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This week, a large McDonald’s order stole the spotlight in a Manhattan court as former US president Donald Trump faces a $250 million civil fraud case.

Donald Trump has McDonald’s delivered to court

October 3, 2023

Apple enthusiasts are being met with varying delivery timelines for the new iPhone 15 Pro range.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max delivery estimates improve, but demand still surges

October 3, 2023

The evolution of ultra-fast deliveries during and after the pandemic

The evolution of ultra-fast deliveries during and after the pandemic

October 3, 2023

Amazon beefs up AI game with $4 billion investment in startup Anthropic

Big tech’s moment of reckoning? What the Amazon antitrust battle means

October 3, 2023

Maersk pilots electric truck for logistics solutions in Brazil

Maersk pilots electric truck for logistics solutions in Brazil

October 2, 2023

UPS announces acquisition of MNX Global Logistics

UPS announces acquisition of MNX Global Logistics

October 2, 2023

‘Cargo Safety Program’ to spearhead dangerous goods declaration

‘Cargo Safety Program’ to spearhead dangerous goods declaration

October 2, 2023

US announces $1.4 billion investment for railroad upgrades

US announces $1.4 billion investment for railroad upgrades

October 2, 2023

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September 19, 2023

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September 15, 2023

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September 2, 2023

E-Commerce

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TikTok’s second-largest user base, Indonesia, bans social commerce

October 2, 2023

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Amazon drops seller fee amid antitrust issues

September 24, 2023

Estimated delivery date is the most underutilized capability, says expert

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September 20, 2023

It turns out that over one-third of all purchases made in retail stores are directly swayed by information seekers on Amazon.

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September 20, 2023

Route Planning

Route optimization can solve old problems, says entrepreneur

Route optimization can solve old problems, says entrepreneur

September 19, 2023

Route Planning Vs Route Optimization

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June 26, 2023

5 Essential Tips for Efficient Route Planning

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June 21, 2023

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June 19, 2023

Customer Experience

Customers want businesses to be ‘in that moment’ with them, says expert

Customers want businesses to be ‘in that moment’ with them, says expert

October 1, 2023

Delivery transparency: Estimated hours frustrate customers

Route Optimization Frustrates Customers! Boost The Delivery Experience

September 11, 2023

Bricks and clicks: 62% of Aussies compare to find best deals

Bricks and clicks: 62% of Aussies compare to find best deals

August 24, 2023

Amazon explores generative AI to recap product reviews

Amazon explores generative AI to recap product reviews

August 18, 2023

Retail

Pricing items right and adding value are essential for Christmas shoppers

Pricing items right and adding value are essential for Christmas shoppers

September 29, 2023

Koala co-CEO leaves Australia’s “comfier furniture” after short stint

Koala co-CEO leaves Australia’s “comfier furniture” after short stint

September 13, 2023

Father’s Day: Retailers wait for the predicted $860M splash today

Father’s Day: Retailers wait for the predicted $860M splash today

September 3, 2023

Coles makes 4.8% full year profit, amid high cost of living concerns

Coles makes 4.8% full year profit, amid high cost of living concerns

August 23, 2023

Restaurants

White Castle on-boards AI voice bots to take drive-thru customers’ orders

August 11, 2023

MrBeast sues food delivery partner over “inedible” burgers

MrBeast sues food delivery partner over “inedible” burgers

August 7, 2023

Starbucks suffers technical glitch, sends out wrong notifications

Starbucks suffers technical glitch, sends out wrong notifications

July 23, 2023

Uber Eats' robot delivery set to improve human errors

Uber Eats’ robot delivery set to improve human errors

July 23, 2023

Logistics

Amazon beefs up AI game with $4 billion investment in startup Anthropic

Big tech’s moment of reckoning? What the Amazon antitrust battle means

October 3, 2023

Food delivery locker service Foodifox recently rolled out food delivery lockers in Melbourne. For this venture, it’s partnered with Chinese food delivery giant Hungry Panda.

Food delivery lockers in Melbourne – why they work

September 29, 2023

To provide customers faster and more efficient services in and around Geelong, online retail behemoth Amazon has unveiled its latest logistics site in Geelong West.

Amazon expands Australian operations with new Geelong parcel hub

September 27, 2023

Lomar teams up with startup to tackle methane emissions

Lomar teams up with startup to tackle methane emissions

September 26, 2023

Technology

Apple enthusiasts are being met with varying delivery timelines for the new iPhone 15 Pro range.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max delivery estimates improve, but demand still surges

October 3, 2023

Uber Freight unveils next-gen product roadmap with AI-powered logistics

Uber Freight unveils next-gen product roadmap with AI-powered logistics

October 2, 2023

Drone deliveries grounded in Canberra, and started up in northern Gold Coast

October 1, 2023

Meta (formerly Facebook) back the metaverse to such an extent that it renamed itself and poured billions into developing it.

