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FreightWaves is the most trusted provider of global supply chain market intelligence. Our high-frequency price, demand, and capacity data and analysis allow our customers to benchmark, analyze, monitor and forecast the global physical economy.

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freightwaves.com > news > dhl-acquires-freight-forwarder-in-uruguay

DHL acquires freight forwarder in Uruguay

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (221+ words) The freight management arm of DHL Group on Monday announced the acquisition of Uruguay-based Aero Cargas S.A., giving the company its first direct operation in a country that is experiencing regional and international trade growth. The acquisition follows DHL’s 2030 growth strategy…...

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freightwaves.com > news > walmart-fast-delivery-helps-fuel-24-growth-in-e-commerce-sales

Walmart fast delivery helps fuel 24% growth in e-commerce sales

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (502+ words) Walmart on Thursday credited continued momentum in e-commerce and fast delivery with helping to drive 5.9% revenue growth during the second quarter, highlighting speed as a feature that attracts more online sales. The retail giant’s global e-commerce sales increased 23%, year over…...

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freightwaves.com > news > home-depot-offers-nationwide-express-delivery-from-local-stores

Home Depot offers nationwide express delivery from local stores

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (397+ words) The Home Depot on Tuesday announced the nationwide rollout of express delivery, expanding the service by using more than 2,300 stores as local fulfillment centers for both professional contractors and do-it-yourself customers. Express delivery previously was available in some markets. The…...

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freightwaves.com > news > amazon-drone-delivery-expansion-targets-500-cities-by-years-end

Amazon drone delivery expansion targets 500 cities by year’s end

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (511+ words) In April, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the company’s Prime Air service would be able to deliver a wide range of products by drone to 30 million people in various U.S. communities by the end of the year. That promise is…...

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freightwaves.com > news > burq-last-mile-orchestration

Burq bets on the last-mile decision layer as giants retreat

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (888+ words) The national parcel carriers that once set retail delivery economics have spent a decade shedding their least profitable packages. What filled the gap is a deeper bench: regional carriers, 3PL cross-dock networks, gig courier platforms and private fleets. As it turns…...

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freightwaves.com > news > maersk-vertical-integration-last-mile

Maersk bets vertical integration will win the Last Mile

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (480+ words) Last-mile delivery is where every upstream mistake finally comes due. It is the last stop before the customer, the last chance to get an order right. It is also the first place where blame lands when something goes wrong. Maersk…...