FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon and other retailers. March 24, 2026 / 5:10 PM EDT / CBS News FedEx said Tuesday that it will offer same-day delivery in partnership with logistics company OneRail, with the announcement following a recent move by Amazon to offer expedited deliveries across the U.S. The new shipping option allows FedEx customers to choose two-hour or end-of-day delivery when they are completing the checkout process for a package. The company said it will then match the order with other delivery providers in its national network, while also allowing customers to track packages. Customers can opt in for same-day delivery for different packages, including large, oversized or specialized deliveries, FedEx said in a news release. FedEd did not immediately respond to a request for comment on when the service will launch or where it will be available. OneRail did not respond to a request for comment. On its website, the Orlando, Florida-based company said it uses artificial intelligence to streamline deliveries. Other OneRail customers in Lowe's and PepsiCo. FedEx is moving to speed its deliveries as retail giants Amazon and Walmart also roll out same-day delivery. Amazon last week introduced one-hour and three-hour delivery options, with the latter available in thousands of cities across the U.S. Walmart has also expanded its delivery services over the years to include faster shipping services throughout the day, including early morning hours and late evening.

Gartner recognizes OneRail as Representative Vendor for Last Mile Delivery Solutions. Thursday, Mar 5, 2026 11:26 am ET 1min read OneRail, a leading provider of AI-native last mile fulfillment and delivery orchestration solutions, has been recognized as a Representative Vendor for Last Mile Delivery Solutions in the 2025 Gartner Market Guide for Last Mile Delivery Technology Solutions. The company's platform enables retailers and wholesale distributors to orchestrate complex delivery networks in real-time, make faster decisions, and improve SLA performance at scale. The last-mile delivery market continues to evolve with a focus on delivery orchestration and AI capabilities. Ask Aime: What impact will OneRail's inclusion in the Gartner Market Guide have on last-mile delivery solutions? Aime insights. How is the S&P 500 performing today, and could you explain the reasons behind it? What dividend aristocrats would you suggest for stable income? What's the performance trend of major Indian companies listed on US stock exchanges?

As Last Mile Delivery shifts toward orchestration and AI, OneRail recognized in the Gartner(R) Market Guide. Third consecutive inclusion in the Gartner(R) Market Guide for Last Mile Delivery Technology Solutions OneRail, a leading provider of AI-native last mile fulfillment and delivery orchestration solutions, today announced its inclusion for the third time in a row as a Representative Vendor for Last Mile Delivery (LMD) Solutions in the 2025 Gartner(R) Market Guide for Last Mile Delivery Technology Solutions. OneRail was previously recognized the last four years in the Gartner(R) Hype Cycle(TM) for Supply Chain Execution Technologies, the Gartner(R) Hype Cycle(TM) for Smart City Technologies and Solution. View a complimentary copy of the Gartner Market Guide for Last-Mile Delivery Technology Solutions and read about notable recent movements in the market, as well as OneRail's recognition as a Representative Vendor and its vendor profile http://www.onerail.com/gartner-report-2025-market-guide-for-last-mile-delivery-technology-solutions. ORLANDO, Fla.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-OneRail, a leading provider of AI-native last mile fulfillment and delivery orchestration solutions, today announced its inclusion for the third time in a row as a Representative Vendor for Last Mile Delivery (LMD) Solutions in the 2025 Gartner(R) Market Guide for Last Mile Delivery Technology Solutions. As supply chain leaders prioritize digitization, service choice, and artificial intelligence to meet rising customer expectations, OneRail's platform enables retailers and wholesale distributors to orchestrate complex delivery networks in real-time, make faster, data-informed decisions, navigate disruptions and improve SLA performance at scale. "Enterprises are under growing pressure to deliver faster, with more flexibility and visibility, while managing cost and complexity," said OneRail Founder and CEO Bill Catania. Share In an environment defined by tightening margins, rising service expectations, and ongoing supply chain volatility, intelligent last-mile coordination has become critical not only for operational efficiency, but also for protecting profitability, scaling capacity during peak demand, and transforming delivery experience into a competitive growth driver. "The last-mile delivery applications market continues to evolve and become more dynamic, as software vendors build their roadmaps around delivery orchestration and AI capabilities in response