ZF says it is the first manufacturer in Germany to deliver parts via drones during manufacturing operations.
Startup company dexFreight says it has completed its first blockchain-based shipment using smart contracts, allowing the shipper and carrier to directly connect, negotiate rates, and schedule pickup and delivery.
Workhorse Group Inc. has launched initial production of its new Workhorse NGEN-1000, a lightweight battery-electric delivery truck.
Vancouver-based SPUD is adopting all-electric refrigeration technology that allows the delivery vehicle’s engine to be turned off during stops, which saves fuel and reduces CO2 emissions.
Ford is producing a medium-sized electric delivery van for Deutsche Post DHL to support the company’s urban parcel delivery service in Germany.
Continental’s 16-inch Conti LAR 3 all-position tire is designed for high scrub conditions faced by regional delivery drivers.
Rising overall retail sales — both e-commerce and traditional — and the pressure to deliver products more quickly has led to more truckload and LTL delivery points, not fewer, resulting in greater pressure on capacity.
FedEx Ground has permanently expanded its U.S. operations to six days per week to cope with the increasing e-commerce demand and record volume that is expected for the holidays and beyond.
A food bank that serves more than 400 food pantries and meal programs is delivering food faster and more efficiently with a Western Star 5700XE.
Nogales Produce Inc. has adopted Paragon Software Systems’ routing and scheduling software to help improve its increasingly complex delivery operations.