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Power-assisted bike for the final mile
ATLANTA, Ga. – Silver Eagle Manufacturing’s “MovR” looks somewhat out of place on the show floor at the annual meeting of the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council. Yes, the unit designed by Rytle moves cargo. It’s even powered…
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FedEx plans buyouts after weak international 2Q shipping
Omaha, NB — FedEx Corp. delivered a disappointing earnings report Tuesday and said it plans to offer buyouts to some of its workers and reduce spending to make up for weak international shipping, especially in Europe. The Memphis, Tennessee-based company…
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Canada Post backlog, Greyhound exit creating headaches ahead of the holidays
Jennifer Critch hopes to spend Christmas morning watching her two young daughters play with a brand new train table. But the southwestern Ontario mom is getting anxious the toy won’t be delivered in time by Canada Post, which says it…
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Canada Post must deal with ‘injury crisis’ to end walkouts, says union
Ottawa, ON — Canada Post’s latest contract offers to its workers contain positives but not enough to put an end to rotating walkouts, the head of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Thursday. And CUPW national president Mike Palecek…
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Purolator launches Mobile Quick Stop service
Toronto, ON — Purolator introduced a new Mobile Quick Stop service — the first of its kind in Canada — to provide consumers, online retailers and businesses exceptional convenience and customer service when delivering to and picking up packages in…
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Ontario government says pot deliveries will continue in case of Canada Post strike
Toronto, ON – The Ontario government says it has a backup plan in place to ensure the delivery of recreational cannabis in case of a Canada Post strike next week, but it isn’t saying what that arrangement is. Finance Minister…
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Humans still heft groceries on demand, for now
San Jose, CA — A self-driving car that delivers your groceries seems like a great idea: a robot vehicle that uses artificial intelligence to replicate the service of yesteryear’s milkman and grocery store delivery kid. There are companies now working…
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Package delivery firms get ready to fill gap as Greyhound leaves Western Canada
Calgary, AB — Package delivery firms say they are prepared to fill the gap when Greyhound Canada closes most of its Western Canada operations this fall. The company says its Greyhound Package Express service will no longer be available in…
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Move over UPS truck: Amazon delivery vans to hit the street
Seattle, WA — Your Amazon packages, which usually show up in a UPS truck, an unmarked vehicle or in the hands of a mail carrier, may soon be delivered from an Amazon van. The online retailer, wanting more control over…
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UPS to deploy new electric vehicles in Europe
London, U.K. — UPS announced that it is working with U.K.-based technology firm ARRIVAL to develop a state-of-the-art pilot fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles (EVs) to be trialed in London and Paris. These zero tailpipe emission, lightweight composite vehicles…
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Get Into My Car … Amazon begins delivery to some vehicles for Prime members
San Francisco, CA — Amazon’s latest perk … free delivery to your car. The Seattle company on Tuesday began offering delivery in 37 cities to Amazon Prime members who own newer General Motors or Volvo vehicles. The company will expand the number…
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UPS to deploy first electric truck to rival cost of conventional fuel vehicles
Atlanta, GA — UPS announced it plans to deploy 50 plug-in electric delivery trucks that will be comparable in acquisition cost to conventional-fueled trucks without any subsidies – an industry first that is breaking a key barrier to large scale…