US OEM and electric truck provider Workhorse Group Inc. and Kingsburg Truck Center (KTC) have announced a purchase order for 100 W56 fully-electric step vans from California-based Gateway Fleets.

Amazon has launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), expanding the company’s freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping solutions services.

The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has invested US$774 million (c. £573m) into American ports to strengthen it supply chain. 

GEODIS has opened its first dedicated healthcare cold chain cross-dock facility in the USA, strengthening its capabilities for handling temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments.

Medline has announced plans to deploy an AI-enabled robots from Symbotic at one of its US distribution centres as part of its wider supply chain transformation.

UPS has completed a nationwide rollout of RFID-based package sensing across its US small parcel network.

SoftBank Robotics America has formed a strategic partnership with drone delivery specialist Matternet to accelerate the deployment of autonomous drones for last-mile delivery across the USA and other key markets.

US-based transportation and logistics provider, TA Dedicated, a TFI International company, has acquired Minnesota-based Triangle Warehouse.

Durham Brands’ Gimme Beauty has significantly increased warehouse productivity and accuracy following the implementation of a new warehouse management system (WMS).

FedEx has announced the launch of a new reusable packaging system for business to business shippers.

U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) will invest US$35 million (c. £26m) into regenerating America’s small shipyards.

FedEx has announced the rollout of FedEx SameDay Local, a delivery offering designed to enable its customers to meet rising consumer expectations for flexibility, control, and convenience.