Major FedEx Ground contractor to stop delivering if agreement isn’t reached by Black Friday

Spencer Patton, whose company operates 225 routes in 10 states, has publicly pushed for better contract terms for delivery providers to account for inflation. 

By Max Garland • Aug. 23, 2022

Geodis plans US last-mile expansion with logistics acquisition

The 3PL said Need It Now Delivers will help bolster its e-commerce delivery capabilities.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 23, 2022

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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

Expert roundtable: How shippers should prepare for the 2022 peak season

Five industry insiders weighed in on whether carriers will be able to deliver during the holidays, and what shippers can do to ensure success.

By Max Garland • Aug. 22, 2022

Walmart GoLocal surpasses 1M deliveries

The retail giant’s white-label delivery service celebrates the one-year anniversary of its launch later this month.

By Max Garland • Aug. 16, 2022

Uber launches pilot to deliver equipment to Chicago restaurants

The partnership with foodservice equipment distributor Parts Town will provide two-hour delivery to operators and service technicians. 

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 16, 2022

USPS proposes peak season rate hikes amid drop in package demand

The temporary price increases “frankly seem pretty reasonable compared to what FedEx has proposed,” one consultant said.

By Max Garland • Aug. 11, 2022

Patent Pending: Ford floats drone-vehicle fleet, Walmart mulls mixing produce and dry goods shipments

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.

By Max Garland • Aug. 10, 2022

FedEx peak season surcharges target large shippers’ volume surges

The added fees in 2022 create further strain on customers who have weathered high fuel surcharges and tight capacity.

By Max Garland • Aug. 8, 2022

Leader of FedEx Ground contractor alliance slams CEO’s ‘tone-deaf’ response

The contractor group has also formed an association to voice concerns and, if necessary, "participate in legal challenges against FedEx Ground.”

By Max Garland • Aug. 4, 2022

UPS pilot program aims to deliver more packages in fewer stops

The initiative involves holding an order virtually until it can match another shipment going to the same address.

By Max Garland • Aug. 2, 2022

Amazon launches same-day delivery for Pac-Sun, GNC and other retailers

The service partnership with other brands shows the e-commerce giant’s focus is increasingly on services for third parties.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 2, 2022

LaserShip and OnTrac launch transcontinental delivery ahead of peak season

The regional carriers' agreement to merge last year opened the door for an alternative to FedEx and UPS's cross-country parcel delivery capabilities.

By Max Garland • July 29, 2022

FedEx Ground warns contractors group negotiations a breach of contract

The carrier is pushing back against a delivery provider alliance asking for higher per-stop pay.

By Max Garland • July 28, 2022

Flytrex drones can more than double their reach with FAA approval

The company can now deliver restaurant and retail orders to 100,000 potential customers in North Carolina and Texas.

By Max Garland • July 28, 2022

UPS launches plan to reduce late deliveries, keep trucks moving

A 10-minute improvement in delivery times translates to approximately $257 million in savings, said CEO Carol Tomé.

By Max Garland • July 27, 2022

Amazon preps Rivian EVs for delivery in 100 cities

The e-commerce giant plans to have 100,000 Rivian EVs making deliveries by the end of 2030.

By Max Garland • July 26, 2022

A USPS service testing next-day delivery made $191 in 3 months

Connect Local Mail has seen a tepid response so far, with 65 parcels delivered from January to March.

By Max Garland • July 25, 2022

Zipline bringing healthcare drone deliveries to Washington state

The drone company will deliver time-sensitive medical supplies like lab samples, medications and test kits for MultiCare Health System.

By Max Garland • July 25, 2022

FedEx Ground scales back Sunday delivery coverage

After expanding the service to nearly 95% of the U.S. population, the carrier will soon reach less than 80% of the country.

By Max Garland • July 22, 2022

FedEx Ground contractors band together for pay increases ahead of Black Friday

An alliance of contractors is forming to push for higher per-stop pay and combine purchasing power.

By Max Garland • July 21, 2022

USPS will make 40% of new vehicles electric

The announcement builds on the Postal Service's previous plan to purchase 10,000 EVs from Oshkosh Defense.

By Kate Magill • July 21, 2022

What's next for Gopuff and rapid delivery as the young industry hits 'an inflection point'?

The company’s struggles and those of newer startups in the space could offer an opening for established grocers, sources say.

By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • July 20, 2022

DoorDash, Schnucks expands partnership to target rapid delivery

The Midwestern supermarket chain is offering 30-minute delivery on specified prepared food items located a few miles away from 25 stores in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana.

By Sam Silverstein • July 19, 2022

Walmart's EV deal blocks Amazon as rivalry expands

The agreement prevents Canoo from making EVs for the e-commerce giant. One expert said Amazon is likely "more amused than anything."

By Max Garland • July 18, 2022

Amazon expanding drone delivery service to Texas

Customers in the city of College Station are set to receive goods via Prime Air later this year, the company announced Friday.

By Max Garland • July 15, 2022