Bringoz Industry Weekly 6/22

leets grapple with shifting trade policies and uncertainty. Honda launches a new company focused on last-mile delivery. H-E-B pilots robot delivery in Texas. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

Shifting U.S. trade policies, fluctuating tariffs and the resulting supply chain upheaval have created an uncertain business landscape for the North American trucking industry. Some industry analysts anticipate a broader and potentially lasting shift in freight flows as businesses consider shifting the locations of their production and distribution footprints. Technology is becoming more important for carriers and shippers as they navigate uncertainty. Read more.

Honda has launched Fastport, a new company focused on providing B2B micromobility solutions for the last-mile delivery industry. The first product is the Fastport eQuad, an all-electric quadricycle designed for use in urban bike lanes.  To meet diverse customer needs in North America and Europe, Fastport will offer modular designs with large and small vehicle sizes and customizable cargo containers. Read more.

H-E-B has launched a robot delivery pilot in Austin, Texas, with the help of autonomous vehicle delivery company Avride. Avride’s vehicles can carry up to 10 items, have a service radius of approximately one mile and are being piloted at H-E-B’s Mueller store. Deliveries are being made through the grocer’s Favor service from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Read more.

As the demand for fast delivery grows, drivers are under increasing pressure to perform quickly, safely, and accurately. Delivery drivers are vital to the success of logistics operations, but they face a range of challenges that can impact their performance and safety. Here’s a look at the top challenges delivery drivers face and how companies can help mitigate them. Read more.

Online shopping has disrupted distribution management and redefined customer expectations. Customers now expect to shop from anywhere, at any time, and have products delivered quickly to their doorsteps. This shift has forced businesses to rethink their distribution strategies. Here’s a look at some trends and technologies that are redefining distribution management. Read more.

As businesses continue to face increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt more sustainable practices, fleet managers are exploring new ways to transition to sustainable fleet operations. Here’s a look at how companies can make their fleets more eco-friendly, and the benefits of adopting more sustainable fleet management practices. Read more.