FedEx nabs $500M in ‘quality’ healthcare business

The deals involve creating customized procedures for critical shipments as the delivery giant competes with UPS in the high-value sector.

By Max Garland • July 1, 2024

Hibbett taps Walmart GoLocal for fast delivery

The white-label delivery service will help get online orders from the fashion retailer's stores to customers.

By Max Garland • June 28, 2024

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Peak season management

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

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Albertsons enters e-commerce partnership with Grubhub

The restaurant delivery company is providing delivery service in as little as an hour from nearly 1,800 of the grocer’s stores under a deal announced Tuesday.

By Sam Silverstein • June 27, 2024

Parcel carrier Jitsu launches Detroit delivery coverage

The company once known as AxleHire aims to expand into more Midwest markets soon, CEO Raj Ramanan said.

By Max Garland • June 27, 2024

The next big LTL shakeup? FedEx explores options for Freight division

Any sale or spinoff would follow a shift by large carriers toward pure-play operations — and could further consolidate an LTL sector still reeling from Yellow’s demise.

By Colin Campbell • June 27, 2024

FedEx plans 4 facility closures, layoffs in North and South Carolina

The Ship Center shutdowns coming in September will impact 310 employees, according to WARN notices.

By Max Garland • June 24, 2024

RXO to acquire UPS’ Coyote Logistics

The parcel giant expects to complete the $1.025 billion deal by the end of the year.

By David Taube • June 24, 2024

Target’s fourth ‘flow’ distribution center opens in Georgia

The facility will replenish stores and ship products to customers as the retailer strengthens its omnichannel strategy.

By Philip Neuffer • June 24, 2024

Stitch Fix among rush of retailers adding delivery providers

Several shippers are diversifying their carrier mixes this year in a bid to reduce transportation costs.

By Max Garland • June 20, 2024

Parcel delivery startup Delivered buys Point Pickup’s assets

The $100,000 purchase will help build new services for shippers and carriers, Delivered CEO Andrew Hurst said.

By Max Garland • June 20, 2024

USPS says consolidator changes won’t hurt service. Stakeholders aren’t sold.

There could be "devastating" impacts to delivery reliability if the Postal Service isn't prepared, the Association for Postal Commerce said.

By Max Garland • June 18, 2024

Canadian border agents to decide on new labor deal by July 4

Starting June 20, union members will vote on a tentative four-year agreement that forestalled a potential strike.

By Larry Avila • June 14, 2024

How big retailers are battling the last-mile delivery squeeze

Walmart, Target and Kroger executives pointed to price and technology improvements that they are using to offset cost pressures.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • June 13, 2024

FedEx layoffs: Cost cuts target up to 2,000 Europe jobs

The company aims to slash back-office and commercial roles and consolidate certain activities in the region.

By Max Garland • June 12, 2024

CPKC’s next distribution center to aid automotive growth

The railroad expects the 30-acre facility will help it move finished vehicles more efficiently.

By Larry Avila • June 12, 2024

Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government

The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.

By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024

Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline

The union has renewed its threats to take job action if no deal is reached this week.

By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024

3PL to open Texas transportation center in Q3

The site will coordinate drayage, intermodal and final-mile services for ITS Logistics’ Fort Worth distribution hub.

By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024

UPS’ Roadie plans expansion for big and bulky delivery service

RoadieXD, which leverages cross-dock facilities for fast shipping from distribution centers, is slated to reach Los Angeles and Chicago this year.

By Max Garland • June 10, 2024

USPS struggles to sway online postage providers on Connect Local Mail

Three of the four companies the Postal Service discussed offering the same-day and next-day service to declined, citing various obstacles.

By Max Garland • June 5, 2024

Amazon Labor Union affiliates with Teamsters

The new affiliation comes as the union has ramped up efforts to organize the retail giant's workers in the past few years.

By Larry Avila • June 4, 2024

UPS’ Roadie expands Parts Town’s same-day delivery reach

The distributor can now deliver parts up to 50 miles within two hours.

By Max Garland • May 30, 2024

‘Unprecedented’: Shipping group frets over USPS’ planned price hike

The Package Shippers Association said regulators should assess if there is enough competition for Parcel Select, a delivery service slated for a 25% average increase.

By Max Garland • May 29, 2024

Where USPS’ network overhaul stands after consolidation pause

The agency will continue work this year at several existing and operating facilities throughout the country.

By Max Garland • May 29, 2024

Williams-Sonoma makes strides in delivery efficiency

The retailer limited instances of shipments originating from out-of-market areas and multiple deliveries per order in Q1.

By Max Garland • May 24, 2024