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COVID-19 Strains Last-Mile Delivery Logistics

The latest news from Amazon that it is pausing a test of a service that would compete with UPS and FedEx reflects the strain that the COVID-19 pandemic is placing on last-mile delivery logistics.

Amazon Prioritizes Getting Shipments Related to COVID-19 into Fulfillment Centers

Amazon is “temporarily prioritizing products coming into its fulfillment centers” through April 5 to focus on household staples and medical supplies in high demand due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 epidemic.

Major Companies Accelerate EV Fleet Transition Through New Alliance

Several fleets have joined the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance to advance their commitments to fleet electrification.

New York City Taking 'Cargo Bikes' for a Spin

Aiming to get some diesel-powered delivery trucks off the streets, the Big Apple has approved a pilot to evaluate the performance of "cargo bicycles" on its streets, loading zones, bike lanes, and sidewalks.

FedEx Claims First-Ever Residential Drone Delivery in U.S.

Amazon may have started it, but the race to put the first viable package delivery drones into regular operation seems to have evolved into a competition between FedEx and UPS.

Report: Amazon Purchasing Class 8 Day Cab Tractors

A report in Business Insider seems to confirm speculation that Amazon is currently building up its long- and regional-haul capabilities in preparation for launching a proprietary logistics division in the near future.

Amazon Delivery Contractors Linked to Increasing Road Deaths

As part of Amazon’s Last Mile program, the company has created a logistics network that relies on contracted delivery services using undertrained drivers in rented trucks. This creates a wall that protects Amazon from liability in fatal collisions.

Amazon Orders 100,000 Rivian Electric Delivery Vans

The retail giant has made a $440 million fleet order to electric truckmaker. The company says new vehicles will hit roadways as early as 2021.

Amazon Launched Last-Mile Delivery Robots in Southern California

The “cooler-sized devices” will navigate residential neighborhoods in Irvine, Calif.

FedEx Ending Ground Delivery Contract with Amazon

FedEx won’t renew its contract with Amazon for ground delivery when it expires at the end of the month, after letting its U.S. air-delivery contract with Amazon run out earlier this summer.

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