USPS hiring more carriers as “last mile” package delivery continues to grow
The U.S. Postal Service is looking to hire more city and rural carriers as “last mile” package delivery from Amazon.com, FedEx and UPS continues to grow. “We’ve really been growing the package...
View ArticleUPS Invests in same-day delivery company to Boost Last-Mile Capability
Palo Alto, CA—Feb. 24, 2016—Same-day delivery startup Deliv Inc. is getting a funding boost from an unlikely source: United Parcel Service Inc. The company fetches goods from brick-and-mortar retailers...
View ArticleSenator McCaskill questions if USPS is undercharging competitors for “Last...
Thursday, April 21, 2016 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill today questioned the U.S. Postal Service’s pricing for its “last mile” of delivery in rural areas, and why she believes it may be...
View ArticleUPS boosts last-mile deliveries instead of paying USPS as earnings rise
United Parcel Service Inc. reported 10% growth in quarterly income, helped by efforts to boost efficiency and lessen its costs delivering online orders to U.S. homes. Residential deliveries, up more...
View ArticleIBM tests locker ledger network to improve “last mile” package delivery
Working in the IBM Bluemix Garage, FreshTurf to create and deploy unique logistics app with blockchain and cloud SINGAPORE, Oct. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it is working...
View ArticleFedEx to slap dimensional pricing on packages handled in concert with USPS
9/20/2017 The companies say dimensional pricing is necessary to properly compensate them for handling lightweight and bulky packages that occupy disproportionate amounts of space aboard an aircraft or...
View ArticleUSPS eyes next-day Sunday delivery
The Postal Service hasn’t disclosed which stores may sign onto the new pilot program, launched in advance of retailers’ most competitive time of the year. 11/1/2017 WASHINGTON (AP) — As consumers...
View ArticleThree US Senators Demand Amazon Cut Last-Mile Contractor Ties
News Reports Expose Unfair, Dangerous Delivery Standards for Workers Three U.S. Senators are calling on Amazon.com, Inc. to stop doing business with contract delivery drivers that are allegedly...
View ArticleGAO suggests USPS provide Nonpostal Services through Its Delivery Network to...
12/17/2019 The U.S. Postal Service manages a vast network of mail carriers and vehicles that deliver mail to its customers. Since USPS’s costs are growing faster than its revenues, some have suggested...
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