Bringoz Industry Weekly 11/2

ogistics companies will prioritize technology investments in 2026. DHL Express has invested $90 million to enhance its delivery operations in the New York City metropolitan area. Kroger has expanded its partnership with Uber. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

Logistics companies will prioritize digitalization in 2026, with nearly 40% saying they will allocate more than a quarter of their coming budgets to technology investments, according to a global survey from Ontegos Cloud. Twenty-five percent of companies plan moderate increases between 10% and 25%. Roughly one-third of respondents said they view technology as the core driver of their logistics strategy. Read more.

DHL Express has invested $90 million to expand capacity in the New York City metropolitan area. Under the project, DHL Express will relocate its Manhattan service center operations to a new, modern facility in Jersey City, New Jersey, by the end of November. With the addition of new automated sorting systems, DHL’s new facility will have the capacity to process twice as much volume as the previous facility, significantly boosting throughput and efficiency. Read more.

Kroger has expanded its relationship with Uber through a deal that will bring the full assortment at most of the grocery chain’s stores to the delivery company’s platform starting in early 2026. The retailer will also allow shoppers to use its own app to order meals from restaurants that offer delivery service through Uber Eats. Kroger is deepening its connection with Uber at a time when the supermarket chain has been concentrating on using its stores to fulfill online grocery orders. Read more.

From how consumers discover gifts to how those gifts are delivered, new technologies and innovations are rewriting the holiday retail playbook. Here’s a look at some technologies shaping holiday shopping and deliveries, making the shopping experience frictionless and convenient for customers. Read more.

The holiday season puts enormous strain on delivery networks. Companies are increasingly turning to automated route planning and optimization systems to plan and adjust delivery routes more efficiently. Here’s a look at how route optimization can help companies reduce delivery delays, optimize resource utilization, and ensure timely delivery during the holiday season. Read more.

Digital integrations play a key role in streamlining delivery operations, improving visibility, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Embracing technology integrations is essential for any business looking to optimize the delivery process. Here’s a look at how businesses can harness digital integrations to optimize delivery management and drive business growth. Read more.