How FedEx, UPS shippers can limit fuel surcharge pressures

Securing discounts, trimming overall delivery charges and tapping alternative carriers are among the methods customers should explore, experts said.

By Max Garland • April 3, 2026

Amazon to apply 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on fulfillment

The increase, averaging $0.17 per unit for U.S. Fulfillment by Amazon services, comes as supply chains grapple with rising fuel costs tied to the Iran war.

By Max Garland • April 2, 2026

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

FedEx’s next AI leap to feature RFID, robotics

The carrier is scaling its use of physical assets powered by AI to strengthen network reliability and improve connectivity with shippers, a FedEx executive said.

By Max Garland • April 1, 2026

UPS nixes driver buyouts in 13 states

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said the decision came after more than 30 local unions filed grievances against the carrier.

By Kelly Stroh • March 26, 2026

USPS sets 8% temporary rate hike for some domestic products

The change, slated to start in April and impact services such as Ground Advantage, is meant to address higher transportation costs for the agency.

By Kelly Stroh • March 26, 2026

FedEx taps OneRail to offer 2-hour, end-of-day delivery

The two companies will connect customers to more than 1,000 delivery providers through FedEx's SameDay Local service.

By Kelly Stroh • March 24, 2026

Uber bullish on delivery bots and drones despite ‘friction’

The company's network can tap into more than 1,000 robots in over 10 cities, although aspects of the technology still need "to be ironed out," per its CFO.

By Max Garland • March 24, 2026

FedEx ramps up healthcare push as part of profit-boosting strategy

The carrier is emphasizing quality service to attract volume from pharmaceutical shippers, a segment where accuracy and reliability are critical.

By Max Garland • March 23, 2026

Better, not bigger: How profitability is rewriting parcel strategy

Profit, not volume: Parcel strategy shifts to precision, margin and cost-to-serve discipline.

By Mark Kolde, VP of Logistics Intelligence at Sifted • March 23, 2026

FedEx hails most profitable peak season ever amid Network 2.0 shift

CEO Raj Subramaniam cited close customer collaboration as a strength in the first holiday shipping rush with "meaningful" volume tied to the initiative.

By Max Garland • March 20, 2026

Postal Service CEO: Service cuts, price hikes an option absent reforms

The USPS will run out of cash in about a year unless changes, such as upping the agency's borrowing cap, are made, Postmaster General David Steiner told lawmakers.

By Max Garland • March 18, 2026

USPS must win higher-value, heavier packages, CEO says

The Postal Service wants to increase its average package weight to improve its competitive position with FedEx and UPS, Postmaster General David Steiner said.

By Max Garland • March 18, 2026

Amazon overtakes USPS as top delivery provider by volume: report

The e-commerce giant delivered 6.7 billion packages last year, narrowly usurping the Postal Service, according to ShipMatrix.

By Max Garland • March 17, 2026

Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options

The offerings, now available in select cities and towns, feature a "supercenter" product assortment as the e-commerce giant battles competitors like Walmart.

By Max Garland • March 17, 2026

FedEx, UPS up fuel fees, levy Middle East surcharges amid Iran war

Parcel shippers should continue to expect price volatility and targeted surcharges as the conflict continues, an expert said.

By Max Garland • March 13, 2026

UPS’ future is less e-commerce, more SMB, B2B and healthcare

The carrier is pursuing growth in high-value verticals as major customer Amazon pulls shorter-distance shipments into its own network.

By Max Garland • March 9, 2026

Target readies next-day delivery for 20 more metros this spring

The retailer expects to boost its supply chain spending this year as it rolls out more shipping options in California, Texas and other states.

By Max Garland • March 5, 2026

Canada Post contract voting dates set, along with strike vote

A strike mandate would offer extra leverage for the union if the proposed deals are rejected, but one expert said shippers shouldn't be worried about the procedure.

By Max Garland • March 4, 2026

FedEx hub chemical spill leads to Postal Service shipping restrictions

Priority Mail Express services are embargoed until Friday due to the incident, which temporarily closed part of a key FedEx sortation facility.

By Max Garland • March 4, 2026

Home Depot launches real-time delivery tracking for large items

Handheld devices used by drivers enabled the new feature for shipments of bulkier goods like appliances and lumber.

By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2026

3 ways FedEx, UPS competitors are leveling up in 2026

Seeking refuge from the delivery giants' rising prices, many shippers are mulling alternatives. Can better features and coverage make the trend stick?

By Max Garland • Feb. 26, 2026

USPS tests picture proof of delivery capability

Testing is underway in four metro areas, but images taken aren’t available yet for customers, per the Postal Service.

By Max Garland • Feb. 25, 2026

UPS driver buyouts: Court denies Teamsters plea to halt rollout

The decision issued Friday marks a step forward for the carrier's plan to offer separation packages to roughly 105,000 drivers.

By Max Garland • Feb. 23, 2026

UPS’ 2026 closures will hit Atlanta, Dallas, other cities across US

The carrier plans to shutter 22 facilities with Teamsters members across 18 states this year, according to court documents.

By Max Garland • Feb. 17, 2026

FedEx plans to close over 475 stations due to Network 2.0

The delivery giant's network consolidation plan is now shifting its focus to large metro areas like San Francisco, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Feb. 13, 2026