logistics industry

Maersk has been building out its logistics operations in the United States, moving beyond its core ocean freight business into warehousing, inland transport and integrated supply chain services. The expansion reflects a wider push by shipping lines to offer end-to-end logistics as customers seek fewer, more integrated providers.

DoorDash has announced the launch of a retail returns service alongside drones it designed in-house, expanding the delivery company beyond food orders. The moves signal DoorDash's push to broaden its logistics business, letting customers send back retail purchases while shifting toward its own drone hardware rather than relying on partners.

ITF Group has released a report arguing that retail's $849.9 billion returns problem stems from freight decisions rather than customer service. The finding suggests carriers and logistics choices made upstream shape return volumes and costs, challenging the common assumption that returns are primarily a consumer-facing service issue. The report is drawing attention across the retail and logistics sectors.

New figures show that close to half of all service robots sold in 2025 were deployed for transportation and logistics tasks, making it the leading application area for the category. The data highlights how warehouses, delivery operations and supply-chain automation are driving demand for professional service robots. Industry observers point to labor shortages and e-commerce growth as key factors behind the trend.

Space startup Blackswan has raised a $2.9 million seed round to develop its satellite rendezvous technology, which enables spacecraft to approach and service other satellites in orbit. The funding will support development of proximity operations capabilities, an area of growing interest as satellite servicing and in-space logistics attract increased investment.

Vessels have started calling at the Port of Savannah's Ocean Terminal in Georgia, marking the launch of operations at the facility. The development is being reported in rail industry news, as the terminal is closely tied to freight rail connections that move cargo inland from the busy Southeast US port.