For most New Yorkers, convenience is all we see when we shop online. Click, buy, delivered. But what feels so easy to us is hurting our neighborhoods and the workers in Amazon vests who make it happen. The culprit? Last mile delivery centers, the giant hubs where companies like Amazon sort packages and send them to your doorstep. More and more of these have been popping up in New York.
The move will give more than 200,000 UK-based TikTok Shop sellers access to Royal Mail's full range of services - from parcel collections and tracked delivery to drop-off points and compensation cover - through a seamless integration designed to make online selling easier, faster, and more reliable.
In recent years, the rapid growth of e-commerce and urbanization has significantly increased the demand for efficient delivery solutions, especially in densely populated cities with narrow streets, historic districts, and restricted vehicle access. Traditional delivery vans and trucks often struggle to navigate such environments, leading to congestion, delays, and inefficiencies. Recognizing these challenges, designers have turned their focus toward developing smarter, more agile vehicles specifically tailored to urban logistics.
As cities grow more crowded and online shopping becomes a daily habit, the need for smarter and more considerate delivery solutions has never been greater. Enter PAT, an autonomous delivery robot designed to master the last mile, which is the final stretch from distribution center to your front door. PAT stands out in a crowded field not only because of its innovative technology but also because of its thoughtful approach to blending into the urban fabric.
