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Amazon plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 US cities by the end of 2026, a six-fold increase from current operations.
This article explains how AI agents are being integrated into freight transportation management systems, focusing on Alvys Foundry's platform and its implications for logistics automation.
DoorDash has received FAA approval to launch its own drone delivery programme, DoorDash Air, though human couriers will still dominate most deliveries. The company aims to use drones for short, high-traffic routes in urban areas.
Irish drone delivery startup Manna Aero is expanding into the U.S. with a $50 million investment and a 1,000-person factory in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
UPS is building a real-time digital twin of its global logistics network, updated every 10 minutes, to enhance operational efficiency and enable a self-healing logistics system.
Uber’s investment in autonomous delivery startup Nuro has reached nearly $500 million, significantly exceeding previous estimates and signaling a major strategic commitment to the future of logistics automation.
Stord has raised $250 million in Series F funding to expand its logistics technology platform, helping independent brands compete with Amazon’s fulfillment dominance.
Aurora CEO Chris Urmson discusses how the company has scaled autonomous trucking from experimental projects to commercial operations, highlighting key industry shifts that have made self-driving freight a reality.
Humble, a San Francisco-based autonomous freight startup, has emerged from stealth with $24 million in funding and unveiled its cableless electric truck designed for dock-to-dock transport using vision-language-action models.
Uber has launched a new doorstep return pickup service for Uber Eats users in nearly 5,000 US cities, offering a $5 fee for gig worker pickups.
Autonomous vehicle startup ALSO has hit a $1 billion valuation after securing $200M in Series C funding, with DoorDash as its first major delivery partner.
Amazon has expanded its 1-hour delivery service to 2,000 cities, but delivery fees may exceed item costs. The move positions Amazon to compete in the premium delivery market.
