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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lieferando to cut 2,000 food delivery jobs in Germany
Food delivery service Lieferando said on Thursday it plans to lay off around 2,000 couriers in Germany starting at the end of the year, many of them in Hamburg. The reduction amounts to roughly 20% of the company's entire fleet, said Lieferando, which is part of the Dutch multinational Just Eat Takeaway group. The reason for the cuts is a shift in the company's delivery model: going forward, it will increasingly rely on subcontractors for so-called "last-mile" delivery. "The competitive landscape and the market are changing faster and more fundamentally than ever," said Lennard Neubauer, Lieferando's Germany chief, in an interview with dpa. "Customers expect reliable service and short delivery times." In some areas, this can no longer be guaranteed under the current set-up, he said. In particular, Lieferando will partner with specialized logistics firms to handle deliveries in smaller markets such as Wiesbaden, Lübeck and Bochum, Neubauer added. The same approach will be taken in Hamburg, which because of the city's size will be hit especially hard. Lieferando points out that working with subcontractors is common practice in the market, saying rivals such as Uber Eats and Wolt also operate this way. Many of their riders work as freelancers, a setup that labour advocates say can lead to exploitative conditions. Lieferando's approach of employing riders directly had long been welcomed by labour representatives, making the backlash to this partial outsourcing all the more likely. Germany's Food, Beverages and Catering Union has spent years pushing for a collective agreement for Lieferando employees, including a minimum wage of €15 ($17) per hour. With parts of the delivery business now moving to third-parties, the union will likely find it more difficult to fight for uniform working conditions. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cigo Tracker Expands Operations into the U.S. Market, Bringing Leading Last-Mile Delivery Technology to American Businesses
Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2025) - Cigo Tracker, Canada's premier last-mile delivery and logistics platform, is proud to announce its official expansion into the United States. As a trusted partner for companies seeking to modernize their delivery operations, Cigo Tracker now brings its industry-leading software solutions to businesses across the U.S., including retailers, 3PL providers, furniture and appliance stores, medical suppliers, and meal-prep services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Montreal, Cigo Tracker has become a dominant force in last-mile logistics in Canada, helping businesses improve efficiency, reduce delivery costs, and enhance the customer experience. "Our expansion into the U.S. is a milestone that reflects years of innovation, listening to our clients, and building a product that actually delivers results," said Tarek Souheil, CEO and Co-Founder of Cigo Tracker. "We're thrilled to now bring that same level of service, speed, and simplicity to businesses across the United States." Services for Smarter Deliveries Cigo Tracker provides a powerful suite of logistics and delivery management tools, including: Optimized Routing Automatically generates the most efficient delivery routes based on location, traffic, time windows, and driver capacity. Logistics Optimization Streamlines the entire delivery workflow, from dispatching to driver assignment and order batching, to improved performance and cost-efficiency. Fleet Route Management Helps dispatchers and fleet managers oversee multiple vehicles and routes in real time with full visibility and control. Last Mile Management Offers tools for real-time tracking, customer notifications, digital proof of delivery, and seamless driver communication. Cigo Pay A secure tipping platform that allows customers to instantly and safely tip drivers, with built-in tip splitting across teams. Cigo Tracker's platform is trusted by hundreds of companies and thousands of delivery teams every day. With SOC 2 Type 1 certification and a commitment to privacy and performance, businesses can rely on Cigo to scale operations securely and seamlessly. Growing Global Presence The company's U.S. operations will be headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with continued support from its Canadian headquarters in Montreal. A third office in London, UK is expected to open soon, further establishing Cigo Tracker as a global force in logistics technology. To learn more about Cigo Tracker's solutions or schedule a demo, visit: About Cigo TrackerCigo Tracker is a cloud-based last-mile delivery and route optimization platform that helps companies maximize efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and empower delivery teams with real-time technology. Headquartered in Montreal with operations in the U.S. and soon the UK, Cigo serves industries ranging from retail and meal delivery to 3PL and healthcare logistics. Press Contact:Jonathan ShteinerSenior Account Executivemarketing@ (888) 816-CIGO To view the source version of this press release, please visit
CNA
06-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
Autonomous robots and AI chatbots used to help speed up last mile deliveries
Logistics firms in Singapore are ramping up innovation to tackle last-mile delivery challenges. As e-commerce volumes soar, some are turning to autonomous robots and AI-driven solutions to boost efficiency. Kate Low with this report.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Newest Amazon facility on the Western Slope going in next to Montrose Regional Airport
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – Construction has started for the latest Amazon facility on the Western Slope. A last-mile facility recently opened up near Grand Junction's regional airport and now, Montrose will soon have its own last-mile facility. The whole purpose of an Amazon last-mile facility is to make it easier to transport Amazon products to cities not near a major hub, like Denver, which is why the location next to a regional airport is ideal, because those airports serve the same purpose. Amazon bought the nearly 7.8-Acre plot of land from the Montrose Economic Development Corporation for almost 2.2 million dollars back in late March, but construction is finally underway. The project will bring both full-time and part-time job opportunities to the Montrose area. The buyer of the site was a secret until after the agreement was made due to confidentiality provisions in the contract. And while it's not a massive fulfillment center like you'd see over in Denver, these last-mile facilities serve just about the same purpose for mid-sized communities like we see here on the Western Slope. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
TechCrunch
11-06-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Sam Altman-backed Coco Robotics raises $80M
In Brief Los Angeles-based Coco Robotics, a startup building last-mile delivery robots, announced it raised $80 million on Wednesday. The funding round included angel investors Sam Altman and Max Altman, both returning investors, in addition to VC firms like Pelion Venture Partners and Offline Ventures, among others. This brings the company's total funding to more than $120 million. The company last raised a $36 million Series A round in 2021. Coco's zero-emissions robots can hold 90 liters worth of groceries or goods and have made more than 500,000 deliveries since they hit the streets in 2020, the company said. It says it works with national retailers including Subway, Wingstop and Jack in the Box. Sam Altman's financial interest in Coco is clear. While he's personally providing capital to the company, OpenAI apparently gets a benefit too. Coco announced a partnership with OpenAI in March which allows Coco to use OpenAI while the AI company gains the real-world data the robots collect to train its models. The company was founded in 2020 by Brad Squicciarini and Zach Rash. TechCrunch reached out to Coco for more information.
