Logistics

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    Fashion industry wary of sweeping tariff changes

    The new policies are likely to raise prices and weaken consumer confidence, and are unlikely to bring U.S. manufacturing back, experts say.

    By Lara Ewen • April 4, 2025
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    De minimis shipping from China ending in May, other countries at risk

    The White House plans to nix the exemption for other countries once systems are in place to collect duty revenue, with few exceptions.

    By • April 2, 2025
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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
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    4 best practices for logistics managers in 2025

    Freight visibility and route optimization are critical to moving cargo in a demanding marketplace, experts say. 

    By • April 2, 2025
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    UPS SurePost renamed Ground Saver

    The fresh name comes after the economy service's split with the U.S. Postal Service.

    By • April 2, 2025
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    USPS begins implementing new service standards

    Packages originating from rural areas are at risk of slower shipping speeds, but the agency says the changes will speed up other deliveries and spur cost savings.

    By • April 1, 2025
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    UPS to close 2 Kansas facilities as it scrutinizes network footprint

    The delivery giant is "reassessing" some of its U.S. operations, which will result in the locations shuttering later this year.

    By • March 31, 2025
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    FedEx grows ATR feeder fleet amid air network overhaul

    The company also decided to delay its MD-11 aircraft retirement timeline to fiscal year 2032 due to positive international freight market growth projections.

    By • March 31, 2025
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    J. Jill plans ship-from-store capability

    The apparel brand will join a growing roster of retailers using their brick-and-mortar footprints to fulfill e-commerce orders.

    By • March 28, 2025
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    Tariff-driven frontloading boosts Los Angeles port volumes

    The port may see a 10% drop in volume in the back half of 2025, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka.

    By • March 27, 2025
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    Build-A-Bear Workshop pulls forward inventory to deflect tariff impact

    The stuffed animal retailer says the move enables better flexibility in a fluctuating trade environment. 

    By • March 27, 2025
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    FedEx unveils new consolidated returns service

    Easy Returns, competing with the likes of UPS' Happy Returns, will use 3,000 FedEx Office and Kohl's stores as drop-off locations.

    By • March 26, 2025
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    UPS debuts service for better import fee transparency

    Global Checkout aims to reduce surprise charges online shoppers pay for international deliveries in a fast-changing trade environment.

    By • March 26, 2025
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    Tariffs, seasonal demand drive flatbed trucking rate increases

    The rate jumped by 4 cents last week, the largest weekly gain this year, said Principal Analyst for DAT Dean Croke.

    By • March 26, 2025
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    FMC advisory group reviews drayage experience at seaports

    National Shipper Advisory Committee is looking to identify key issues truckers face at the Northwest Seaport Alliance.

    By • March 25, 2025
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    Postal Service head DeJoy exits as agency faces uncertain future

    Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino will take over until the Board of Governors names a permanent successor.

    By • March 25, 2025
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    FedEx bringing on nearly $400M in new healthcare business

    The gains come as the company competes with UPS for customers in the sought-after vertical.

    By • March 24, 2025
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    Target tests new delivery method for Shipt drivers

    The initiative involves couriers bringing "brown box" shipments from stores to customers in locations lacking a sortation center.

    By • March 21, 2025
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    FedEx renews Sunday home delivery push to meet demand

    After shrinking its coverage a few years ago, the carrier expanded it again to reach two-thirds of the U.S. population.

    By • March 21, 2025
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    De minimis changes: Businesses, trade groups weigh in

    Customs and Border Protection proposals to increase data requirements and limit the exemption's use drew a mixed response from commenters.

    By • March 20, 2025
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    FMC to probe 7 ocean chokepoints to improve shipping conditions

    The Federal Maritime Commission may bar container ships registered in countries it says are contributing to congestion and delays from entering U.S. ports.

    By • March 19, 2025
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    Carriers upgrade border shipping amid tariff tumult

    Estes Express Lines and Pitt Ohio rolled out new services focused on Canada and Mexico, respectively.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    UPS slaps temporary fee on China-to-US shipments

    The $0.29 per pound surcharge is active until March 29, adding to other expenses parcel shippers are navigating.

    By • March 17, 2025
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    Amazon’s LTL pursuit threatens to shuffle retail volumes in market

    The company could upend the sector just by handling its own shipments.

    By • March 17, 2025
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    Sponsored by National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™

    Attention shippers: Your shipment data is about to change

    Big NMFC changes are coming! Learn how new LTL freight classification standards impact your shipments, carriers and operations.

    By Holly Taylor, NMFTA • March 17, 2025
  • UPS employees load boxes from a posi-sorter chute into an air container at UPS Worldport on January 3, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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    UPS to cut sorting shift in North Carolina as more closures loom

    The carrier is evaluating further reductions in its network as part of an efficiency push, but details are limited.

    By • March 14, 2025