Spiking FedEx, UPS fuel fees are grabbing shippers’ attention

Customers are looking more deeply at their surcharge spend levels following a record-high quarter for ground delivery costs, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By Max Garland • April 17, 2026

What to know about CBP’s tariff refund process launching Monday

The successful recouping of funds paid for International Emergency Economic Powers Act levies will hinge on documentation quality and cross-functional coordination, one expert said. 

By Alexei Alexis • April 17, 2026

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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

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Home Depot eyes same-day, next-day delivery site in New York

The potential distribution center in Yaphank, which the retailer is seeking a tax break for, would be part of its wider supply chain investment strategy.

By Max Garland • April 17, 2026

How AI is changing food supply chains

As consumer shopping habits evolve, experts say accurate and on-time deliveries have become more important than ever.

By Laurel Deppen • April 15, 2026

CBP preps tariff refund portal for April 20 launch

The system will go live at 8 a.m. EDT to begin the electronic returns process for an estimated $127 billion in tariffs, the agency said Tuesday.

By Phil Neuffer • April 14, 2026

UPS growing RFID usage to boost shipper visibility, trim manual scans

The carrier will equip U.S. hubs with RFID sensors and customers with label printers as it looks to connect nearly all of its packages with the technology, an executive said.

By Max Garland • April 14, 2026

Iran war is ‘a concern, but it’s not a worry,’ Los Angeles port director says

Transpacific trade remains solid despite Middle East tensions as retailers have already begun replenishing summer inventory, per a port press briefing Monday.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 14, 2026

FedEx Freight counting on scale to deliver revenue growth

The LTL carrier, preparing for a June spinoff from FedEx, is targeting higher-growth customer segments "that align with our offerings," an executive said.

By Larry Avila • April 14, 2026

From tariffs to Iran war, geopolitics are upending packaging supply chains

Switching all sourcing to the U.S. is nearly impossible, manufacturers and consumer brands say. In 2026, here’s how some CPGs are thinking about savvy supply chain management.

By Shefali Kapadia • April 13, 2026

Norfolk Southern focuses on freight growth in latest partnership

Jaguar Transport Holdings will assume local switching operations for the rail giant at a Georgia facility that supports shippers reliant on truck-to-rail services.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 13, 2026

FedEx One Rate prices to jump in April

Increases vary based on shipping characteristics but generally hover around 7%, although some package types will be hit harder, one expert said.

By Max Garland • April 13, 2026

Building resilient supply chains in an era of constant disruption

How manufacturers are building more resilient, adaptable supply chains in a volatile world.

April 13, 2026

Strategic intermodal integration: Efficiency, visibility and the new length-of-haul

With fuel volatility and tightening capacity, intermodal is key for resilient, modern supply chains.

April 13, 2026

CBP: Tariff refund process will take 60-90 days to issue returns

The agency previously said its in-development system would deliver refunds up to 45 days after a request was submitted.

By Phil Neuffer • April 10, 2026

Georgia Ports Authority to open inland port, targeting manufacturers

The port aims to serve 330 Georgia producers in industries like poultry, heavy equipment and forest products.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 10, 2026

Target fuels next-day delivery expansion with Shipt

The retailer will grow a direct-from-store shipping capability with its subsidiary as it chases lower costs, executives told Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • April 9, 2026

Lamb Weston warns of supply chain pressures amid Iran war

The french fry maker anticipates a rise in commodity volatility, including for packaging and fuel, if the conflict persists.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 9, 2026

FedEx, pilots union reach tentative contract agreement

The deal, which would raise pilots’ hourly wages by nearly 40%, is the second tentative pact between the two parties during a multiyear negotiations process.

By Max Garland • April 9, 2026

Amazon advances rural delivery push with new West Virginia facilities

Small-scale fulfillment operations in Davisville and Beaver aim to help enable same-day services in nearby communities.

By Max Garland • April 9, 2026

USPS to shift some volume as it installs new sortation equipment

The Postal Service will temporarily send affected packages to alternate locations amid a push to modernize its infrastructure.

By Max Garland • April 8, 2026

Trump calls for 50% tariff on goods from nations arming Iran

The president said the duty is effective immediately, although it's unclear how it would be implemented after the Supreme Court clipped Trump's power to issue broad levies.

By Max Garland • April 8, 2026

Iran war sways air cargo contract negotiations

The rising cost of jet fuel pushed rates from Northeast and Southeast Asia to North America up by mid to high double digits, Xeneta reported.

By Kelly Stroh • April 7, 2026

Postal Service, Amazon reach scaled-back delivery deal

The agreement will result in a 20% reduction in Amazon volume delivered by USPS, Reuters reported, capping a bumpy negotiations process.

By Max Garland • April 7, 2026

How UPS is using AI, from shipper pricing to customs clearance

As the carrier embraces AI and data analytics across its operations, it's training employees on how to better wield new technologies, a UPS executive said.

By Max Garland • April 6, 2026

UPS sets limits on driver buyouts in deal with Teamsters union

The carrier has agreed to cap the number of buyout payments to 7,500 drivers under a program it says has received "strong interest across the country."

By Max Garland • April 6, 2026