Parcel pickup lockers help streamline final mile for couriers

The concept of centralized parcel pickup lockers is growing as couriers across the industry use this method to improve final-mile deliveries, save costs and improve customers’ shopping experience. There are…

Electrifying a final mile fleet is a journey

To electrify a final mile fleet is an arduous trek that involves crossing four mountains. That’s how Theresa Cooke, Siemens head of global customer success – managed charging explained it…

Halo Connect expands to final mile segment

Aperia Technologies is bringing its Halo Connect predictive tire maintenance platform to the final mile. The company says it’s the first time predictive tire maintenance has…

CityFreighter introduces electric van for final mile deliveries

Startup electric vehicle maker CityFreighter introduced its all-electric last-mile delivery box van this week at ACT Expo, and plans are in the works to bring it to Canada. A beta…

Canada Cartage expands in Western Canada by acquiring Kore Logistics

Canada Cartage continues to grow its final mile operations with the acquisition of Kore Logistics, one of Western Canada’s largest providers of final mile fulfillment and home deliveries. It’s the…

Three trends driving final mile delivery

Mastering the final mile requires technological sophistication, drivers who double as brand ambassadors, and equipment versatility. Consumer expectations for the timely delivery of goods have never been higher and they…

Werner expanding final mile services to Canada

OMAHA, Neb. – Werner Enterprises is expanding its final mile delivery service to Canada. It says it will utilize a network of strategic alliance agents to serve all provinces and…

Covid-19 reshaping last mile delivery requirements

MONTREAL, Que. – Final mile delivery providers will need to adjust to lasting changes to how stores are used, stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. Brody Buhler, global managing director, post…

Drones, robots a part of Mercedes-Benz’s vision for final mile deliveries

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mercedes-Benz continues through its van division to reimagine how final mile deliveries will be completed in the future. Last fall at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show…