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Transport Drones & Autonomous Vehicles: The Transportation Mode Dance Card is Getting Full

GlobalTranz

A little more than a year ago, Audi created a parody of transport drones in the sUVA commercial, but the ideas behind these “Terminator-like” actions actually represent very real possibilities for how extensive the network of drones will grow in 2016. What’s Happening with Transport Drones for the Use in Logistics?

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Tips & Best Practices for E-Commerce Shipping in Each Over-the-Road Shipping Mode

GlobalTranz

E-Commerce requires intense coordination between supply chains and an understanding of how to achieve maximum efficiency in all modes of transportation, explains BigCommerce.com. E-Commerce Creates Additional Challenges in OTR Transportation Trucking faces a major crisis. Demand for e-commerce capability is increasing.

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UPS Invests In Autonomous Vehicle Company – TuSimple

Airfreight Logistics

The American multinational package delivery and supply chain management company, UPS recently announced that their venture capital division, UPS Ventures had taken a minority stake in TuSimple , an autonomous driving company from San Diego.

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These 5 Top Logistics Trends for 2018 are a Response to the Growing Customer Experience Movement

GlobalTranz

This need is a partial product of the rise of package theft, and since logistics service providers may have a proverbial mountain of packages to deliver, they cannot realistically wait for signature on delivery for each package. Companies Will Aim to Improve Shipper-3PL Relationships.

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Regional Parcel Carriers – Why It’s Wise to Expand Your Basket Beyond the Big 2

GlobalTranz

Now more than ever, many logistics leaders are considering what they call the “smart” route, selecting regional parcel carriers as a complement to their overall shipping strategy. in some cases – and still have overnight delivery capabilities, because they don’t have to worry about getting packages back to the hub for international shipments.

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What You Need to Know About the State of eCommerce Logistics

GlobalTranz

Consumers are expressing an unprecedented amount of power through eCommerce, and in fact, eCommerce logistics is growing increasingly reliant on small parcel and package delivery options daily. As a result, warehouses can ship more packages. Predictive, Real-Time Analytics Are King of eCommerce Logistics Strategy.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

Weekend package delivery services have seen their ups and downs, as Sunday deliveries at one point became a hot commodity. This week, FedEx announced that it plans to scale back even more on Sunday package deliveries as the courier grapples with faltering e-commerce demand.