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#ups
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

UPS Found a More Profitable Business Than Package Delivery - And It's Worth $706 Billion

UPS is significantly reducing Amazon deliveries and focusing on profitable returns through its Happy Returns subsidiary.
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

UPS Found a More Profitable Business Than Package Delivery - And It's Worth $706 Billion

UPS is significantly reducing Amazon deliveries and focusing on profitable returns through its Happy Returns subsidiary.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

How FedEx, UPS, and DHL plan to pass tariff refunds along to customers

Our intent is straightforward: if refunds are issued to FedEx, we will issue refunds for IEEPA tariffs paid to the shippers and consumers who originally bore those charges.
European startups
#ecommerce
#logistics
#autonomous-vehicles
fromFortune
2 days ago
Venture

Exclusive: Startup Humble debuts cabless autonomous truck targeting $900 billion U.S. freight industry | Fortune

Venture
fromFortune
2 days ago

Exclusive: Startup Humble debuts cabless autonomous truck targeting $900 billion U.S. freight industry | Fortune

Humble launched an electric autonomous freight vehicle, the Humble Hauler, designed for efficient dock-to-dock unloading.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Also plans to develop self-driving delivery vehicles in partnership with DoorDash, expanding its focus beyond human-driven vehicles.
#royal-mail
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Royal Mail invests 500m to tackle late deliveries as second-class post cut back

Royal Mail will change second-class post delivery to every other weekday, starting next month, as part of a £500m plan to improve services.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Royal Mail invests 500m to tackle late deliveries as second-class post cut back

Royal Mail will change second-class post delivery to every other weekday, starting next month, as part of a £500m plan to improve services.
#delivery-robots
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Wild Video Shows Delivery Robots Causing Havoc, Getting Obliterated

Delivery robots face significant safety issues in urban environments, causing disruptions and hazards while prioritizing private profit over public space safety.
London startup
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Delivery robots face significant vandalism and negative sentiment from the public, impacting their operations and safety.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Wild Video Shows Delivery Robots Causing Havoc, Getting Obliterated

Delivery robots face significant safety issues in urban environments, causing disruptions and hazards while prioritizing private profit over public space safety.
London startup
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Delivery robots face significant vandalism and negative sentiment from the public, impacting their operations and safety.
#delivery-workers
New York City
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

NYC's first rest area for delivery workers isn't open 10 days after a flashy ribbon-cutting. I dug into why.

The City Hall Deliverista Hub is a new rest stop for NYC delivery workers, but it remains locked due to electrical issues since its unveiling.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Debate over last-mile delivery bill heats up in first City Council hearing | amNewYork

Intro 518 aims to regulate last-mile delivery facilities for worker safety but faces opposition due to potential job losses.
New York City
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

NYC's first rest area for delivery workers isn't open 10 days after a flashy ribbon-cutting. I dug into why.

The City Hall Deliverista Hub is a new rest stop for NYC delivery workers, but it remains locked due to electrical issues since its unveiling.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Debate over last-mile delivery bill heats up in first City Council hearing | amNewYork

Intro 518 aims to regulate last-mile delivery facilities for worker safety but faces opposition due to potential job losses.
#walmart
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Don't look now, Amazon. Walmart is coming for your customers

Walmart's e-commerce sales are growing rapidly, accounting for 18% of total revenue, while targeting affluent shoppers with competitive pricing.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
19 hours ago

Walmart's warehouse club ups the pressure on Costco with a new member perk

Walmart's Sam's Club introduces ultrafast delivery, fulfilling orders in under 12 minutes, enhancing e-commerce competitiveness against Costco.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Don't look now, Amazon. Walmart is coming for your customers

Walmart's e-commerce sales are growing rapidly, accounting for 18% of total revenue, while targeting affluent shoppers with competitive pricing.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
19 hours ago

Walmart's warehouse club ups the pressure on Costco with a new member perk

Walmart's Sam's Club introduces ultrafast delivery, fulfilling orders in under 12 minutes, enhancing e-commerce competitiveness against Costco.
#usps
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
1 week ago

As Postal Service Faces Cash Crisis, FedEx and UPS Spend Millions on Lobbying

USPS faces financial challenges, with potential insolvency by 2027, while FedEx and UPS increase lobbying efforts to benefit from its struggles.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

USPS transportation surcharge will make these types of packages more expensive to ship from the post office

