FedEx: 82% of small businesses believe trade is key to economic growth

More than one-third of small business respondents in a study said fees and tariffs impacted them "a great deal."

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 25, 2019

Amazon shipping spend jumps 46% as 1-day costs mount

Transportation makes up the largest portion of the growing cost of one-day shipping, CFO Brian Olsavsky said on the company's third quarter earnings call. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 25, 2019

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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

Rent the Runway shouldered the blame when a software bug hampered fulfillment

Rather than point fingers and "blame" a third party, the company said the disruption was due to a "software issue internally."

By Naomi Eide • Oct. 25, 2019

Target takes on Amazon with enhanced holiday fulfillment, delivery offerings

This peak season, the mass merchant is spending nearly $50 million more on payroll to bulk up customer service and leverage a range of BOPIS, next and same-day delivery options to entice customers.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2019

Best Buy kicks off peak season with free next-day delivery

As the company heads into peak season competition with Amazon, and other big box retailers, it is looking to leverage its brick and mortar footprint and the growing popularity of buy online, pick-up in-store (BOPIS) to increase sales.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 23, 2019

UPS gears up for record volumes this peak season

Investments in automation are paying off as the carrier heads into peak after posting record U.S. operating profit in the third quarter. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 22, 2019

UPS, CVS complete 2 last-mile drone deliveries of prescriptions

The partnership with CVS Pharmacy takes healthcare deliveries a step further, as the transports are no longer restricted to B2B transactions across medical campuses. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Nov. 5, 2019

What is Part 135 and what does it mean for drone delivery?

Alphabet's Wing Aviation and UPS have begun small scale drone delivery in recent months thanks to certifications from the Federal Aviation Administration.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 18, 2019

Walmart launches grocery delivery into customers' homes

Crossing the threshold into the last yard is Walmart's play to dominate last-mile delivery.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 15, 2019

Former Amazon last-mile provider to lay off 900

This last mile shake-up and about 700 other layoffs at Atlanta-based Inpax follow a Buzzfeed and ProPublica investigation that found drivers were involved in fatal crashes while delivering Amazon packages. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 14, 2019

TuSimple plans fully driverless deliveries in 2021

TuSimple executives said the company's next step is to continue partnering on real-world routes throughout the U.S. and China, eventually "taking the driver out of the equation."

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 14, 2019

When it comes to warehouses, size isn't everything: CBRE

A new report from CBRE found "light industrial" warehouses between 70,000 to 120,000 square feet saw the most demand between 2014 and 2019, as last-mile pressures make smaller urban facilities more attractive.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 10, 2019

USPS announces price increases for 2020

The price increases would affect Mailing Services, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and other product-specific shipments starting Jan. 26, 2020.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 10, 2019

Inpax Final Mile lays off more than 700 after losing Amazon contract

As Amazon takes more of its own supply chain in-house, it's unlikely Inpax will be the last carrier to lay off workers after losing the e-commerce giant as a customer.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 10, 2019

UPS partners with Shippo, offers 55% off shipping for online retailers

In addition to discounted shipping and waived surcharges, the collaboration will integrate with Shippo's platform which enables e-tailers to manage orders and track deliveries across multiple sales channels at once. 

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 9, 2019

UPS to add 6K+ natural gas trucks to its fleet by 2022

The investment in alternative fuel vehicles will cost the company $450 million and is meant to help meet its 2025 sustainability goals.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 9, 2019

FedEx partners with Walgreens on returns in preparation for peak season

Customers will be able to have return labels printed and packages shipped from 7,300 participating Walgreens locations.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 8, 2019

UPS, Michaels complete rollout of Access Points in 1,100 stores

Customers can opt to ship orders to UPS MyChoice locations in Michaels stores for added convenience and to avoid the risk of "porch pirates" stealing packages from their door step. 

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 8, 2019

Frito-Lay aims for zero emissions at California freight hub

As part of the company's goal to cut emissions 20% by 2030, Frito-Lay plans to remove and replace all diesel powered freight equipment at its Modesto, California facility.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 7, 2019

US manufacturing hits lowest level since 2009: ISM

The Institute for Supply Management found domestic manufacturing contracted again in September after low output in August signaled the industry's transition from "slowing growth" to "decline."

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 2, 2019

Blackstone to acquire Colony Capital e-commerce logistics assets for $5.9B

The assets include roughly 60 million square feet of last-mile logistics assets in 26 U.S. markets concentrated in California, Florida, Georgia, northern New Jersey and Texas. 

By Morgan Forde • Sept. 30, 2019

Rent the Runway: Fulfillment software upgrade behind shipment delays

In the race to improve e-commerce fulfillment and logistics, companies can experience technological difficulties because of the difficulty maintaining full-speed operations during a back-end overhaul.

By Morgan Forde • Updated Oct. 9, 2019

How grocery pickup is evolving

As demand grows along with competition, retailers are trying to erase wait times, improve fulfillment and even reach shoppers away from the store.

By Lauren Manning • Sept. 30, 2019

UPS pays $2.25M to settle EEOC claims it denied pregnant women light duty

Experts have said pregnant workers must be provided with the same access to light duty that other employees receive. 

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 25, 2019

Sweetgreen will create delivery program with $150M investment

The tech-centric chain also plans to use the funding, which brings its valuation to $1.6 billion, to put more designated delivery locations within office buildings. 

By Julie Littman • Sept. 23, 2019