to end-user demands. Supply chain strategy leaders can utilize this research to gauge the market and assess potential solutions," according to the report. "Enterprises are under growing pressure to deliver faster, with more flexibility and visibility, while managing cost and complexity," said OneRail Founder and CEO Bill Catania. "We're seeing a fundamental shift from isolated routing decisions to intelligent, network-wide coordination that continuously adapts as conditions change. At enterprise scale, last mile performance is no longer just an operational metric - it's a direct driver of profitability and brand loyalty." Supply chain and logistics leaders can use the Gartner Market Guide for Last Mile Delivery Technology Solutions to better understand the evolving vendor landscape, emerging capabilities, and strategic technology trends shaping last-mile fulfillment. The research provides a framework for evaluating potential partners, identifying gaps in current delivery operations, and aligning technology investments with priorities such as AI adoption, delivery orchestration, digitalization, and enhanced customer experience. OneRail's comprehensive last mile solution is anchored by its delivery operating platform, OmniPoint(R), purpose-built to unify fragmented delivery ecosystems into a single, intelligent network. Designed for enterprise scale and resilience, the platform helps shippers move beyond isolated point solutions toward a connected delivery strategy that sustains growth through periods of disruption and demand volatility. OneRail's delivery fulfillment solution stands out for: * AI-native orchestration across fleets, parcel, and logistics partners to support a range of delivery SLAs * Dynamic fulfillment, routing, and in-transit controls with end-to-end, real-time visibility * 24/7 operational support to manage exceptions and maintain high on-time performance * Integrations with leading ERP, OMS, WMS, and supply chain systems to accelerate time to value * Flexible service execution, including white-glove and accessorial capabilities * Scalable carrier access across hundreds of North American markets, augmenting existing capacity as needed View a complimentary copy of the Gartner Market Guide for Last-Mile Delivery Technology Solutions and read about notable recent movements in the market, as well as OneRail's recognition as a Representative Vendor and its vendor profile http://www.onerail.com/gartner-report-2025-market-guide-for-last-mile-delivery-technology-solutions. OneRail was previously recognized the last four years in the Gartner(R) Hype Cycle(TM) for Supply Chain Execution Technologies, the Gartner(R) Hype Cycle(TM) for Smart City Technologies and Solution. Gartner disclaimers: Gartner, Market Guide for Last-Mile Delivery Technology Solutions, Oscar Sanchez Duran, Nathan Lease, 15 December 2025 Gartner, Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Execution and Logistics Technologies, Simon Tunstall, Rishabh Narang, 24 July 2025 Gartner, Hype Cycle for Smart City Technologies and Solutions, Bettina Tratz-Ryan Gartner and Hype Cycle are trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any company, vendor, product or service depicted in its publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's business and technology insights organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this publication, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About OneRail OneRail is the AI-native delivery orchestration leader helping enterprises meet and exceed their customer promises across owned fleets, parcel and courier networks. Unlike legacy platforms that retrofit AI onto rigid systems, OneRail was purpose-built with intelligence at its core to meet shippers where they are, by enabling real-time autonomous decision-making across the last mile. Whether optimizing last mile performance, increasing capacity, reducing costs or modernizing outdated technology, the OmniPoint(R) Platform continuously learns and adapts as conditions change, dynamically optimizing routing, carrier selection, exception management and customer communications - delivering 98.6% on-time SLAs at enterprise scale. With the industry's largest API-connected carrier network embedded into the platform, OneRail provides immediate access to flexible capacity. This connected ecosystem ensures the right mode for every order, while reducing costs, increasing resilience and accelerating supply chain transformation. OneRail was named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500(TM) two years in a row, was ranked 19th in the 2025 FreightTech 25, named for the fifth year in a row to the FreightTech 100, was honored as one of Inc. magazine's Best Workplaces 2023, was listed on Forbes' lists of America's Best Startup Employers for the last three years, was named to the Inc. 5000 two years in a row and was selected as the Last Mile Company of the Year for the 2024 SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards. To learn more about OneRail, visit OneRail.com.