Alphabet’s drone delivery service is working on a larger drone design that will be able to handle orders that currently need more than one drone to handle.
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Walmart’s latest drone news could be a huge steppingstone for delivery drones in the United States.
Major advances from two drone companies move the industry forward.
Sean Cassidy led Amazon Prime Air’s safety, flight operations and regulatory affairs. His departure costs the firm a key relationship with the FAA.
The flight follows Zipline’s FAA approval to remove visual observers from its drone delivery operations, opening up longer routes and becoming accessible to more customers.
Drone manufacturer Elroy Air names its new aircraft a turbogenerator-hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft — hVTOL for short — and claims it’s the first of its kind to fly.
The Utah Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division released a report on how drones, electric air taxis and other new aircraft may fit into the state’s skies.
Zipline is growing its presence in the medical space, enabling patients to get their prescriptions delivered by drone.
Wing gives an inside look into its expansion as drone delivery becomes more widespread.
The latest FAA approval for Zipline could mean a huge step forward in drone delivery.
Nearly 5,000 civilian pilots may be providing false information — or excluding it — during their medical examinations in order to continue flying, according to the FAA.
Walmart has announced a partnership with Wing, the drone delivery arm of Google parent Alphabet, to deliver quick meals, groceries, household essentials, over-the-counter medicines and more to residents through the air.
DJI this week unveiled FlyCart 30, its first delivery drone. Here’s what you need to know.
A new service by the U.K.’s Royal Mail is slated to become the country’s first permanent drone delivery operation.
The Swiss company’s precision dropping system autonomously releases cargo from a few feet in the air when the drone has reached its destination.
Last week, Dronamics completed the successful first flight of its flagship Black Swan aircraft, flown remotely by two commercial airline pilots, near Bulgaria’s Balchik Airport.
Major aviation players are seeking FAA approval for remote pilots to fly aircraft where they can’t see them.
Amazon’s drone delivery dream isn’t dead, but it may be time for the firm to reassess its strategy.
DroneUp, the company powering drone delivery for the largest retailer in the world, has trimmed its head count.
California-based Zipline just raised $330 million at a $4.2 billion valuation — greater than any U.S. drone company or any drone delivery company globally.
The XPO contract logistics spinoff GXO is expanding its shared warehousing solution globally, starting with the European market.
Warehouse robotics firm Locus Robotics announced a major automation solution for AMR fleets, LocusOne.
Supply chain and logistics firms are making their solutions known at the industry’s largest event. Here’s the most notable news.
Making its U.S. debut at ProMat in Chicago, CoEvolution is seeking new partners to get its technology into U.S. warehouses.
Yale Lift Truck Technologies, formerly Yale, showed off its latest tech at the 2023 ProMat supply chain conference in Chicago.
San Francisco Bay Area-based Nimble Robotics has now raised a total of $115 million to help reduce warehouse size by up to 75%.
The Mountain View, California-based drone delivery firm announced an array of new software and hardware updates.
The U.S. arm of Just Eat Takeaway will have a new CEO following current chief executive Adam DeWitt’s resignation.
Outlining the next phase of its development, Wing revealed its new approach to fully autonomous urban drone delivery networks.
The startup, led by veterans of last-mile delivery platform AxleHire, rolled out a new solution for perishable shippers.
E-commerce SaaS platform BigCommerce added flexibility for sellers with a buy-online, pick-up-in-store offering.
Shyft Group’s Blue Arc electric delivery vehicle set a new benchmark for fuel efficiency, per the EPA.
The U.S. Postal Service has enlisted Ford as part of a push to add more than 66,000 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet by 2028.
Crstl looks to take on the digitization of transactions and data sharing between brands and major retailers like Walmart and Target.
In a pair of announcements, Amazon committed to improving the delivery experience for both customers and drivers.
FreightWaves and bp pulse fleet President Vic Shao break down the present and future of electric infrastructure.
Target plans to add a half-dozen sortation centers to its U.S. network by 2026, bolstering its last-mile capabilities.
Pactum CEO and co-founder Martin Rand explains where AI fits into supply chain contract negotiations.
Shippo launches Shipping Elements, a suite of embeddable shipping components for e-commerce platforms.
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East Palestine residents and rail unions face an uncertain future in the aftermath of a Norfolk Southern freight train derailment.
With the launch of The Brake Room, could Chick-fil-A influence Uber, DoorDash and others to emphasize driver experience?
Per The Information, Instacart is looking to deliver items like office and cleaning supplies to small businesses.
The e-commerce shipping platform granted its customers access to the last-mile parcel delivery service’s network of logistics assets.
Growing big and bulky delivery provider Bungii wants to pay its drivers more quickly and conveniently.
In the inaugural Moving World Report, UP.Partners dives deep into what drives today’s mobility industry — and examines what’s holding it back.
Amazon may face an Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit in the coming months, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Merchants on the Shippo platform can now access FedEx services like Ground Economy without creating a FedEx account.
Having obtained a milestone Standard Part 135 Air Carrier Certification, Flytrex is ready for takeoff.
Companies in need of supply chain visibility can now leverage FourKites data through their existing internal platforms.
For just $5 per month, Prime members can choose from 52 eligible medications and have them delivered to their doorstep, free of charge.
As part of Amazon’s some 18,000 job cuts, a “significant number” of employees at several drone delivery facilities reportedly were laid off.
In a blockbuster new partnership, Walmart will offer its GoLocal and Store Assist technologies through the Salesforce app.
Cargo drone manufacturer and delivery provider Elroy Air hit a new high after signing a deal with Dublin-based LCI.
Starting Jan. 31, more U.S. merchants, including those on the BigCommerce platform, can access Amazon Prime services like free and next-day delivery.
See how Walmart — quickly becoming one of the biggest names in drone delivery — and its network fared in 2022.
Electric vehicle fleet provider Lightning eMotors has introduced a new tool to help operators get the most out of their EV fleets.
E-commerce giant Amazon will lay off over 18,000 workers during its current round of job cuts, first reported in November.
Shopper engagement services provider Relationshop acquired grocery e-commerce firm Stor.ai for more than $50 million.
Food delivery app DoorDash gets into parcels with its new Package Pickup feature.
Cepton’s Vista-X120 Plus is billed as the world’s slimmest software definable, top-end automotive lidar solution.
Tesla, GM, Chevy and other EV makers may see early volume before revised tax credit provisions’ full criteria take effect.
Electric vehicle maker Workhorse announced that it escaped action from the Securities and Exchange Commission related to fraud accusations.
For the fourth time this year, grocery delivery platform Instacart has cut its valuation, despite hints of an IPO.
In yet another drone-related patent filing, Ford is looking at flying within aerial corridors above roads.
The e-commerce giant’s long-awaited drone delivery service finally got off the ground on Christmas Eve.
With so many truckers but so few parking spaces, TruckParkingClub.com has found a way to create more of the latter.
American Eagle’s logistics arm has partnered with JLL to open fulfillment centers with a rent-as-a-percentage-of-revenue payment model.
Route-planning platform Circuit surveyed delivery drivers about their biggest pet peeves around the holidays.
Walmart and DroneUp continued to expand their drone delivery footprint this week with launches in three new states.
Building on partnerships with Motional, Serve Robotics and Nuro, Uber Eats announced a collaboration with self-driving vehicle maker Cartken.
The Government of Rwanda will enlist Zipline to be able to make autonomous deliveries to the nation’s entire population.
Electric vehicle users on the Lyft platform will be eligible for up to 45% savings when charging within EVgo’s network.
Customers can now tip Amazon drivers by saying “thank you,” but a lawsuit accuses the company of using tips for itself.
The terms of the merger between the two rapid grocery delivery firms may look different than previously reported.
Canada’s GoBolt, which is building an end-to-end supply chain network powered by an all-electric fleet, receives Series C financing.
The approximately $10 million settlement includes around $3.3 million that the firm repaid merchants in 2021.
Ford will help DHL electrify its last-mile fleet worldwide as it moves closer to its own sustainability goals.
Drone delivery provider Matternet is ready for takeoff after receiving a milestone Production Certificate from the FAA this week.
The health and wellness retailer will offer more than 27,000 products for delivery in as little as one hour, 24 hours a day.
Cupertino, California-based Inxeption looks to overhaul B2B commerce through a new end-to-end partnership.
With a valuation of close to $2 billion after its latest round of funding, Locus is “ready to go” for IPO.
According to a report by the Financial Times, TikTok is struggling to grow its e-commerce business — and it’s looking for outside help.
Each year since the onset of the pandemic, peak season has looked a little different. What should retailers expect this year?
Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter has been widely panned for driving away advertisers, but could he have a larger plan?
El Distrito Este de Nueva York presentó un cese y desistimiento contra la empresa la semana pasada
A cease-and-desist order filed by a New York City court could give Amazon warehouse workers added protections when attempting to unionize.
Launching in California this week, Xpede looks to shake up the app-based delivery game with an unorthodox selection.
Supply chain and logistics companies got time in the limelight on Time magazine’s list of the 200 Best Inventions of 2022.
Following through on a legislation package approved last fall, New York City is eyeing unprecedented wages for delivery workers.
E-commerce platform Cart.com is working with FedEx to streamline the online shopping experience for merchants and consumers.
NYT: La empresa elimina 10.000 empleados, el mayor recorte de puestos de trabajo de su historia
If Amazon goes ahead with mass layoffs to its retail division, the cuts could impact the firm’s e-commerce and logistics services.
Uber just rolled out several features ahead of the holidays, including a new Holiday Shop and an upgrade to Uber Connect.
After launching commercial services in California and Texas, Amazon Prime Air came out with a new delivery drone design.
Target has unveiled a new store model geared toward omnichannel fulfillment that soon will become the standard design.
Alphabet’s Wing this week teamed with DoorDash on a limited drone delivery service in Logan, Australia, where it has operated since 2019.
Over the next few weeks, Google will add the ability to track packages directly from your inbox.
U.S. policymakers and electric vehicle manufacturers have a path to making EVs accessible to every American.