USPS Expands Lastmile Delivery to Improve Efficiency Revenue

USPS Expands Lastmile Delivery to Improve Efficiency Revenue

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced the opening of its last-mile delivery network, aiming to boost competitiveness by increasing revenue and enabling faster delivery for retailers. This move grants shippers of all sizes access to over 18,000 last-mile delivery units. Experts view this as a significant step in USPS's strategic transformation. However, challenges remain concerning service quality, efficiency, and competition with established logistics giants. The success of this initiative hinges on USPS's ability to effectively manage these complexities and leverage its extensive infrastructure.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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Ecommerce Delivery Satisfaction Plateaus Amid Consumer Frustrations

Ecommerce Delivery Satisfaction Plateaus Amid Consumer Frustrations

Recent Descartes research indicates that despite the e-commerce boom, customer satisfaction with last-mile delivery is improving slowly, and delivery issues remain prominent. The study reveals consumer pursuit of convenience, trade-offs between cost and speed, and dissatisfaction with retailers and delivery services. The report emphasizes the need for the industry to prioritize consumer needs and optimize the last-mile delivery experience through technology and strategic improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. Addressing these challenges is crucial for sustained growth in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Descartes Buys Shiptrack to Boost Lastmile Delivery Amid Ecommerce Surge

Descartes Buys Shiptrack to Boost Lastmile Delivery Amid Ecommerce Surge

Descartes' acquisition of ShipTrack aims to strengthen its last-mile delivery capabilities and address the challenges posed by e-commerce growth. ShipTrack's cloud-based mobile resource management and shipment tracking solutions will be integrated with Descartes' existing platform to provide more comprehensive and efficient last-mile logistics services. This integration will help meet consumer demand for real-time information and solidify Descartes' leading position in the logistics software and services sector. The acquisition will enhance Descartes' ability to offer end-to-end solutions for e-commerce retailers and logistics providers.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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Lasership and Ontrac Merge to Compete in Ecommerce Delivery

Lasership and Ontrac Merge to Compete in Ecommerce Delivery

The merger of LaserShip and OnTrac aims to create a national e-commerce last-mile delivery network, challenging the UPS and FedEx duopoly. This consolidation faces challenges in network integration, brand positioning, and service expansion, but also presents opportunities to disrupt the monopoly, meet e-commerce demands, and improve service quality. This merger represents a significant attempt by regional carriers to break through and potentially reshape the US last-mile delivery market landscape. It aims to provide a more competitive alternative for online retailers seeking faster and more flexible delivery options.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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Lastmile Delivery Struggles to Balance Automation and Labor

Lastmile Delivery Struggles to Balance Automation and Labor

Based on a 'Logistics Management' podcast interview, this article delves into the future of last-mile logistics from a data analyst's perspective. It analyzes how automation, intelligent dispatch, and digital transformation are reshaping the last mile, emphasizing the balance between technology and human resources. The article provides logistics companies with strategies to address challenges and seize opportunities in this evolving landscape. It highlights the importance of data-driven decision making and strategic implementation of new technologies for optimizing efficiency and improving customer satisfaction in the final leg of the supply chain.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ninebot Expands to Singapore with Autonomous Delivery Deal

Ninebot Expands to Singapore with Autonomous Delivery Deal

Ninebot Segway Robotics and Singapore Post (SingPost) have entered into a strategic partnership to pilot autonomous driving logistics services in Singapore, covering various real-world delivery scenarios. This marks Ninebot Segway Robotics' first commercial operation in Southeast Asia, aiming to improve local logistics efficiency and optimize costs. The partnership will explore the use of autonomous delivery robots to address last-mile delivery challenges and enhance the overall logistics ecosystem in Singapore.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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Jijia ERP Cuts Amazon FBA Logistics Costs for Crossborder Sellers

Jijia ERP Cuts Amazon FBA Logistics Costs for Crossborder Sellers

This article delves into the crucial issue of first-leg logistics cost accounting in cross-border e-commerce, specifically for Amazon. It introduces how Jijia ERP, through its shipment order function, supports the input of various expense types, flexible allocation methods, and real-time cost previews, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of first-leg cost accounting. The article also emphasizes the significant change under the new revenue standard, where last-mile delivery fees should be included in the main business costs.

12/31/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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New Tech Boosts Lastmile Delivery Efficiency

New Tech Boosts Lastmile Delivery Efficiency

Last mile delivery is one of the most challenging links in the supply chain. This article explores how to enhance delivery efficiency through smart technologies and innovative strategies, meeting market demands, optimizing customer experience, and helping businesses gain a competitive edge in this area.

08/06/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Air Freight Enhances Crossborder Efficiency

US Air Freight Enhances Crossborder Efficiency

This article analyzes how the air freight service in the United States achieves high efficiency in cross-border transport through effective integration of air transportation and last-mile delivery, intelligent processing of customs clearance, dynamic routing algorithms, and comprehensive data management across the entire supply chain.

08/04/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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