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Walmart drives closer to autonomous delivery with Ford, Argo AI deal

Ford and Argo AI, which are already collaborating on an autonomous vehicle pilot for rideshare with Lyft, are adding a package delivery pilot to the mix with a separate agreement with Walmart.

The three companies will begin autonomous vehicle delivery service in Miami, Austin, Texas, and Washington. The service will use Ford (NYSE: F) vehicles equipped with Argo AI’s self-driving technology.

“Our focus on the testing and development of self-driving technology that operates in urban areas where...

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GLS to handle last-mile deliveries for Sendle in Western US

GLS to deliver Sendle e-commerce parcels in US

Flat-rate shipping firm Sendle has announced a partnership with GLS Group to handle last-mile parcel deliveries in eight Western states.

GLS offers parcel, less-than-truckload and truckload transportation solutions in Europe and the Western U.S. The agreement will enable e-commerce sellers to send goods through the Sendle shipping network for one-day and two-day delivery in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington. In addition, regional shippers will receive...

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Name That Tune: The ‘unsustainable’ grocery delivery wars

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The promise of home delivery in just 15 minutes is the latest bid to win the “grocery wars,” according to recent industry trade press. There is the occasional need for speedy delivery. Just how speedy is necessary, how frequently is it needed, and how much are consumers willing to pay for it?

The competition to win more grocery customers with fast home delivery...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/name-that-tune-the-unsustainable-grocery-delivery-wars