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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Spencer Platt/Getty Images via Getty ImagesTrendlineInside 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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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 -
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 -
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 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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