Bringoz Industry Weekly 7/13

he last-mile drone delivery market is taking off. The U.S. parcel market is growing as smaller carriers increasingly take market share from legacy carriers. Consumers are adjusting their spending in response to tariffs. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

The last-mile drone delivery market will grow from $253.8 million in 2022 to $2.8 billion by 2032, driven by rising online shopping, fast shipping demand, and new investments in drone technology, according to a new report from Allied Market Research. The idea of using drones instead of trucks or vans has caught the attention of companies and investors looking to speed up deliveries and lower costs. Read more.

The U.S. parcel market is expected to grow 36% by 2030, according to a report from Pitney Bowes. U.S. parcel volume increased to 22.4 billion shipments last year as smaller carriers increasingly took market share from legacy carriers FedEx, UPS and the U.S. Postal Service, but their biggest threat is Amazon. The retailer’s logistics operation handled 6.3 billion parcels in 2024 and is expected to overtake the U.S. Postal Service by 2028. Read more.

Nearly 80% of Americans believe tariffs will impact their household finances, according to a survey by Savanta. While 71% of consumers said they have changed or are considering altering their purchasing decisions due to tariffs, 61% said they have bought cheaper brands in recent months to combat price hikes. Retailers are reassessing their pricing strategies and product assortments to account for tariffs. Read more.

Retailers are increasingly investing in their own delivery operations and building in‑house fleets to take control of the entire delivery process and transform the customer experience. Retailers have built in-house logistics operations that lean on order fulfillment from their stores or fulfillment centers. Here’s a look at why retailers are choosing to invest in their own delivery operations. Read more.

Logistics operations are taking strides towards minimizing their environmental impact through green logistics practices. This shift is driven by the urgent need to align with global and corporate sustainability goals and reduce the carbon footprint of supply chain and logistics activities. Here’s a look at how companies are embracing sustainability and making their delivery operations greener, faster and more efficient. Read more.

Parcel deliveries are increasing with the growth of eCommerce. Businesses are implementing new strategies to manage increasing parcel volume and expedite deliveries. Consolidating deliveries is an important strategy as it can help companies optimize routes more effectively and minimize the number of vehicles on the road. Here’s a deeper look at how parcel consolidation can improve last-mile delivery operations. Read more.