‘Photorealistic’ Mark Zuckerberg interviewed in the metaverse

September 29, 2023

Finance

Jokr raises $50m funding, valuation now under a billion dollars

Jokr raises $50m funding, valuation now under a billion dollars

October 2, 2023

In a surprising turn of events, Delivery Hero, the Berlin-based online food delivery giant, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to divest a portion of its Asian business.

Delivery Hero considers $1 billion partial sale of Asian operations

September 25, 2023

In the face of formidable market challenges, Deliveroo has exhibited impressive performance in the first half of 2023.

Deliveroo partners with Gopuff to bolster delivery in the UK

September 21, 2023

Instacart, the grocery delivery titan founded in 2012, has entered the stock market. And it’s going very well.

From supermarket to stock market: Instacart’s IPO successful

September 20, 2023

Delivery Drivers

New Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses could help delivery drivers

New Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses could help delivery drivers

October 2, 2023

Major food delivery companies improve safety

Major food delivery companies improve safety

September 20, 2023

Delivery drivers under pressure, create multiple profiles

September 5, 2023

Domino’s pizza delivery fees don’t “resonate” with customers

Domino’s pizza delivery fees don’t “resonate” with customers

August 29, 2023

GPS Tracking

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What is real-time GPS tracking?

June 14, 2023

How GPS Tracking Can Benefit Small Businesses

How GPS Tracking Can Benefit Small Businesses

May 25, 2023

The Importance of Real-time Tracking in Delivery Operations

The Importance of Real-time Tracking in Delivery Operations

May 12, 2023

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April 19, 2023

Last Mile Delivery

This week, a large McDonald’s order stole the spotlight in a Manhattan court as former US president Donald Trump faces a $250 million civil fraud case.

Donald Trump has McDonald’s delivered to court

October 3, 2023

The evolution of ultra-fast deliveries during and after the pandemic

The evolution of ultra-fast deliveries during and after the pandemic

October 3, 2023

DutchX, a New York-based logistics firm, has partnered with e-bike company Fernhay to solve a unique delivery problem in New York.

Waterway and e-bike last-mile delivery service planned in NY

September 29, 2023

In a significant shift, the once high-flying fast-track grocery delivery service, Getir, has seen its valuation plummet.

Uber Eats, Getir to offer grocery deliveries in the UK and Europe

September 28, 2023

Fleet Management

FedEx Express Europe, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, is taking significant steps to promote eco-friendly parcel pickup and deliveries.

FedEx Express introduces 23 electric vehicles to its UK fleet

September 21, 2023

New facility under construction for FedEx

New facility under construction for FedEx

September 12, 2023

Last week, Scania introduced a prototype semi-truck that boasts an exterior covered in solar panels

Solar panel-clad semi-truck unveiled in Sweden

September 6, 2023

The latest electric truck partnership is that of ElectraMeccanica, the company behind the compact three-wheeled electric vehicle ‘Solo and UK-based truck manufacturer, Tevva.

The electric truck industry’s next phase

August 27, 2023

Start up

Amazon beefs up AI game with $4 billion investment in startup Anthropic

Amazon beefs up AI game with $4 billion investment in startup Anthropic

September 26, 2023

In a significant shift, the once high-flying fast-track grocery delivery service, Getir, has seen its valuation plummet.

Getir’s value slides to $2.5b amid changing consumer landscape

September 11, 2023

World’s first mobility fintech secures $76 million to expand globally

World’s first mobility fintech secures $76 million to expand globally

August 15, 2023

Business Tips

Businesses scramble to modernize amid AI revolution

Businesses scramble to modernize amid AI revolution

September 6, 2023

Australia’s workers' bill introduced in parliament, labeled most radical

Australia’s workers’ bill introduced in parliament, labeled most radical

September 5, 2023

The era of 3G networks in Australia is coming to a close, and with it, a significant change is underway for GPS devices used in the delivery sector.

3G shutdown: What this means for Australian GPS devices

August 31, 2023

OPINION: Australia Post’s next-day delivery a decade too late

OPINION: Australia Post’s next-day delivery a decade too late

August 23, 2023

SME

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A milestone for Delivery Hero with positive revenue outlook results

August 15, 2023

SMEs make tough calls to keep customers happy

SMEs make tough calls to keep customers happy

August 14, 2023

Study reveals how free delivery is used strategically

Study reveals how free delivery is used strategically

August 11, 2023

Marketing

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Apple enthusiasts are being met with varying delivery timelines for the new iPhone 15 Pro range.

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Maersk pilots electric truck for logistics solutions in Brazil

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UPS announces acquisition of MNX Global Logistics

UPS announces acquisition of MNX Global Logistics

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‘Cargo Safety Program’ to spearhead dangerous goods declaration

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Jokr raises $50m funding, valuation now under a billion dollars

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New Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses could help delivery drivers

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Uber Freight unveils next-gen product roadmap with AI-powered logistics

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