Logistics

‘Stripe for international shipping’: FlavorCloud helps e-commerce companies ship across borders

by Lisa Stiffler on August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 at 1:04 pmComment

If you want to buy a shirt directly from a merchant in China, the customs hurdles will vary depending on whether it’s made of cotton or wool. Or if you… Read More

eBay to launch new shipping service, upping the e-commerce ante as it battles Amazon and others

by Nat Levy on July 25, 2019July 25, 2019 at 10:04 amComment

Next year eBay will launch a new delivery service to speed up shipments between buyers and sellers on its e-commerce platform. The move makes eBay the latest e-commerce heavyweight to… Read More

Inside a ‘rapid innovation session’ as Gates Foundation and Xinova fight malaria with tech

by James Thorne on June 29, 2019June 29, 2019 at 9:31 am 2 Comments

Ask a room full of people how to fight malaria, and you’ll likely hear about bed nets, vaccines and healthcare infrastructure — all good answers. But there’s one critical piece… Read More

Amazon one-ups Walmart on one-day shipping, will offer 10M products via accelerated Prime program

by Kurt Schlosser on June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 at 7:21 amComment

Saying that every day is “Day 1” at Amazon might still be a popular mantra at the company, but today the tech giant is making sure its Prime customers are… Read More

‘Airbnb for warehousing’ startup Flexe raises $43M to help online retailers take on Amazon

by Taylor Soper on May 7, 2019May 8, 2019 at 9:56 pmComment

As more consumers shop online, retailers need capacity to ship products across the country — particularly as they battle e-commerce kingpin Amazon. Flexe, a Seattle logistics startup that operates an… Read More

Amazon to make one-day delivery the new standard for Prime

by Kurt Schlosser on April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 at 3:45 pm 2 Comments

Amazon, which built its Prime subscription program on the promise of free two-day shipping, said it plans to shift that core benefit into free one-day shipping. The news came during… Read More

Amazon reportedly taps former Kindle and Flex exec to lead pharmacy group overseeing PillPack

by James Thorne on February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 at 10:40 amComment

Amazon has tasked Nader Kabbani with leading its new pharmacy initiative and overseeing the team from online pharmacy PillPack, according to a report from CNBC that cited internal documents. Kabbani… Read More

Look out, UPS and FedEx? Amazon filing cites ‘intense competition’ in transportation and logistics

by Nat Levy on February 6, 2019February 7, 2019 at 5:06 am 2 Comments

Amazon continues to pour billions into its growing shipping operations, an area where the company says it is facing “intense competition.” Amazon listed “transportation and logistics services” as a business… Read More

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Peak performance: At 11,500 feet, this town in India is Amazon’s most extreme delivery location

by Kurt Schlosser on July 18, 2018July 18, 2018 at 3:49 pmComment

If you thought the steps up to your home’s front porch presented a significant challenge for anyone delivering you an Amazon package, consider what it takes to get to the… Read More

Owning an Amazon delivery business: The risks, rewards and economic realities of the tech giant’s new program for entrepreneurs

by Todd Bishop on July 15, 2018July 16, 2018 at 11:49 am 64 Comments

Amazon has a new idea for anyone who has ever dreamed of owning and running a small business, but was daunted by the hurdles, or didn’t know where to start:… Read More

Report: Amazon gearing up to roll out FedEx and UPS competitor ‘Shipping with Amazon’ in L.A.

by Nat Levy on February 9, 2018February 9, 2018 at 8:44 am 3 Comments

Amazon is on the verge of rolling out a new delivery service that will compete with carriers like FedEx and UPS, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.… Read More

Home Depot reportedly considers acquisition of shipping company XPO to fend off Amazon

by Nat Levy on December 27, 2017December 27, 2017 at 10:22 am1 Comment

Home Depot has considered acquiring shipping company XPO Logistics, according to a report from Recode, in part to keep it away from Amazon. XPO, which specializes in a variety of… Read More

Flexe launches nationwide next-day delivery service to help e-commerce companies take on Amazon

by Nat Levy on May 11, 2017May 11, 2017 at 8:38 amComment

Flexe, a Seattle startup that offers a marketplace for warehouse space, announced Thursday a new next-day delivery service, which the company said would give brands the ability to reach 98 percent… Read More

Amazon’s newest pillars? AI and logistics key to tech giant’s future, study says

by Nat Levy on April 24, 2017April 24, 2017 at 11:12 amComment

Amazon has evolved constantly throughout its more than 20-year life span, first as a book seller, than an e-commerce giant, and now a cloud computing powerhouse. And it appears Amazon’s next big pushes… Read More

Amazon reportedly building app to connect truckers with shippers, possibly putting pressure on Convoy

by John Cook on December 15, 2016December 16, 2016 at 2:03 am1 Comment

Amazon is increasingly spending time on technology to revolutionize the supply chain, so a report out today from Business Insider that the tech giant is working on a new application… Read More

Amazon reportedly considering purchase of German airport

by John Cook on April 16, 2016April 16, 2016 at 4:39 am 13 Comments

Amazon.com’s logistics plans could take another interesting step forward after a German newspaper reported that the Seattle-based online retailing powerhouse is considering the purchase of the Frankfurt-Hahn airport. The German… Read More

Fleet raises $4M for online quoting marketplace that helps streamline shipping logistics

by Taylor Soper on April 12, 2016April 12, 2016 at 12:45 pmComment

Fleet today announced a $4 million investment round to help fuel growth of its online marketplace that lets shippers assess and accept quote requests from freight forwarders. Hunt Technology Ventures led the round,… Read More

Whoops! Book by Jeff Bezos’ wife delayed by Amazon logistics

by Blair Hanley Frank on June 13, 2013June 13, 2013 at 11:48 amComment

Amazon prides itself on having a top-notch infrastructure for getting products where they need to go, and quickly. But sometimes, there are hiccups, and as it turns out, being married… Read More

Amazon, 7-Eleven test locker idea for in-store package pick-up

by John Cook on September 4, 2011September 6, 2011 at 9:29 am 5 Comments

Brick-and-mortar retailers like Walmart and Best Buy already allow customers to pick up online purchases at physical stores. Now, Amazon.com is reportedly giving that concept a shot through a partnership… Read More