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.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska U.S. Senate candidate Dan Sullivan acknowledges that sharing a name and party affiliation with the incumbent Republican gives him “an instant megaphone" in the crowded primary race. But Sullivan said his campaign isn't a sham or something Democrats put him up to doing.

He said friends for years have jokingly referred to him as senator and asked if he has ever thought about running. He said he’s been considering it for more than a decade.

“This is my choice,” Sullivan, who lives in the small fishing community of Petersburg, said in a telephone interview Monday.

Last week, Sen. Dan Sullivan accused the challenger Sullivan of “trying to trick” voters to help his main rival in the race, Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola. The senator suggested the other Sullivan's entrance in the August primary was part of a coordinated effort by Democrats and Peltola's campaign to confuse voters, an accusation they deny. He threatened litigation to get to the bottom of it.

The issue is of national concern to Republicans because they are seeking to hold onto their majority in the U.S. Senate in what is expected to be a difficult midterm election year for the party in power. Sullivan, the challenger, dismissed claims that his candidacy is a merely a ruse to undermine the senator's reelection chances.

He said he has had no contact with Peltola's campaign — “zero, none, zilch” — and said “no” when asked if anyone from the state Democratic Party or any national Democratic operatives had contacted him to run.

A Peltola spokesperson, Harry Child, has said the campaign “has no involvement with either Sullivan campaign.” The executive director of the Alaska Democratic Party, Jenny-Marie Stryker, said her organization “is in no way affiliated with either Dan Sullivan.” A Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesperson, Monica Robinson, replied “no” when asked if the group had been involved in urging the challenger Sullivan to run.

Sullivan called sharing a name with the Alaska's incumbent U.S. senator “a matter of fate” and said he had done nothing wrong.

“I have every right to run for whatever office I'm qualified for, and I’m qualified for this office,” the challenger said, adding: “I think I’m doing what most Americans would think would be a patriotic thing to do when you’re unsatisfied with the status quo. You stand up and say, I’m going to fight for things I believe that are going to make my community better.”

Ballots in prior years in Alaska have not identified the incumbent, but the Alaska Division of Elections’ current candidate list online does. It also distinguishes the candidates using a middle initial — Dan S. Sullivan for the senator and Dan J. Sullivan for the challenger.

Alaska has open primaries in which the top four vote-getters, regardless of party, advance to the ranked choice general election in November. Sen. Sullivan's campaign worries having two Dan Sullivans on the ballot could confuse voters.

Sen. Sullivan's campaign, in a statement Monday, said, “Alaskans deserve a fair and honest election — not political games meant to manipulate the ballot and benefit Democrats.”

The challenger said he was registered with the limited government-leaning Alaskan Independence Party for decades, until the party's dissolution late last year. Election officials had said voters registered with the party could change their affiliation but if they did not, they'd be shown as “undeclared.” Sullivan said he then was listed as undeclared until filing to run for office, when he registered as Republican.

He said he was motivated in part by his late father, whom he described as a “true, compassionate, conservative Republican.” He said if he had to label himself, it would be “a pragmatic Republican centrist” — similar to Alaska's senior U.S. senator, Lisa Murkowski, but “with touches of a Rand Paul Republican in there.”

He said he grew up in the Chicago area but was drawn to Alaska and put down roots nearly 50 years ago in Petersburg. The fishing community of about 3,400 in southeast Alaska's Tongass National Forest is known as “Little Norway” for its many residents with Scandinavian roots. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service before changing careers and becoming a teacher. He has since retired.

Like most communities in Alaska, Petersburg isn't connected to the state's main road system and is accessible only by air or water. Juneau, the nearest city, is about 45 minutes away by plane.

Petersburg sits on Mitkof Island, which is distinguished by mountains, thick stands of forest and boggy areas called muskeg. Sea lions hauled up on buoys and humpback whales and orcas are common sights off its shores.

Sullivan, who will turn 69 this weekend, passed on an interview request last Friday, he said, because the king salmon were running and he wanted to fish.

As far as his run for office, the challenger said he plans to do some fundraising and hopes to campaign in the state's larger cities, including Anchorage and Juneau, but he so far has no firm plans to do so and is working on the details.

He finds the current dustup over his Senate run — and the incumbent's reaction — a bit surprising.

“I guess my thought would be, ‘Dude, why don’t you just run your campaign?’ If you’ve got a strong record, run on your record. People will love you for it and you’ll be swept back into office,” he said Monday. “Why would he be concerned that a guy out of Petersburg is this huge threat?”

Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, heads to a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)