USPS will implement an 8% transportation surcharge on packages from April 26, 2023, to January 17, 2027, to cover operational costs.
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
1 week ago

As Postal Service Faces Cash Crisis, FedEx and UPS Spend Millions on Lobbying

USPS faces financial challenges, with potential insolvency by 2027, while FedEx and UPS increase lobbying efforts to benefit from its struggles.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

USPS transportation surcharge will make these types of packages more expensive to ship from the post office

USPS will implement an 8% transportation surcharge on packages from April 26, 2023, to January 17, 2027, to cover operational costs.
#amazon
Silicon Valley food
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Video Shows Amazon Delivery Drone Dropping Package Directly Onto Concrete, Smashing Its Delicate Contents

Amazon's Prime delivery drones are delivering parcels quickly, but fragile items often arrive damaged due to the drop height.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
3 weeks ago

Ride along: Amazon expands delivery e-bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan

Amazon is expanding its delivery service using electric-assisted bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Amazon keeps 80% of USPS deliveries in new deal, over 1B packages yearly

Amazon maintains a significant partnership with USPS, retaining 80% of its delivery volume despite considering major cuts, reflecting a pragmatic delivery strategy.
E-Commerce
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

Amazon to issue 3.5% surcharge on fulfillment services as fuel, logistics costs rise

Amazon will implement a 3.5% surcharge on fulfillment fees due to rising fuel costs from Middle East conflicts.
Silicon Valley food
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Video Shows Amazon Delivery Drone Dropping Package Directly Onto Concrete, Smashing Its Delicate Contents

Amazon's Prime delivery drones are delivering parcels quickly, but fragile items often arrive damaged due to the drop height.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
3 weeks ago

Ride along: Amazon expands delivery e-bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan

Amazon is expanding its delivery service using electric-assisted bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Amazon keeps 80% of USPS deliveries in new deal, over 1B packages yearly

Amazon maintains a significant partnership with USPS, retaining 80% of its delivery volume despite considering major cuts, reflecting a pragmatic delivery strategy.
E-Commerce
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

Amazon to issue 3.5% surcharge on fulfillment services as fuel, logistics costs rise

Amazon will implement a 3.5% surcharge on fulfillment fees due to rising fuel costs from Middle East conflicts.
#canada-post
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago
Canada news

Canada Post eliminating door-to-door delivery to 136,000 addresses, announces new community mailbox locations | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Canada Post is planning to end home delivery. Here's how community mailboxes will work | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Canada Post eliminating door-to-door delivery to 136,000 addresses, announces new community mailbox locations | CBC News

Canada Post will replace door-to-door delivery for 136,000 addresses with community mailboxes as part of a financial restructuring effort.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Canada Post is planning to end home delivery. Here's how community mailboxes will work | CBC News

Canada Post is transitioning to community mailboxes, ending home delivery due to financial challenges and a directive from Public Services and Procurement Canada.
Business intelligence
fromTNW | Offers
2 days ago

8 best supplier management software platforms for 2026

Effective supplier management is crucial for business success, especially in a volatile environment with increasing third-party risks.
#uber
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era | TechCrunch

Uber has committed over $10 billion to autonomous vehicle technology, including $7.5 billion for future robotaxi purchases.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Uber will now pick up your returns from your doorstep | TechCrunch

Uber launched a new feature allowing customers to return items purchased on Uber Eats from home, enhancing app engagement beyond ride-hailing and delivery.
E-Commerce
fromTNW | Cars
5 days ago

Uber will now send a courier to your door to return your shopping for $5

Uber has launched a $5 package return service through Uber Eats, available in nearly 5,000 US cities, targeting specific retail purchases.
Data science
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Public opinion on data centers is divided, with significant opposition and concerns about electricity prices.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

DOT reminds delivery apps they must give drivers protective equipment, get them to complete new safety course | amNewYork

Delivery apps must provide safety equipment and training for their workers to address rising safety concerns in New York City.
#urban-logistics
E-Commerce
fromwww.retaildive.com
3 days ago

Unified commerce: Why it's the next evolution of retail

Customers expect seamless shopping experiences across digital and physical channels, necessitating a shift towards unified commerce for real-time operations.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Logistics Landscapes: The Architecture of the 24-Hour Supply Chain

Warehouses are the defining architecture of the 21st century, reshaping urban landscapes and logistics infrastructure significantly.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

FedEx and UPS charged fees for collecting tariffs. Now, customers want that money back.

