UPS will train managers to help deliver packages if Teamsters strike

The union can still effectively halt operations if a tentative contract agreement isn’t reached by July 31, General President Sean O’Brien said Sunday.

By Max Garland • July 17, 2023

UPS-Teamsters negotiations roundup: Employees told to ‘protect’ volume, labor official weighs in

While the company aims to quell customer concerns as the deadline nears, the union is readying its members for a strike via practice pickets.

By Max Garland • July 13, 2023

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Peak season management

Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

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UPS will have trouble passing on any Teamsters wage hikes to shippers

More carrier options and soft demand will make it hard to raise rates to counteract higher labor costs, experts say.

By Max Garland • July 12, 2023

Amazon deliveries made by Rivian EVs surge to 150M

The e-commerce giant has deployed over 5,000 custom Rivian EVs as it works to decarbonize its fleet.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 11, 2023

FedEx details capacity plan as UPS strike fears intensify

The carrier will use volume from July 17-21 as a baseline capacity measurement. Shipments exceeding that amount aren't guaranteed to be accepted.

By Max Garland • July 7, 2023

UPS-Teamsters negotiations held up by part-time wages, union leader says

The two sides are far apart in terms of their hourly pay rate proposals, General President Sean O'Brien told Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • July 6, 2023

US Postal Service cleared to launch Ground Advantage

The new offering, set to debut July 9, is formed from existing shipping services and aims to help it grow package revenues. 

By Max Garland • July 6, 2023

UPS’ chances of averting a strike are shrinking. How should shippers prepare for the worst?

Experts say an Aug. 1 strike isn't a certainty, but customers should still solidify alternative carrier options.

By Max Garland • July 5, 2023

UPS, Teamsters talks hit another roadblock as union blasts ‘unacceptable offer’

The impasse complicates efforts to reach a deal with enough time for union members to vote on it before the current contract expires July 31.

By Max Garland • July 5, 2023

UPS pledges to reach deal with Teamsters by July 5, union says

The vow came along with a revised offer providing "significant movement on wages and other economic language," but the Teamsters say it still isn't enough.

By Max Garland • June 30, 2023

UPS strike ‘now appears inevitable,’ Teamsters president says

The union called on the company to provide "its last, best, and final offer" by Friday.

By Max Garland • Updated June 28, 2023

US Postal Service weathers ‘unprecedented decline’ in international volume

To combat the drop, the watchdog report suggests the agency develop commercial shipping options and make the postal channel easier to use.

By Max Garland • June 28, 2023

The Home Depot launches $500M cost-savings plan

Savings will focus on fixed operating expenses like supply chain holding capacity amid a decline in sales.

By Max Garland • June 27, 2023

Teamsters want a tentative UPS contract deal within the next week

The union is pushing for a new contract in place starting August 1 and that economic negotiations are off to a slow start.

By Max Garland • June 27, 2023

Amazon wants package delivery help from thousands of small businesses

"Hub Delivery" program partners, which could include small business owners like florists or plumbers, will commit to delivering 20 to 50 packages daily for local customers.

By Max Garland • June 27, 2023

Target bolsters last-mile delivery reach with first extension facility

The Smyrna, Georgia, facility expands the retailer’s next-day delivery in the Atlanta market to an additional 500,000 customers.

By Max Garland • June 26, 2023

Teamsters push UPS for ‘big raises’ in next phase of contract talks

Negotiations involving wages got off to a rocky start on Thursday, with the union calling a company counteroffer “appalling.”

By Max Garland • June 23, 2023

FedEx isn’t expecting a boost from UPS-Teamsters talks

The company is weathering a decline in demand, and relief doesn't appear to be coming from strike-fearing shippers.

By Max Garland • June 21, 2023

DHL rebrands corporate name, e-commerce division

The logistics company is dropping Deutsche Post from its group name and ticker, though the brand will continue on in Germany.

By Edwin Lopez • June 20, 2023

GLS expands US coverage through 4 parcel carrier partnerships

The company is linking its network with United Delivery Service, Lone Star Overnight, Better Trucks and Courier Express to reach several new states.

By Max Garland • June 20, 2023

UPS workers authorize strike in thick of Teamsters contract negotiations

Although expected, the vote allowing union leaders to call a strike ramps up pressure on the company to reach a new agreement.

By Max Garland • June 16, 2023

Improved autonomy leads to profitable robot deliveries for Cartken

The company’s sidewalk-roaming robots are now able to navigate complex situations on streets "with basically no intervention," its CEO said.

By Max Garland • June 15, 2023

Ameriflight to launch healthcare, e-commerce drone deliveries

The cargo carrier obtained FAA approval and plans to start operations within 90 days.

By Kelly Stroh • June 13, 2023

Deliveries keep getting faster. Will it last?

Shippers adjusted to pandemic-related disruptions to reach customers faster. But shifting shopper preferences and cost-cutting efforts may slow things down.

By Max Garland • June 12, 2023

UPS drivers will gain ‘millions of packages’ under SurePost deal, Teamsters say

The tentative agreement amid national contract talks would lead to half of SurePost deliveries being made by company drivers, the union's leader said.

By Max Garland • June 8, 2023