USPS Expands Lastmile Network with New Delivery Units

USPS Expands Lastmile Network with New Delivery Units

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced the opening of over 18,000 Destination Delivery Units (DDUs) to various shippers. This initiative aims to expand its 'last mile' delivery network, increase revenue, and enable faster delivery services for retailers and logistics companies. This move is expected to improve USPS's operational efficiency and market competitiveness, as well as promote innovation in the logistics industry. By leveraging its existing infrastructure, USPS hopes to capture a larger share of the growing e-commerce delivery market.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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USPS Expands Lastmile Delivery to Private Bidders

USPS Expands Lastmile Delivery to Private Bidders

USPS plans to open its last-mile delivery network, allowing various shippers to bid for access, aiming to increase revenue, improve financial health, and help retailers achieve faster delivery. This move faces challenges such as bidding process design, pricing predictability, and operational complexity. Its success or failure will reshape the US logistics landscape, impacting the last-mile delivery strategies of retailers and logistics companies. The initiative's outcome could significantly alter the competitive dynamics of e-commerce fulfillment and parcel delivery across the nation.

02/03/2026 Logistics
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Lightbulbscom Boosts Peak Shipments Without Adding Staff

Lightbulbscom Boosts Peak Shipments Without Adding Staff

LightBulbs.com doubled its shipping volume during peak e-commerce season without adding staff by optimizing its shipping and dimensioning processes. This allowed them to handle significantly more orders with the same resources. The key to their success was streamlining operations and improving the efficiency of their logistics. This resulted in a substantial increase in throughput while effectively managing costs, demonstrating the power of process optimization in e-commerce logistics.

01/26/2026 Logistics
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Qianxinan Prefecture Evaluates Largeitem Express Delivery Services

Qianxinan Prefecture Evaluates Largeitem Express Delivery Services

This report assesses the large item delivery market in Qianxinan Prefecture, analyzing the service capabilities of China Post, ZTO Express, SF Express, and YTO Express. It proposes optimization suggestions based on the current logistics situation in the region. The aim is to provide senders with strategies for selecting express delivery companies and to offer a reference for improving the logistics service level in Qianxinan Prefecture. The assessment focuses on key factors influencing delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction, ultimately aiming to enhance the overall logistics ecosystem within the region.

12/30/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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618 Shopping Festival Triggers Logistics Service Transformation New Strategies Enhance Competitiveness in the Express Delivery Industry

618 Shopping Festival Triggers Logistics Service Transformation New Strategies Enhance Competitiveness in the Express Delivery Industry

The 618 shopping festival has triggered a shift in logistics services from a focus on efficiency to layered value creation. Companies enhance their competitiveness by offering personalized, scenario-based, and value-added services, promoting a fast and flexible delivery experience. In the future, logistics will pay more attention to the genuine needs of consumers, redefining the relationship between people and goods.

05/23/2025 Logistics
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Maersk Expands Ecommerce Logistics to Cut Costs Boost Efficiency

Maersk Expands Ecommerce Logistics to Cut Costs Boost Efficiency

Maersk upgrades its e-commerce logistics solutions, providing end-to-end services. Through platform operations, resource integration, and customized solutions, it helps businesses reduce logistics costs, improve efficiency, enhance customer experience, and expand into global markets, strengthening their competitiveness. This solution covers aspects from e-commerce platform integration and last-mile delivery to cross-border delivery. It aims to help companies optimize e-commerce logistics and achieve sustainable development.

09/28/2025 Logistics
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JD Logistics Expands Largeitem Services in Guilin

JD Logistics Expands Largeitem Services in Guilin

This article provides a detailed introduction to using JD Logistics' large item delivery service in Guilin. It covers service advantages, operational procedures, precautions, comparisons with other express companies, and frequently asked questions. The aim is to help readers choose the appropriate logistics solution, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of large items. It provides practical guidance for navigating the complexities of large item shipping within the Guilin region using JD Logistics.

12/30/2025 Logistics
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Naver Challenges Coupang with New Delivery Guarantee in South Korea

Naver Challenges Coupang with New Delivery Guarantee in South Korea

South Korean e-commerce giant Naver launched the "Arrival Guarantee" service, challenging Coupang's fast delivery advantage. Naver relies on its "Four-Party Logistics" system, while Coupang leverages its self-built logistics network. The two companies are engaged in fierce competition in the e-commerce market. The future landscape remains uncertain as Naver aims to compete with Coupang's dominance through guaranteed delivery times and potentially lower costs leveraging its existing logistics partnerships.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ecommerce Firms Grapple With Lastmile Delivery Challenges

Ecommerce Firms Grapple With Lastmile Delivery Challenges

Last-mile logistics is a critical component of e-commerce delivery, presenting challenges such as cost, efficiency, and customer demands, while also offering opportunities related to e-commerce market growth and technological innovation. Companies need to optimize delivery networks, adopt advanced technologies, and provide personalized services to address these issues. In the future, last-mile logistics will evolve towards greater intelligence, automation, personalization, sustainability, and collaboration. This involves utilizing data analytics, drone delivery, and flexible delivery options to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce environmental impact.

01/30/2026 Logistics
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Changshu Launches Worlds First Autonomous Delivery City

Changshu Launches Worlds First Autonomous Delivery City

JD Logistics is building the world's first unmanned delivery city in Changshu, having already deployed its first batch of unmanned vehicles and planning to increase deployments this year. The project is based on JDL JD Logistics' technology brand and utilizes L4 autonomous driving technology. It also innovatively launched an "Adoption Program" to accelerate the large-scale implementation of unmanned delivery. This marks a significant step in the logistics industry's transformation towards intelligence and automation, potentially reshaping the future of urban logistics.

09/28/2025 Logistics
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