Veho launches service in 11 northeast markets

The next-day delivery provider's expansion makes it a more attractive option for shippers wanting to reach customers throughout the East Coast, its chief revenue officer said.

By Max Garland • June 6, 2023

Serve Robotics to deploy up to 2,000 delivery bots on Uber Eats

The company has a short list of cities it's considering an expansion into as part of the agreement, its CEO said.

By Max Garland • June 1, 2023

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Peak season management

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Higher shipping costs keep biting into Williams-Sonoma’s earnings

The retailer has shipped from out-of-market distribution centers and made multiple deliveries for multi-unit products in order to reach customers quicker.

By Max Garland • May 31, 2023

UPS, Teamsters agree to new terms for deliveries using the Postal Service

The tentative deal regarding the delivery giant's SurePost service is subject to ratification of the next national contract, which is still being negotiated.

By Max Garland • May 30, 2023

How a DHL center in Seattle moves 4,000 packages daily

A team of 78 at the facility ensures electronics, fashion merchandise and more get delivered in the Emerald City.

By Kelly Stroh • May 30, 2023

US Postal Service outlines next steps to becoming ‘the preferred delivery provider’

The priorities for the third year of the agency’s transformation plan include growing revenue via new shipping services and boosting local delivery speeds.

By Max Garland • May 24, 2023

Target’s delivery operations evolve with improved capacity, loading speeds

The retailer is testing high-capacity vans that can deliver nearly five times as many packages as sedans.

By Max Garland • May 22, 2023

Delivery firm Gently pursues growth with nano-fulfillment centers

The company is building out its Los Angeles operations further after completing its first delivery in April.

By Max Garland • May 19, 2023

How Flexport’s purchase of Shopify Logistics levels up its end-to-end ambitions

The deal gives the company e-commerce fulfillment and last-mile delivery capabilities, but don't call it a direct competitor to Amazon's logistics empire.

By Max Garland • May 17, 2023

Wayfair improves data analytics to trim last mile costs

The online furniture retailer has sharpened its process for determining whether items should be delivered in-house or via third parties.

By Max Garland • May 15, 2023

UPS’ Roadie launches same-day delivery service for oversized items

Shippers using RoadieXL will be connected with a driver who has the proper vehicle and equipment to handle bulky items.

By Max Garland • May 12, 2023

Costco, Walmart join Biden administration’s supply chain data exchange

Fifty-three companies representing the end-to-end supply chain are now part of the Department of Transportation’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 11, 2023

Drone firm Zipline lands GNC, other customers for home delivery service

The companies will be using Zipline's Platform 2 offering, which leverages a drone-droid combo to deliver orders.

By Max Garland • May 10, 2023

Expert roundtable: What the future holds for sidewalk delivery robots

Executives and researchers share their takes on what the emerging transportation method will offer ten years from now.

By Max Garland • May 10, 2023

UPS, Teamsters kick off high-stakes national contract negotiations

The delivery giant is optimistic about reaching an agreement, but some say the risk of a strike is higher than in previous years.

By Max Garland • May 10, 2023

Portland, Oregon to pilot zero-emission delivery zone

Diesel and gas-powered trucks can transfer goods to environmentally friendly transport modes that then make deliveries within a designated area.

By Max Garland • May 9, 2023

UPS plans to open 7 healthcare logistics facilities in 2023

Services for healthcare shippers have been a bright spot for the delivery giant amid an overall decline in demand.

By Max Garland • May 3, 2023

Amazon to slow fulfillment spend as it prioritizes regional model

CEO Andy Jassy is “bullish on the early results” of the e-commerce giant’s shift away from operating one massive network.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 28, 2023

Why delivery robots face a regulatory ‘nightmare’

Laws for sidewalk-roaming bots have taken hold across states. But variances in each bill complicate the industry's expansion plans.

By Max Garland • April 26, 2023

UPS fights to keep strike-fearing shippers from fleeing

The delivery giant has assigned executives to major customers to keep them from shifting volume to competitors amid Teamsters contract negotiations, CEO Carol Tomé said.

By Max Garland • April 25, 2023

Ground parcel delivery costs reach record high as rate hikes take hold

Discounts helped prevent the figure from climbing even higher, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By Max Garland • April 24, 2023

On-demand delivery provider Frayt eyes large-scale shippers with $7M funding round

The company has already made progress in securing big-name customers like Bridgestone, Sherwin-Williams and Cargill.

By Max Garland • April 21, 2023

New York City to test local delivery hubs

Microhubs will provide designated locations for trucks to unload items for last mile delivery providers in a pilot program starting this summer.

By Max Garland • April 19, 2023

Rent the Runway saves through delivery, return consolidation

The apparel rental company's use of "live swaps" comes as it works to mitigate the impact of carrier price hikes.

By Max Garland • April 18, 2023

Dynamic pricing is slowly making its way into parcel delivery

FedEx and UPS have been implementing the practice into their operations. But is there a limit to how adjustable rates can become?

By Max Garland • April 14, 2023