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Vehicle Trends in Last-Mile Delivery

Check out the latest trends in the last-mile delivery market, the impact of technology, and spec’ing tips to consider when purchasing a vehicle.

UK Home Deliveries See Number of Vans on Operating Leases Surge

The rise of e-commerce and the demand for home delivery has seen the number of light commercial vehicles funded by the UK’s major leasing companies increase by nearly 5% year-on-year. The number of vans underwritten leasing company books was 462,863 - an increase of 21,515 vehicles.

Strong Growth in Chinese E-Commerce Market to reach $US3.3 trillion in 2025

Chinese e-commerce market’s growth is estimated to register an increase of 17.2% in 2021. This booming growth will require a parallel development of the country’s last-mile delivery fleet industry, the largest in the world.

Japan’s E-Commerce Growth Fuels Expansion of Last-Mile Delivery Fleets

The Japanese e-commerce market’s strong 2021 growth is expected to continue fueling the country’s last-mile delivery fleet industry, as consumers increasingly demand fast and same-day delivery. The market expanded significantly in 2020, as the COVID-19 situation drove demand for deliveries.

High Salaries & Incentives Offered Globally as Companies Feel Driver Shortage Pinch

Surging demand for drivers, more than doubling in the last year, has led to sign-on bonuses and high wages to fill positions, according to Global Data, a leading data and analytics company. A high number of retirements in recent times and tough working conditions have prompted companies to go the extra mile.

ELMS to Ship First Electric Last-Mile Delivery Vans Sept. 28

The electric van and truck maker hits key milestones as it prepares to move the first 1,000 Urban Delivery vans to its distributor. It also hires two executives.

Q&A: WiTricity CMO Amy Barzdukas on Wireless Charging for MD Trucks

Wireless charging by WiTricity for medium-duty and last mile delivery trucks is here now and it works, says WiTricity Chief Marketing Officer Amy Barzdukas.

DPD Delivery Fleet Goes All-Electric For Oxford City, England

Parcel delivery firm DPD has gone fully electric for the fleet that serves the city of Oxford, England. It is the first of the company’s fleets to go fully electric and will help it comply with local air quality regulations. The 40 electric vehicles, which will deliver more than 15,000 parcels a week throughout the city,

LeasePlan Preferred Partner For Arrival e-LCV Leasing

An agreement was announced on July 15, 2021, between LeasePlan and electric van maker Arrival to be the preferred partner for operational leasing contracts in the UK and Europe. The first order for 3,000 e-LCVs is to be finalized Q3 2021.

ELMS Opens on Nasdaq as Electric Urban Fleet Vehicles Show Promise

The company’s CEO cites a reliable rollout schedule, solid finances, and market potential as it prepares its last-mile delivery van model for a late 2021 debut and plans to unveil an electric Class 3 truck next month.

Vehicle Trends in Last-Mile Delivery

UK Home Deliveries See Number of Vans on Operating Leases Surge

Strong Growth in Chinese E-Commerce Market to reach $US3.3 trillion in 2025

Japan’s E-Commerce Growth Fuels Expansion of Last-Mile Delivery Fleets

High Salaries & Incentives Offered Globally as Companies Feel Driver Shortage Pinch

ELMS to Ship First Electric Last-Mile Delivery Vans Sept. 28

Q&A: WiTricity CMO Amy Barzdukas on Wireless Charging for MD Trucks

DPD Delivery Fleet Goes All-Electric For Oxford City, England

LeasePlan Preferred Partner For Arrival e-LCV Leasing

ELMS Opens on Nasdaq as Electric Urban Fleet Vehicles Show Promise

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