Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2022

Yet, many companies overlook a critical contributor to customer experience — their delivery drivers. In fact, in a survey of 28 leading parcel/package delivery companies conducted late last year, almost 90% of the respondents agreed there is a direct link between.

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PINC

OCTOBER 25, 2016

"Commercial Drone Interest is Exploding, While Applications Inside and Outside the DC Are Here Now, before Package Delivery".

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2021

Surging e-commerce is generating more package deliveries than giant couriers can handle, but the logjam is spawning startups with new ways of speeding deliveries.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

FedEx is forecasting a 10% increase in holiday package deliveries over a previous record peak season in 2020 as consumers remain hooked on internet shopping even as stores reopen from last year’s lockdowns.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2020

Transportation Service #1 – Small Package. Package delivery or parcel delivery is the shipping of packages (parcels) or high-value mail as single shipments. Package delivery or parcel delivery is the shipping of packages (parcels) or high-value mail as single shipments.

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NGT News

MAY 12, 2022

The intended order includes 40 electric trucks of the model Volvo FE and Volvo FL, to be used for package deliveries in urban transports. Deutsche Post DHL Group intends to intensify its transition to heavy electric trucks by deploying a total of 44 new electric Volvo Trucks vehicles on routes in Europe. Electric trucks for […].

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2022

The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by RouteSmart Technologies, is based on a survey of 28 leading parcel/package delivery companies, national postal carriers, retailers, and other companies with last-mile and home delivery.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 14, 2021

While the parcel duopoly of UPS and FedEx remains alive and well, at a time when e-commerce activity continues to see no signs of slowing down, that, by no means, that the smaller regional small package delivery carriers have been left out in the cold. In fact, the regional carriers are starting to take a bigger seat at the table.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 8, 2021

Rick Watson, founder and chief executive officer of RMW Commerce Consulting, relates what Amazon.com is doing to position itself as a competitive threat to United Parcel Service for package delivery.

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NGT News

MARCH 29, 2021

Hexagon Agility, a provider of clean fuel solutions for commercial vehicles, has signed a master services agreement with UPS, one of the world’s largest package delivery companies, to supply compressed natural gas (CNG) and renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

aviation regulators have given design approval to the first drone built specifically for package deliveries, a major step forward for the fledgling industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 10, 2022

The company has developed a fleet of last mile drones for small package delivery in the US, Australia, and Finland. Recently, Wing has developed a fleet of new drone prototypes designed to more efficiently deliver packages ranging from small pill bottles to items weighing as much as 7 pounds.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Unmanned aircraft can help with package deliveries, yard and depot surveillance, traffic management, and more. How are drones being used and tested today, and what does it mean for delivery drivers?

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

This marks a shift from Amazon’s longstanding tradition of leasing aircraft from Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), to operate its air cargo network to serve United States-based customers, and Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, whom provides air cargo services to support Amazon’s package deliveries to its customers.

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 19, 2019

The Run features a variety of truck brands and technologies, along with a variety of loads they haul: from food and beverage to package delivery to household goods.

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DC Velocity

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Navigation tool could cut miles driven, fuel burned by package delivery drivers, company says.

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Fleet Owner

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Packages don’t always go direct from origination to destination. And other questions after tracking packages deliveries. What can be done to minimize the out-of-route miles?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2020

The demand for package delivery continues to grow as consumers do more of their shopping online. At the same time, the supply chain is increasingly moving toward just-in-time delivery, meaning logistics companies have less room for error.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 27, 2023

By analyzing data on package delivery and tracking, these technologies can identify fake addresses and false claims of lost packages. This improves the customer experience and reduces the workload on postal workers. AI and machine learning are also being used to detect fraudulent activities.

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Penske Move Ahead

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Penske enhanced two light-duty vehicle types ideal for final-mile delivery companies, its 16-foot box trucks and high-roof cargo vans now offer adjustable interior shelves and a curbside door for ease of delivery and access.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

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.

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MercuryGate

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

With all the advances in shipping services and the growing demand for faster and more secure delivery options, drone delivery has recently become a key area of focus for shippers. The post Drone Delivery: The Key Questions to Ask appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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DC Velocity

APRIL 6, 2018

Package delivery firm sponsors Diamondbacks' new bullpen cart.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 12, 2019

Iceland continues to act as a proving ground for the use of drones in package-delivery services.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Driven by the rampant growth rate of e-commerce, coupled with the need to increase efficiency and lower residential delivery costs, Memphis-based freight transportation and logistics service provider FedEx announced late last week that in March, FedEx Express—its global, time-definite delivery service unit—will contract with FedEx Ground—its ground (..)

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Driven by the rampant growth rate of e-commerce, coupled with the need to increase efficiency and lower residential delivery costs, Memphis-based freight transportation and logistics service provider FedEx announced late last week that in March, FedEx Express—its global, time-definite delivery service unit—will contract with FedEx Ground—its ground (..)

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FLS Transport

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Could drone package delivery be the future of on-demand products? Could drone package delivery be the future of on-demand products? By 2028 the drone package delivery market is predicted to be an $18.65 Win more customers by focusing on product returns. Aging cargo down 40% at west coast ports. .

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 16, 2018

With some "ooh and ah" factor tech-wise but often looking more like a gimmick in the real world, is there a use for drones in package delivery that saves fleets time and money?

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

When e-commerce powerhouse Amazon announced in late June it was rolling out its Delivery Service Program, in an effort to increase its package delivery and logistics service capabilities that it said will enable entrepreneurs to set up their own businesses to deliver Amazon packages, it drew a lot of attention, as it typically does, and interest.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2019

reported its first quarterly profit decline in more than two years, missing analysts’ estimates, amid higher spending to speed package delivery. (Bloomberg) – Amazon.com Inc. Shares fell more than 7% in extended trading. Third-quarter earnings were

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

International Out-of-Delivery-Area surcharges and International Out-of-Pickup-Area surcharges for International Express Freight and Parcel Services. Delivery and Returns surcharge will be assessed for FedEx Ground Economy Services. FedEx experienced a significant drop in package deliveries in the final quarter of 2022.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 28, 2018

Global e-commerce powerhouse Amazon announced yesterday it is upping its plans to increase its package delivery and logistics services capabilities through the introduction of a new offering that, it said, will enable entrepreneurs to set up their own businesses to deliver Amazon packages.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 25, 2018

Amazon has been talking about package delivery to a vehicle trunk as a potential alternative to a home doorstep for years — the key was how it would work. Now, with some app-based permissions and remote, outside-originated vehicle unlocking capabilit

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Penske Move Ahead

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The visits to Fayetteville, Goldsboro and Jacksonville, North Carolina and Charleston, South Carolina, were part of Support Military Families' (SMF) annual Christmas care package delivery, which distributed 2,000 Christmas care packages for adults and children.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 7, 2021

The first care package delivery was in 2010. In addition to the MSAD care packages, SMF also hosts a care package delivery in December to deliver Christmas cheer for military spouses and their children. SMF hopes to return to the holiday party their December care package deliveries are known for, Mrs. Rumley said.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 20, 2020

Riding high from record package deliveries amid the coronavirus pandemic, UPS and FedEx are moving on to their next challenge: proving they can boost profit in the approaching holiday onslaught.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news: Alphabet’s Wing Develops Fleet of New Drones for More Efficient Package Delivery. Walmart to order 4,500 Canoo EVs for last-mile delivery. Prior to this insight I thought there was no downside to the benefits brought to shipping from the standardized shipping container. in June.

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