Why shippers will add more FedEx and UPS competitors to their carrier mix in 2023

Interest in last mile alternatives is up. Experts say Amazon could take advantage by launching a competing service.

By Max Garland • Jan. 27, 2023

Why drone delivery hasn’t taken flight in the US

The Federal Aviation Administration will propose new regulations this year, including changes to visual line of sight requirements to support greater drone use, a federal official said.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 19, 2023

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Inside 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.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

About 1,400 misclassified drivers awarded $5.6 million: Labor Dept.

Parts Authority and Diligent Delivery Systems denied workers minimum wage, overtime pay and other benefits, the agency said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 18, 2023

Rollo launches fleet for Las Vegas deliveries

The shipping platform provider will offer delivery within the city using three Ford E-Transits as shippers look to diversify their carrier mixes.

By Max Garland • Jan. 17, 2023

Walmart to offer fulfillment tech, delivery services through Salesforce

The partnership is positioned to drive more volume to Walmart GoLocal as it pursues growth in the competitive same-day delivery sector.

By Max Garland • Jan. 12, 2023

FedEx Ground makes further cuts to Sunday home delivery coverage

The service, which once reached nearly 95% of the country, will cover more than half of the U.S. population effective mid-March.

By Max Garland • Jan. 10, 2023

UPS leads peak season on-time rate again in 2022: ShipMatrix

Rival FedEx ranked second among national carriers, posting a 7 percentage-point improvement from the last holiday season.

By Max Garland • Jan. 9, 2023

Walmart made over 6,000 drone deliveries in 2022

While the retailer seeks to eventually deliver 1 million packages by drone annually, an executive said it's encouraged by the initial response.

By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023

DoorDash launches package pickup service

The service's rollout comes in the midst of the busy post-holiday returns season.

By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023

Winter weather stymied on-time deliveries in days before Christmas

Project44 data shows how challenging conditions on Dec. 23 and Dec. 24 soured what was overall a smooth peak season for last mile delivery performance.

By Max Garland • Jan. 5, 2023

UPS to extend demand surcharges beyond peak season

The updated fees, which will be lower than those implemented during the holidays, will take effect Jan. 15.

By Max Garland • Jan. 4, 2023

FedEx navigated contractor disputes, declining demand in 2022

CEO Raj Subramaniam rolled out transformative plans early in his tenure, but macroeconomic uncertainty clouds the delivery giant's future.

By Max Garland • Jan. 3, 2023

Here are the biggest supply chain stories of 2022

Fedex’s consolidation strategy and Amazon’s excess labor costs were just a few of the stories that piqued reader’s interests this year.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 27, 2022

Smaller parcel carriers expanded capacity, coverage in 2022

Alternatives to FedEx and UPS bolstered their services and capabilities as they pursued a larger share of shippers' volumes.

By Max Garland • Dec. 21, 2022

FedEx expects plummeting demand to pressure per-package revenue

As volumes soften, the balance of power appears to be shifting back in shippers' favor.

By Max Garland • Dec. 21, 2022

FedEx Express expands New York City pilot of electric delivery carts

The carrier is building upon tests from last year that saw couriers increase package deliveries by 15% per hour.

By Max Garland • Dec. 19, 2022

Walmart drone delivery service launches in Arizona, Florida and Texas

The offering with DroneUp is part of a wider plan to offer the same-day option in six states by the end of this year.

By Max Garland • Dec. 16, 2022

FedEx to launch consolidated returns service

The carrier is touting the program as a low-price option for shippers in an expensive reverse logistics market.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 12, 2022

Parcel carrier Better Trucks to double coverage area

Co-founder and CEO Andy Whiting highlighted Texas, Florida and the Carolinas as states the company plans to grow in.

By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2022

Uber expands access to same-day delivery for independent retailers

The deal with National Retail Solutions levels the playing field for thousands of businesses competing in the on-demand delivery era.

By Max Garland • Dec. 2, 2022

LaserShip/OnTrac to increase ground rates 6.9% in 2023

The carrier is following the standard set by FedEx and UPS, while others tout their smaller rate hikes as an advantage.

By Max Garland • Dec. 2, 2022

LaserShip/OnTrac opens sort center near Philadelphia in time for peak season

The parcel carrier said the facility will effectively double its capacity in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

By Max Garland • Nov. 28, 2022

Lowe’s expands use of market delivery model for large products

The home improvement retailer has converted eight regions, covering more than half of its stores, to the new approach.

By Max Garland • Nov. 22, 2022

FedEx Ground contractor group disbands, denounces calls for work stoppages

Spencer Patton launched the Trade Association for Logistics Professionals to help contractors collectively push for change. It fell apart months later.

By Max Garland • Nov. 18, 2022

Pitney Bowes’ 2023 rates to increase 6.5% for its e-commerce services

The price hike is higher than last year's annual increase, but falls below upcoming increases at FedEx and UPS.

By Max Garland • Nov. 18, 2022