USPS Expands Lastmile Delivery to Boost Retail Logistics

USPS Expands Lastmile Delivery to Boost Retail Logistics

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced an expansion of its last mile delivery network, opening up over 18,000 Delivery Destination Units (DDUs). This initiative aims to provide more convenient last mile delivery options for shippers of all sizes. The move is intended to enhance USPS's competitiveness in the e-commerce delivery sector and empower retail and logistics companies to accelerate their delivery speeds. By leveraging its existing infrastructure, USPS hopes to capture a larger share of the growing last mile delivery market.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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Retailers Adapt Lastmile Delivery Strategies for Postpandemic Demand

Retailers Adapt Lastmile Delivery Strategies for Postpandemic Demand

Post-pandemic, last-mile delivery faces challenges including rising customer expectations, increasing cost pressures, accelerating technological changes, heightened environmental requirements, and growing supply chain uncertainties. This paper delves into five key trends shaping last-mile delivery: customer-centricity, lean operations, technology enablement, green logistics, and resilient supply chains. It provides logistics companies with strategies to address these challenges and build efficient, intelligent, and sustainable last-mile delivery systems. The focus is on adapting to the evolving landscape and leveraging innovation for a competitive edge.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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CMA CGM Debuts First Usflagged Container Ship

CMA CGM Debuts First Usflagged Container Ship

CMA CGM held a ceremony in South Carolina to flag the CMA CGM PANGAEA under the U.S. flag, marking a new phase in America's maritime strength. With a capacity of 9,300 TEUs, it is the largest U.S. flagged container ship in history. The ship will provide training for maritime students, enhance the U.S. seafarer workforce, and promote international trade and economic development.

07/25/2025 Logistics
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Afriland First Bank Liberia SWIFT Code Guide

Afriland First Bank Liberia SWIFT Code Guide

This article provides information on the SWIFT code for Afriland First Bank in Liberia, which is CCEILRLMXXX. It emphasizes the importance of confirming the code during international remittances. Additionally, the article includes the bank's address and relevant considerations to assist customers in successfully completing cross-border transactions.

09/05/2025 International Settlement
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Nordwind Airlines Begins First Direct Moscowpyongyang Flights

Nordwind Airlines Begins First Direct Moscowpyongyang Flights

Nordwind Airlines successfully launched a direct flight route from Moscow to Pyongyang on July 27, marking the first direct flight in eighty years. This new route is expected to enhance cultural and economic exchanges between Russia and North Korea, with an anticipated increase in travelers and activation of North Korea's tourism market.

08/06/2025 Airlines
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Changshu Launches Worlds First Autonomous Delivery City

Changshu Launches Worlds First Autonomous Delivery City

JD Logistics is building the world's first unmanned delivery city in Changshu, having already deployed its first batch of unmanned vehicles and planning to increase deployments this year. The project is based on JDL JD Logistics' technology brand and utilizes L4 autonomous driving technology. It also innovatively launched an "Adoption Program" to accelerate the large-scale implementation of unmanned delivery. This marks a significant step in the logistics industry's transformation towards intelligence and automation, potentially reshaping the future of urban logistics.

09/28/2025 Logistics
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First Capital Bank Zimbabwe SWIFT Codes Guide

First Capital Bank Zimbabwe SWIFT Codes Guide

This article provides a detailed overview of First Capital Bank Zimbabwe's SWIFT code, BARCZWHXXXX, emphasizing the importance of verifying branch codes. It offers checklists for before and after initiating cross-border remittances, along with advice on handling remittance errors. Furthermore, it briefly introduces the Zimbabwean banking system and alternative remittance methods. The aim is to assist readers in conducting international transfers safely and efficiently. This guide helps navigate the complexities of sending money to and from Zimbabwe, ensuring a smoother transaction process.

09/02/2025 International Settlement
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