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DHL suspends US-bound B2C shipments over $800
The halt will begin Monday as the logistics provider navigates increased delays due to new customs regulations, per a customer notice.
By Max Garland • April 18, 2025 -
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Ground delivery costs projected to climb despite discounting push
Q1 rates were higher than expected as UPS and FedEx rolled out price increases, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
By Max Garland • April 10, 2025 -
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TrendlineInside the trends affecting logistics management
The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.
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Walmart, Uber share food delivery innovation strategies
Executives said drones and autonomous vehicles are helping their companies speed up need-it-now delivery trips during Grocery Dive’s virtual event.
By Peyton Bigora • April 9, 2025 -
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4 best practices for logistics managers in 2025
Freight visibility and route optimization are critical to moving cargo in a demanding marketplace, experts say.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 2, 2025 -
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UPS SurePost renamed Ground Saver
The fresh name comes after the economy service's split with the U.S. Postal Service.
By Max Garland • April 2, 2025 -
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USPS begins implementing new service standards
Packages originating from rural areas are at risk of slower shipping speeds, but the agency says the changes will speed up other deliveries and spur cost savings.
By Max Garland • April 1, 2025 -
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UPS to close 2 Kansas facilities as it scrutinizes network footprint
The delivery giant is "reassessing" some of its U.S. operations, which will result in the locations shuttering later this year.
By Max Garland • March 31, 2025 -
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J. Jill plans ship-from-store capability
The apparel brand will join a growing roster of retailers using their brick-and-mortar footprints to fulfill e-commerce orders.
By Max Garland • March 28, 2025 -
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FedEx unveils new consolidated returns service
Easy Returns, competing with the likes of UPS' Happy Returns, will use 3,000 FedEx Office and Kohl's stores as drop-off locations.
By Max Garland • March 26, 2025 -
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Postal Service head DeJoy exits as agency faces uncertain future
Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino will take over until the Board of Governors names a permanent successor.
By Max Garland • March 25, 2025 -
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FedEx bringing on nearly $400M in new healthcare business
The gains come as the company competes with UPS for customers in the sought-after vertical.
By Max Garland • March 24, 2025 -
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Target tests new delivery method for Shipt drivers
The initiative involves couriers bringing "brown box" shipments from stores to customers in locations lacking a sortation center.
By Max Garland • March 21, 2025 -
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FedEx renews Sunday home delivery push to meet demand
After shrinking its coverage a few years ago, the carrier expanded it again to reach two-thirds of the U.S. population.
By Max Garland • March 21, 2025 -
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UPS slaps temporary fee on China-to-US shipments
The $0.29 per pound surcharge is active until March 29, adding to other expenses parcel shippers are navigating.
By Max Garland • March 17, 2025 -
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USPS will work with Elon Musk’s DOGE to cut costs
The agency plans to cut 10,000 employees via early retirement as it seeks further reform, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said.
By Max Garland • March 14, 2025 -
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How Foot Locker’s supply chain is lacing up for the future
Better inventory management and stronger vendor collaboration is helping the sneaker retailer advance its companywide transformation plan.
By Philip Neuffer • March 14, 2025 -
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Alternative delivery providers ramp up service coverage
Jitsu, SpeedX and Veho have unveiled new regional launches this year in a continued push for volume and market share.
By Max Garland • March 12, 2025 -
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Deep DiveWhat privatizing the US Postal Service could mean for prices, coverage
As President Donald Trump mulls big changes for the agency, experts said taking it private could put some of its current advantages at risk.
By Max Garland • March 12, 2025 -
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5 insights from Lowe’s EVP of Supply Chain
Margi Vagell explains how the home improvement retailer approaches network optimization, automation implementation and balancing customer segments.
By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025 -
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How Dick’s Sporting Goods is mastering the omnichannel game
The retailer has found success by shifting from a speed-at-all-costs strategy to one that prioritizes predictability for customers.
By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025 -
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UPS rolls out fuel surcharge hikes, processing fee changes
One expert said FedEx could be poised to match the increases, which include a higher late payment rate and fees for check and wire transfers.
By Max Garland • March 7, 2025 -
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FedEx Network 2.0 consolidation spreads to 8 more locations
The carrier confirmed the ship centers would close or cut staff starting this month as it continues to merge its separate Express and Ground operations.
By Max Garland • March 5, 2025 -
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UniUni plans US delivery coverage expansion
The parcel carrier aims to reach 70% of the U.S. by September as it pushes to be a national competitor to FedEx, UPS and others.
By Max Garland • March 5, 2025 -
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USPS Priority Next Day launches in 54 markets
The overnight delivery offering's rollout comes as the agency prioritizes direct relationships with shippers.
By Max Garland • March 3, 2025 -
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Foxtrot relaunches delivery for Dallas stores
The upscale retailer returned to Texas earlier this year as it rebuilds after a disastrous 2024.
By Jessica Loder • March 3, 2025
