Burq Named 2025 “Last Mile Solution Provider of the Year” by SupplyTech Breakthrough

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 11, 2025--

Burq, a leader in modern last-mile delivery solutions, today announced it has been recognized with the “Last Mile Solution Provider of the Year” award in the 4th annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by SupplyTech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout technology companies, products and services in the supply chain technology and logistics industry around the globe.

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Burq empowers businesses to scale delivery on their terms with a fully customizable last-mile logistics platform that acts as an extension of their brand. With Burq, brands have the ability to centralize, simplify, and personalize delivery operations. The platform connects merchants through a single platform—unlocking nationwide coverage, competitive rates, and built-in backup options to keep deliveries running smoothly.

Businesses also use Burq to build delivery workflows tailored to their needs, including options for auto-assigning orders based on cost, distance, or driver preference; rerouting late deliveries in real time; or maintaining full visibility through branded tracking pages and SMS. In addition, the platform provides transparency and accountability through robust analytics that offer visibility into delivery success rates, performance by provider, cost trends, and customer experience, enabling smarter decisions at scale.

With powerful analytics, a fast API-first setup, and nationwide coverage, Burq is built to scale delivery without the growing pains.

“We’re the infrastructure powering growth for businesses. From grocery to retail to logistics, our delivery solutions are meant to adapt to your industry's unique challenges and deliver exceptional results—from order to delivery,” said Salman Habib, Co-Founder and CEO of Burq. “Thank you to SupplyTech Breakthrough for this recognition as we enable businesses to optimize operations, increase customer satisfaction, and scale their delivery services more effectively. We’ll continue making logistics feel effortless by putting our partners front and center—empowering them to be the hero of every delivery.”

The mission of the annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards program is to conduct the industry’s most comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the top technology companies, solutions and products in the supply chain and logistics industry today. This year’s program attracted thousands of nominations from over 15 different countries throughout the world.

“Burq’s platform automates the operational burden behind the scenes, while merchants stay in control of the experience their customers see and feel. The supply chain and delivery space are saturated with one-size-fits-all solutions that expect businesses to mold to rigid systems and have to manage multiple delivery providers, complicated contracts, or disconnected experiences,” said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director of SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards. “Burq does the exact opposite. With Burq, businesses don’t have to sacrifice flexibility, brand identity, or customer experience. Delivery service used to mean vans, warehouses, and a mountain of logistics. Not anymore. Purpose-built to flex around a business’s unique operations, our ‘Last Mile Solution Provider of the Year’ winner finally offers the viable structure to support growth.”

About Burq

Burq is a leading provider of last-mile delivery solutions, helping businesses of all sizes streamline operations, scale their services, and enhance the customer experience. With customizable workflows, a vast delivery network, and innovative tools, Burq is the partner businesses trust to expand their reach and deliver success.

About SupplyTech Breakthrough

Part of the Tech Breakthrough organization, a leading global provider of market intelligence and recognition platforms for technology innovation and leadership, the SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring innovation and market disruption in supply chain & logistics technologies, services, companies and products around the world. The annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards provide public recognition for the achievements of SupplyTech companies and products in categories including Inventory Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Transportation Management, Material Handling, IoT and Robotics, and more. For more information visit SupplyTechBreakthrough.com

Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose

Burq has been named “Last Mile Solution Provider of the Year” by SupplyTech Breakthrough! This award recognizes companies pushing the supply chain and logistics industry forward—and we’re honored to be one of them. At Burq, we’re building the infrastructure behind great delivery experiences. From branded tracking to automated workflows and nationwide coverage, our platform helps businesses scale delivery on their terms. Thanks to SupplyTech Breakthrough for the recognition—and to the incredible teams and partners that help make every delivery possible. Let’s keep raising the bar.

ADEN, Yemen (AP) — Southern separatists in Yemen said Saudi warplanes carried out new airstrikes Saturday on a military camp in the port city of Mukalla and other areas where their forces are stationed, as Saudi-backed forces moved to retake the city.

There was no immediate Saudi comment. It was the latest direct intervention by Saudi Arabia, which in recent weeks has bombed the separatist Southern Transitional Council, or STC, and struck what is said was a shipment of Emirati weapons destined for it.

The Saudi strikes hit Barshid Brigade camp west of Mukalla in Hadramout, one of two governorates seized last month by the STC, according to the group’s AIC satellite news channel.

Yemen has been engulfed in civil war for more than a decade, with Iran-backed Houthi rebels controlling much of the north and a Saudi-led coalition supporting the internationally recognized government in the south. But coalition member the United Arab Emirates also supports the separatists, who call for South Yemen to secede again from Yemen.

The latest Saudi strikes came a day after the separatist movement announced a constitution for an independent nation in the south.

Last month, the STC moved into Hadramout and Mahra and seized an oil-rich region. That pushed out allies of the Saudi-supported National Shield forces, a group in the anti-Houthi coalition.

After Saudi pressure and an ultimatum from anti-Houthi forces to withdraw from Yemen, the UAE said early Saturday it had pulled out all its forces.

The tensions in Yemen have further strained ties between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, neighbors on the Arabian Peninsula that have competed over economic issues and regional politics, particularly in the Red Sea area. Ostensibly, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have shared the coalition's professed goal of restoring Yemen's internationally recognized government.

An official with the STC told The Associated Press on Saturday that more than 100 Saudi airstrikes struck multiple locations across Hadramout over the past 24 hours, resulting in deaths and injuries. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to brief the media.

Mukalla residents Ahmed al-Faradi and Salem Maadan told the AP the city was now controlled by the Hadramout Tribes Confederacy and the National Shield forces.

Col. Ahmed Baqatyan, a military commander in the Hadramout Tribes Confederacy, said that striking the Barshid Brigade camp was necessary because it sits on the route to the southern port city of Aden. He said clearing the camp of STC forces was aimed at preventing them from regrouping and launching a return to Mukalla.

Meanwhile, Yemen’s Transportation Ministry, aligned with the STC, condemned Saudi airstrikes late Friday it said targeted the international airport in Seiyun, “exposing the airport to serious risks that could damage its infrastructure, hindering its operation and the resumption of flights.”

Earlier on Saturday, Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry said it plans to hold a conference in its capital, Riyadh, to bring together all southern factions in Yemen "to discuss just solutions to the southern cause."

Saudi Arabia was responding to a request for dialogue from Rashad al-Alimi, head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, the ruling organ of the internationally recognized government.

There were no immediate details about the proposed conference.

The anti-Houthi coalition was showing other signs of strain. Clashes erupted on Friday between National Shield forces and the southern forces in Hadramout and their allies, killing at least eight people, paramedic Ahmed al-Ketheri told the AP.

Hilal Khashan, political science professor at the American University of Beirut, said that when Saudi Arabia and the UAE began a military operation against the Houthis a decade ago, the Saudis were interested in controlling the mountains of Saada, while the UAE wanted to capture Aden because of its importance as a gateway to the Red Sea.

Khashan said the situation got out of control in recent weeks when the UAE-backed STC started capturing areas in Hadramout that border the kingdom.

“For the Saudis that was a red line,” Khashan said, adding that the Saudis felt that they were being “held captive between the Houthis in the north and the UAE in the south.” They ”decided to stop the UAE from its regional expansionism," he said.

Khaled reported from Cairo. Associated Press writer Bassem Mroue in Beirut contributed to this report.

Supporters of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a coalition of separatist groups seeking to restore the state of South Yemen, hold South Yemen flags during a rally, in Aden, Yemen, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo)