1-800-Flowers.com offsets delivery rate hikes with logistics optimization

The gift provider's efforts include placing inventory closer to end customers as it looks to mitigate fuel surcharges and other fees.

By Max Garland • May 23, 2024

Shipping carrier diversification benefits Lulus in Q1

The fashion brand has added more delivery providers in recent quarters to offset rising shipping costs.

By Max Garland • May 23, 2024

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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

Delivery carrier SpeedX pursues growth with zone-skipping service

The company expects to triple or quadruple its volumes this year as it competes with the likes of FedEx and UPS.

By Max Garland • May 22, 2024

Walmart fires back at Amazon in fast delivery race

The retailer delivered 4.4 billion items over the past 12 months with either same-day or next-day speeds.

By Max Garland • May 20, 2024

How supply chains used FLOW after the Baltimore bridge collapse

C.H. Robinson, ITS Logistics, Home Depot and IMC Companies shared insights on the federal data-sharing platform designed to improve visibility of disruptions.

By Colin Campbell , Larry Avila , Alejandra Carranza • May 15, 2024

USPS pauses processing network consolidation until 2025

The agency halted the transfer of some operations at local plants to regional hubs amid lawmaker scrutiny and service woes.

By Max Garland • May 14, 2024

UPS and FedEx battle over small business customers while Amazon looms

The delivery rivals are fighting to gain share in the lucrative volume segment as their relationships with larger shippers evolve.

By Max Garland • May 13, 2024

USPS plans 25% average price hike for Parcel Select shippers

The ground delivery offering has been the target of controversial changes that would impact key shipping partners like DHL eCommerce and Pitney Bowes.

By Max Garland • May 13, 2024

FedEx Express flags US delivery delays after severe weather

Disruptions are possible for shipments with a May 9 commitment after "hazardous operating conditions" challenged a key hub in Tennessee.

By Max Garland • May 9, 2024

Etsy pushes for delivery date precision with new machine learning model

The initiative could help the e-commerce marketplace shake its reputation as a laggard when it comes to shipping time frames.

By Max Garland • May 8, 2024

USPS wants to make controversial changes to shipping partner deals this month

The agency's leader told consolidators on March 27 that he is pursuing agreements within 45 days on a plan that has sparked cost and service concerns.

By Max Garland • May 3, 2024

UPS, FedEx fuel surcharge hikes to heat up delivery prices

The tweaks come on top of percentage increases the two delivery giants levied in December as they look to grow per-package revenues.

By Max Garland • May 2, 2024

Walmart GoLocal expands delivery capabilities, client base

The retailer's local delivery platform has evolved to handle big and bulky items, orders out of fulfillment centers and more, VP Rina Hurst told Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • May 1, 2024

Amazon’s order consolidation efforts deliver Q1 savings

The e-commerce giant cut costs by increasing the number of product units delivered per box, CEO Andy Jassy said.

By Max Garland • May 1, 2024

USPS delivery unit proposal sparks service, cost concerns for shipping partners

The agency is mulling changes to how shipping companies like DHL eCommerce and Pitney Bowes inject volume into its network, industry experts told Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • April 30, 2024

Ship Essential readies to expand fulfillment, same-day delivery reach

The Brooklyn, New York, 3PL will be launching operations in Los Angeles before the end of April, according to its founder.

By Max Garland • April 25, 2024

White House earmarks $1.5B in push for freight decarbonization

Federal funds will support the electrification of ports and electric truck charging infrastructure, among other projects.

By Larry Avila • April 24, 2024

GLS US launches direct delivery to and from Europe

The carrier integrated its services with its parent's European network, which could help it stand out among FedEx and UPS alternatives.

By Max Garland • April 24, 2024

Lowe’s taps DoorDash for on-demand deliveries

The partnership marks DoorDash’s entry into the home improvement category as the company grows its roster of retailers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 24, 2024

FedEx to shutter 4 Florida facilities in July

More than 200 employees will be impacted by the decision as the delivery giant continues to trim operating costs.

By Max Garland • April 22, 2024

The last mile: Your first critical step to delivering cost savings and profit

Last mile delivery is the most critical — and most expensive — part of the shipping process.

April 22, 2024

US Postal Service head vows better performance amid scrutiny of network overhaul

Lawmakers pressed Louis DeJoy for answers as markets like Atlanta struggle to adjust in the thick of the agency's "Delivering for America" plan.

By Max Garland • April 19, 2024

Amazon leapfrogs UPS and 4 other takeaways from a top shipping index

Market conditions are leading to shifts in U.S. volume share with some upstarts gaining ground, according to new parcel delivery data from Pitney Bowes.

By Max Garland • April 17, 2024

Ground parcel delivery costs projected to climb in Q2

The rate per package is expected to jump as FedEx and UPS become less amenable to discounts, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By Max Garland • April 17, 2024

Union Pacific adds route between Chicago and Southern California

The new service is part of the railroad's push to convert freight from trucks to rail, saying it lowers overall costs for shippers.

By Larry Avila • April 12, 2024