12 times more battery-electric truck models will be available this decade than fuel cell trucks.