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Honda said June 17 it plans to start small-scale production this year of an all-electric quadricycle, called the FastPort eQuad, for last-mile delivery in North America and Europe.

To take full advantage, 3PLs must forge better relationships with less-than-truckload and last-mile carriers among other tweaks to their business activities, CSCMP's report said.

The manufacturer, known for its dominance in the step van segment, positioned the Kestrel as a versatile alternative for vocations ranging from last-mile delivery to emergency response.

Ikea announced this week it plans to invest $2.2 billion in the United States over the next three years, opening new stores and “Plan and Order Points” as well as hundreds of pickup locations.

Amazon .com Inc. is creating its first big foothold in Montana with a last-mile shipping delivery facility for the entire state, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Dec. 16.

Managing a last mile fleet presents unique challenges. Discover how Goodyear helps last mile fleets find the right tire solutions, stay ahead of issues, reduce downtime and minimize costs to achieve Total Mobility. 

Roadie, the same-day delivery startup that UPS Inc. acquired in October, said its package volume more than doubled in November from a year earlier as shoppers heeded the call to make holiday purchases early.

Van manufacturers are working to meet the demands of the growing e-commerce delivery business. They also see these vans as the perfect incubator for the transportation industry’s move toward electric-powered vehicles.

Now, more than ever, transportation networks need to be reevaluated to capture demand and meet consumer needs. Omnitracs can help you find areas of improvement and adapt quickly. Read “Logistics in the Last Mile” to find out more. 

Elion Partners has acquired a 180,000-square-foot, last-mile industrial asset in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.