Cardinal Logistics Buys NRX to Expand Lastmile Delivery Reach

Cardinal Logistics Buys NRX to Expand Lastmile Delivery Reach

Cardinal Logistics has acquired NRX Logistics to expand its last-mile delivery capabilities, doubling its annual delivery volume to 1.1 million. This acquisition strengthens Cardinal's expertise in delivering furniture, appliances, and other large items. It also expands complex service offerings like white-glove delivery and product assembly. The NRX team will join Cardinal to drive further growth in the last-mile sector. The acquisition positions Cardinal as a stronger player in the increasingly competitive last-mile delivery market.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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Pilot Freight Acquires DSI to Boost Ecommerce Lastmile Delivery

Pilot Freight Acquires DSI to Boost Ecommerce Lastmile Delivery

Pilot Freight Services has acquired DSI Logistics to enhance its last mile delivery capabilities, particularly for heavy and hard-to-handle goods. This acquisition will expand Pilot Last Mile's service coverage, making it the second-largest provider of last mile delivery services for oversized items in the US. The move aims to improve customer satisfaction, drive business growth, and lead industry development. The strategic acquisition strengthens Pilot's position in the e-commerce logistics landscape and allows them to better serve the growing demand for specialized last mile solutions.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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Mobile Tech Boosts Lastmile Delivery Efficiency

Mobile Tech Boosts Lastmile Delivery Efficiency

The last mile of logistics is crucial for business competition. This paper explores how to optimize delivery processes using mobile technology to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience. By leveraging real-time tracking, electronic documentation, and optimized routing, companies can transform the last mile into a competitive advantage. Ultimately, this leads to comprehensive improvements in profitability, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. Mobile solutions in logistics are key to unlocking the potential of the last mile and achieving sustainable growth.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Lastmile Delivery Firms Balance Automation and Human Labor

Lastmile Delivery Firms Balance Automation and Human Labor

This paper explores the last-mile delivery challenges faced by logistics companies under the 'same-day delivery' norm, and how to improve efficiency and reduce costs through automation, intelligent dispatch, and digital transformation. It emphasizes the importance of balancing technology and human resources. The paper also looks forward to future trends in last-mile logistics, including drone delivery and green logistics.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Retailers Adapt Lastmile Delivery Strategies for Postpandemic Demand

Retailers Adapt Lastmile Delivery Strategies for Postpandemic Demand

Post-pandemic, last-mile delivery faces challenges including rising customer expectations, increasing cost pressures, accelerating technological changes, heightened environmental requirements, and growing supply chain uncertainties. This paper delves into five key trends shaping last-mile delivery: customer-centricity, lean operations, technology enablement, green logistics, and resilient supply chains. It provides logistics companies with strategies to address these challenges and build efficient, intelligent, and sustainable last-mile delivery systems. The focus is on adapting to the evolving landscape and leveraging innovation for a competitive edge.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Mobile Tech Boosts Efficiency in Lastmile Logistics

Mobile Tech Boosts Efficiency in Lastmile Logistics

This paper explores how mobile technology empowers logistics and optimizes last-mile delivery. By analyzing the challenges and opportunities in the last mile, it elucidates the advantages of mobile solutions and demonstrates their practical application value in improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing customer experience through case studies. The conclusion highlights that mobile technology is crucial for companies to win the last-mile competition. It provides insights into leveraging mobile solutions for improved operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction within the evolving landscape of modern logistics.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Cracking The Last Mile Dilemma Focusing On The Human Factor And Customer Experience

Cracking The Last Mile Dilemma Focusing On The Human Factor And Customer Experience

The quality of last mile services directly impacts customer experience. Case analyses reveal that many express delivery platforms face numerous issues in human resource management, delivery capability, and cost collection. To improve service quality, it is essential to raise the franchise threshold, formally assess delivery rates, and moderately adjust delivery fees to ensure that outlets can operate normally, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction.

07/22/2025 Logistics
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Ecommerce Logistics Tackling Supply Chain and Lastmile Hurdles

Ecommerce Logistics Tackling Supply Chain and Lastmile Hurdles

Rick Watson of RMW Consulting provides an in-depth analysis of current supply chain challenges in e-commerce logistics, the competitive landscape among leading companies, innovative last-mile delivery models, and parcel rate pricing strategies. He emphasizes the importance of optimizing the supply chain, innovating last-mile delivery, reducing logistics costs, and managing peak season logistics pressure. He also introduces the WHP+ platform, offering solutions for DTC brands to navigate these challenges and improve their logistics operations.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Wanbang Logistics Enhances Lastmile Delivery with Ondemand Software

Wanbang Logistics Enhances Lastmile Delivery with Ondemand Software

Wanbang Logistics Software's Door-to-Door Delivery module optimizes last-mile delivery. It enhances delivery efficiency, reduces costs, and improves customer satisfaction through features like order management, intelligent route planning, task assignment, real-time tracking, and electronic signatures. This tutorial provides a detailed guide on the module's operational steps, assisting logistics companies in enhancing their competitiveness. It covers key functionalities and best practices for efficient last-mile delivery management within the Wanbang Logistics Software platform.

12/29/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Werner Acquires NEHDS Logistics for 64M to Boost Finalmile Delivery

Werner Acquires NEHDS Logistics for 64M to Boost Finalmile Delivery

Werner Enterprises acquired NEHDS Logistics for $64 million to expand its last-mile delivery services, enhance logistics capabilities, and achieve profitable growth. This acquisition will complement Werner's delivery network, broaden its service offerings, and increase customer value. The move signals a new wave of transformation in the logistics industry. The acquisition allows Werner to strengthen its position in the growing last-mile market and provide more comprehensive solutions to its customers, improving efficiency and reach.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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