Ep 168: Heavy lifting - FedEx Freight Direct

Marek Różycki (Last Mile Experts) and I preview our seminar and workshop at Parcel+Post Expo this year, including: The advantage of being first PUDO or locker network What is holding back the development of some PUDO networks Dean Maciuba, Director of Consulting Services at Logistics Trends & Insights, joins me to discuss the world of heavy parcel delivery, with a focus on FedEx Freight Direct: What is FedEx Freight Direct? What sort of vehicles are being used for delivery of heavy or bulky parcels? Size and weight limits compared to FedEx's standard Ground and Express limits One person delivery or two person delivery? Premium delivery services What kind of consumer goods are being shipped? Competitors in this market What's driving the need for residential delivery of heavy parcels or freight? Wayfair's intentions in delivery… including its own logistics network