The lawsuits argue that the shipping companies never should have charged the fees in the first place, and that the shippers, not the government, owe the customers.
Intellectual property law
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy | TechCrunch

FedEx partners with Berkshire Grey to develop robots for bulk package unloading, aiming to enhance warehouse automation.
Silicon Valley
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Wing expands its drone delivery service to the Bay Area

Automated drones will deliver packages in 30 minutes or less to San Francisco Bay Area residents.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Amazon, UPS, FedEx, USPS add temporary fuel surcharges to offset extra costs

"Transportation costs are a big factor there. Every company that is involved and has logistics and they have to pay for gas, either they have to absorb this cost, or they will charge the third party that will provide this service. I'm not surprised this is happening, because at some point, Amazon will say we cannot absorb all this cost."
Alternative transportation
fromAxios
1 month ago

USPS warning raises stakes for mail-order prescriptions, higher postage prices

The mail will stop if the agency can't meet its obligations. That includes critical deliveries like prescription drug packages. Postmaster General David Steiner warned lawmakers this week that USPS could run out of cash in less than 12 months without congressional action.
Media industry
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Threat Actors Target the Entire Retail Supply Chain

Threat actors exploit shared supply chain vulnerabilities between wholesalers and retailers, with over 70% of retailers and 60% of wholesalers having exposed credentials, enabling widespread initial access.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Parcel locker giant reveals UK losses ahead of 6.7bn takeover

InPost's UK operations reported significant losses during Christmas 2024, with earnings expected to remain flat this year amid a pending €7 billion takeover.
#amazon-usps-contract-dispute
Washington DC
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Amazon Plans to Slash USPS Shipments by Two-Thirds. Here's What That Means for the Postal Service.

Amazon plans to reduce USPS package shipments by two-thirds by fall, threatening the financially struggling postal service that delivered over one billion Amazon packages last year.
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after the Postal Service ended contract negotiations in favor of a new competitive bidding process.
Washington DC
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Amazon Plans to Slash USPS Shipments by Two-Thirds. Here's What That Means for the Postal Service.

Amazon plans to reduce USPS package shipments by two-thirds by fall, threatening the financially struggling postal service that delivered over one billion Amazon packages last year.
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after the Postal Service ended contract negotiations in favor of a new competitive bidding process.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

UPS Falls 11% - And FedEx Just Stole Its Crown

FedEx surpassed UPS in market capitalization for the first time ever, with FedEx at $84.6 billion versus UPS at $74.75 billion, driven by divergent performance and strategic execution over the past year.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

DoorDash robots headed for Fremont streets

The little red four-wheeled delivery vehicle is expected to operate near Fremont's Downtown and City Center, an area centrally located near a high density of restaurants, apartments and other businesses in the city. Manufactured by Sonic Manufacturing Technologies in Fremont, DoorDash Dot can travel up to 20 miles per hour. It has built-in cup holders and enough cargo space to fit an extra-large pizza and a case of water.
Toronto startup
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

UPS is closing package facilities: See the list of doomed locations across several states in 2026

UPS will close dozens of packaging facilities across over 18 states, naming 22 locations while cutting 30,000 jobs amid automation and network reconfiguration.
Medicine
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Amazon Pharmacy to expand same-day delivery to nearly 4,500 US cities | TechCrunch

Amazon Pharmacy will expand same-day prescription delivery to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by year-end, adding almost 2,000 communities.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

India curbs grocery under 10 minutes'. But riders must still fatally race

India ordered companies to curb 10-minute deliveries over worker safety and welfare, but enforcement lacks incentives to ensure compliance.
fromSocketsite
9 years ago

Self-Driving Truck Tech Headed for San Francisco's Waterfront

It has been almost three years since the Port of San Francisco awarded TMG Partners the redevelopment rights for San Francisco's Pier 38, with TMG winning over the Port with a pitch that emphasized the speed with which they planned to act and an "immediate revitalization" of the pier with a mix of public, office and maritime uses. But Pier 38, which has been shuttered since 2011, remains red tagged and inactive.
San Francisco
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Why New York can't afford to get last-mile delivery wrong | amNewYork

Neighborhood last-mile distribution centers keep deliveries fast, affordable, and sustainable; heavy regulation would raise costs, eliminate jobs, and harm New York neighborhoods.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Amazon closes warehouses and suspends deliveries across Abu Dhabi

