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.

Elon Musk to build advanced chip factories in Texas for SpaceX and Tesla

Musk said the 100 million-square-foot facility would address a lack of available chip production capacity for Tesla's cars and robots.

Energy Department offers $500M to scale critical minerals production

Within that total, the agency plans to fund between $50 million and $100 million for projects that bolster domestic supplies for advanced battery manufacturing.

Family Dollar trims North Carolina distribution footprint

The discount retailer will lay off 373 employees starting in May as it shutters its facility in a Charlotte suburb.

Iran war could lead to unprecedented oil supply shocks

The disruption could be five times larger than the impacts of previous conflicts that slowed the flow of oil from the Middle East, according to the Dallas Fed.

Toyota invests another $1B in its US manufacturing operations

The funds are part of a larger $10 billion commitment to build out the automaker's U.S. supply chain.

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.

Mexico’s auto parts sector thinks it will withstand US trade policy instability

However, upcoming trade talks will be crucial to resolve critical topics like tariffs and rules around China-based firms’ investments. 

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.

Panda Express taps tech, distribution network to keep menu fresh

The restaurant chain has only six months to lock in suppliers that can scale to demand, Chief Supply Chain Officer Roland Ornelas said.

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.

Hugo Boss aims to cut air freight for cost, emissions benefits

The fashion brand wants air transportation to be an exception in its logistics approach, rather than a regularly used mode of transit.

Toyota suppliers seek relief from USMCA review

The automaker’s executives said they want federal officials to keep the agreement trilateral, as the company has 14 manufacturing plants and supply chain operations across North America.

UNFI to roll out AI inventory planning tool at 12 distribution sites

The wholesale food distributor expects to reach the implementation milestone for its Relex Solutions inventory system this month and to complete installation across its entire network by Aug. 1

EU resumes US trade deal with ‘multi-tiered safety net’

The bloc, which will move forward with two legislative proposals to install the deal, outlined clear mechanisms that could halt its efforts once again.

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.

CBP’s 4-part tariff refund process inches forward

The agency continues to test certain components of the system, including a refund consolidation capability, while ironing out the details of mass processing requests.

Fed holds rates steady, flags uncertainty as oil price soars amid war

The Fed faces a policy dilemma as the Iran war spurs a jump in energy prices, threatening to increase inflation, slow economic growth and push up unemployment.

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.

Transpacific trade remains stable amid Iran war, port exec says

While Port of Los Angeles cargo flows are steady, soaring oil prices are being passed on to ocean shippers.

Tesla, LG to build $4.3B battery plant as part of supply agreement

The Michigan manufacturing facility is scheduled to open in 2027 and will provide batteries for Tesla’s Megapack 3 utility-scale energy storage systems.

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.

Ocado turns to store-based e-commerce fulfillment as it looks beyond Kroger

The technology company’s exclusive agreement with the grocer ended last year, and now it’s talking with U.S. retailers about its new scaled-down automated system.

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.

Ocean reliability drives inventory management gains, retailers say

Dollar General and Ashley Furniture execs outlined how schedule accuracy optimizes production planning and reduces stockouts at TPM26 by S&P Global.