Last-Mile Delivery: Page 5
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UPS, FedEx shipping discounts counter growing surcharges
Per-package ground parcel rates reached their lowest levels since 2021, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
By Max Garland • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Amazon deploying AI tech in delivery vans
Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval aims to help drivers quickly find packages and save time on routes.
By Max Garland • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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TrendlineInside 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.
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Amazon Shipping joins EasyPost’s carrier roster
The ground delivery service has grown its base of partners as it looks to attract more volume.
By Max Garland • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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USPS looks to end dual shipping labels
The agency submitted a proposal to eliminate the practice as it transforms its relationships with shipping partners like UPS and DHL.
By Max Garland • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Save A Lot to open micro-fulfillment center in Brooklyn
The discount grocer partnered with Fabric and Uber and will continue to expand its on-demand delivery operation across New York City.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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DoorDash expands grocery delivery partnerships
The company continues to link up with regional and specialty grocers as it bolsters its delivery services beyond restaurants.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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As FedEx and UPS surcharges grow, competitors see an opportunity
Added fees from the delivery giants are clashing with heightened shipping discounts, but customers have options to limit the impact, experts say.
By Max Garland • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Pitney Bowes launches e-commerce shipping platform
In a crowded field, the company believes ShipAccel's ability to easily evolve as a user's business grows is a competitive differentiator.
By Max Garland • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Hurricane Milton’s supply chain impact: What to know
As of Thursday morning, Port Tampa Bay remains closed, while Port Everglades is resuming some operations.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 10, 2024 -
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UPS prepares 5.9% rate increase starting at peak season’s end
The delivery price hike, which takes effect Dec. 23, is among several tweaks the carrier is planning over the next few months.
By Max Garland • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Inside UPS’ push to double its healthcare logistics business
Acquisitions and organic growth will help the company reach the challenging goal by 2026, VP Daniel Gagnon told Supply Chain Dive.
By Max Garland • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Amazon wants to hire 250K for the holidays again
For the second consecutive year, the company is planning a major round of hiring to sustain its fulfillment and transportation operations during its busiest quarter.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Hurricane Helene: FedEx, UPS and US Postal Service still disrupted
Parcel carriers continued to report delivery delays a week after the storm made landfall.
By Max Garland • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Giant Eagle slashing delivery wait times
The regional grocer is expanding its partnership with omnichannel platform Flybuy to reduce wait times for drivers.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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2024 peak season surcharges: Comparing carrier fees
While UPS, FedEx and OnTrac are continuing their annual practice, other delivery providers are declining to add temporary price hikes.
By Max Garland • Oct. 2, 2024 -
Spirit Halloween partners with Uber for on-demand delivery
Consumers can access same-day delivery on the specialty retailer’s products across the Uber Eats, Postmates and Uber apps.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Top supply chain conferences to watch in 2025
This year’s trade shows will focus on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.
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FedEx opens fdx access to all US customers
The platform for e-commerce merchants features capabilities that support other carriers like UPS and the U.S. Postal Service.
By Max Garland • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Hurricane Helene: FedEx, UPS and US Postal Service report disruptions
The carriers halted some deliveries in Florida as the storm slammed the southern U.S.
By Max Garland • Updated Sept. 27, 2024 -
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FedEx Q1 earnings: 3 takeaways
The delivery giant is looking to improve results with higher surcharges and more efficient delivery operations.
By Max Garland • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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AI is becoming a fixture in the parcel delivery industry
More precise shipping time estimates and reduced exposure to porch piracy are among the benefits touted by FedEx, UPS and other carriers.
By Max Garland • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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FedEx program holds packages if there’s a next-day match
The initiative won't impact on-time shipments, but it will allow the carrier to increase the number of deliveries it makes per stop, CEO Raj Subramaniam said.
By Max Garland • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Sponsored by BlueRock TMSCold chain on the brain? 3 Key challenges for last mile distribution
Tackling compliance, distribution and route planning—top solutions for cold chain last-mile success.
Sept. 23, 2024 -
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There is still time to prepare for a busy shipping season
Logistics experts say that the strategies applied during the holiday rush should also carry through into 2025.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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FedEx confident shippers will accept pricier holiday fees
Customers understand the shorter period between Black Friday and Christmas will pressure the carrier's network, Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said.
By Max Garland • Sept. 20, 2024
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