Amazon suspended Abu Dhabi fulfillment operations and restricted employee movement across the Middle East due to regional instability, affecting customers and third-party sellers.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Electric freight's next chapter will be won on discipline, not ambition

Electric trucks have proven capable of long-haul freight operations, shifting focus from feasibility to infrastructure, economics, and sustainable business models.
Business
fromFortune
2 months ago

How FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam is adapting to the era of 're-globalization' | Fortune

Fred Smith's leadership and culture of embracing change guided Raj Subramaniam as FedEx navigated founder succession and major tariff-driven disruptions to global logistics.
#fast-delivery
E-Commerce
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Amazon's Latest Move: One-Hour Delivery Across Hundreds of Cities

Amazon now offers one-hour and three-hour delivery options for over 90,000 items across US cities, backed by extensive fulfillment center infrastructure and local supercenters.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Amazon adds 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US | TechCrunch

Amazon launches one-hour and three-hour delivery options across hundreds of U.S. cities, offering over 90,000 items with tiered pricing for Prime and non-Prime members.
E-Commerce
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Amazon's Latest Move: One-Hour Delivery Across Hundreds of Cities

Amazon now offers one-hour and three-hour delivery options for over 90,000 items across US cities, backed by extensive fulfillment center infrastructure and local supercenters.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Amazon adds 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US | TechCrunch

Amazon launches one-hour and three-hour delivery options across hundreds of U.S. cities, offering over 90,000 items with tiered pricing for Prime and non-Prime members.
#amazon-delivery
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Amazon launches 1-hour delivery - what it costs and where it's available

Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour delivery for household essentials and personal care items in over 2,000 cities, charging $9.99 and $4.99 respectively for Prime members.
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Amazon launches one- and three-hour delivery options in the US

Amazon launched one-hour and three-hour delivery options across 2,000+ locations, covering 90,000 products including essentials and discretionary items, with costs ranging from $5-$20 depending on membership and speed.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Amazon launches 1-hour delivery - what it costs and where it's available

Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour delivery for household essentials and personal care items in over 2,000 cities, charging $9.99 and $4.99 respectively for Prime members.
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Amazon launches one- and three-hour delivery options in the US

Amazon launched one-hour and three-hour delivery options across 2,000+ locations, covering 90,000 products including essentials and discretionary items, with costs ranging from $5-$20 depending on membership and speed.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The Hidden Costs of DIY Shipping: When to Switch to an Ecommerce Shipping Platform

DIY shipping becomes a business bottleneck as order volume grows, consuming excessive time and increasing errors while established shipping platforms automate processes and enable scalability.
E-Commerce
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

Dynamic Pricing Is Changing the Parcel Shipping Industry

Parcel shipping is shifting from periodic static rates to continuous dynamic pricing that adjusts rates by demand, capacity, and shipper profile, similar to airlines.
fromForbes
1 month ago

From Click To Doorstep: Why Delivery Experience Is The Last Brand Impression

That's a problem. Without a doubt, a great website and top-level marketing will help generate new sales, but it's the delivery experience that warrants future ones. This is because today's consumer not only has options for where they'll buy but also a high set of expectations. What's more, they remember the way a product arrives at their doorstep more than how it was sold.
E-Commerce
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Delivery comms, intelligent fulfilment, and AI's growing influence | Computer Weekly

Nine in ten retailers globally are planning to raise their spending on artificial intelligence (AI) to optimise their e-commerce operations over the next 12 to 24 months, with online delivery execution a key area of focus. A total of 38% of European retailers identify speed, tracking and proactive communication around the delivery process as areas where AI can deliver the greatest impact.
E-Commerce
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Delivery Service Helps Pharmacies Expand Their Customer Base

Hiring pharmacy delivery drivers or partnering with third-party courier services expands reach, improves access for vulnerable patients, and boosts patient satisfaction.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Amazon is ratcheting up fast delivery and raising the stakes for rivals like Walmart

Amazon delivered over 13 billion items same- or next-day in 2025, expanding fast delivery into rural areas and intensifying competition with Walmart.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Does free shipping actually exist? Marketing ploys experts want to warn you about

You're scrolling through an online retailer, like Amazon, Shein or eBay, and spot a shirt on sale for $40. You add it to your cart, but at checkout, a $10 shipping fee suddenly appears. Frustrated, you close the tab. But what if that same shirt was priced at $50 with free shipping? The likelihood that you would have bought it without a second thought is much higher.
E-Commerce
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