Logistics


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    Walmart posts 50% leap in US store-fulfilled delivery sales

    The jump comes as the retailer's fast shipping capabilities are driving repeat purchases, CFO John David Rainey said.

    By Aug. 28, 2025
  • Canada Post: ‘Substantial’ gap in contract talks as volume craters

    Pay and weekend deliveries remain sticking points in negotiations with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, and the uncertainty has driven shippers elsewhere.

    By Aug. 28, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Wayfair expands logistics offering to include multichannel service

    Suppliers can now tap the furniture retailer’s CastleGate network as a 3PL alternative for big-and-bulky goods across their entire customer base.

    By Aug. 27, 2025
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    Home Depot focuses on faster deliveries to boost satisfaction

    Dedicated associates and machine learning-driven efficiency improvements helped the retailer achieve its fastest ever delivery speeds during the second quarter.

    By Bryan Wassel • Aug. 27, 2025
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    3 ways FedEx and UPS shippers can counter holiday surcharges

    From negotiating discounts to using alternative carriers, businesses have several ways to mitigate peak season fees, experts said.

    By Aug. 27, 2025
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    UPS preps added fee for US imports starting Sept. 8

    The $2.50 international processing fee, which applies to three services, comes as parcel carriers grapple with the looming end of the de minimis exemption.

    By Aug. 26, 2025
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    Trump’s latest tariff threats target China magnets, digital taxes

    The president floated 200% duties on imports from China if the country does not ship magnets to the U.S. and vowed levies for nations with digital service taxes.

    By Aug. 26, 2025
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    USPS to open 11 new sorting and delivery centers before holidays

    The agency said the launches in Baltimore and other cities will advance its network overhaul plan.

    By Aug. 25, 2025
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    US-bound shipments restricted by postal carriers in Europe, Asia

    Operators said uncertain guidelines and a short window before the de minimis exemption ends Aug. 29 prompted the suspension of some export services.

    By Updated Aug. 26, 2025
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    Trump says furniture tariffs coming in next 50 days

    The president said his administration is conducting an investigation into the sector just days after applying steel and aluminum levies on various household appliances.

    By Aug. 25, 2025
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    Shipper-carrier collaboration: The best defense against cargo theft

    As cargo thieves become more sophisticated, supply chain partners must find better ways to improve security.

    Aug. 25, 2025
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    Canada to scale back retaliatory tariffs for US imports on Sept. 1

    The country will lift levies on goods compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement while maintaining sector-specific duties on steel, aluminum and cars.

    By Aug. 22, 2025
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    Logistics management is leveling up with generative AI

    Large shippers and TMS vendors have started to incorporate the emerging technology over the last few years with an eye on cutting costs and improving the user experience.

    By Aug. 22, 2025
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    7-Eleven taps former Amazon, Target exec to run demand chain

    Joshua Dolan is responsible for expanding and optimizing 7-Eleven's enterprise-wide logistics capabilities and improving execution.

    By Brett Dworski • Aug. 22, 2025
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    UPS offers buyouts to US operations managers to help network overhaul

    Separations would occur between Sept. 30 and July 31, 2026, for employees that volunteer for the program.

    By Aug. 22, 2025
  • Amazon associates work to ship out same day orders during Cyber Monday at the Same-Day Delivery Facility Fulfillment Center on November 27, 2023 in Tampa, Florida.
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    Amazon’s 2025 peak season fulfillment fees match last year’s rates

    The e-commerce giant didn't elaborate on the pricing decision, but the company has made strides in lowering its cost to service customers.

    By Aug. 21, 2025
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    US, EU agree to terms of framework trade pact

    The two trading partners documented provisions of a deal that would set a 15% tariff on many EU imports, including cars, auto parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

    By Aug. 21, 2025
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    US plans overhaul to drone delivery regulations

    The proposal offers a clearer pathway to approve operations beyond the visual line of sight, which could strengthen logistics applications, stakeholders said.

    By Aug. 20, 2025
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    Parcel carrier UniUni launches US-to-Canada delivery

    The new service taps into the company's networks in both countries and aims to streamline the customs clearance process for shippers.

    By Aug. 20, 2025
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    Levi’s hires Victoria’s Secret chief supply chain officer

    Chris Callieri will start in September, reporting directly to CEO Michelle Gass.

    By Aug. 19, 2025
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    De minimis’ end: How shippers are adapting for peak season and beyond

    Experts foresee hurdles in both pricing and logistics for importers that have relied on the duty exemption for sub-$800 goods.

    By Aug. 19, 2025
  • Panelists discuss strategies for tariff resiliency across operations at a July 23 Supply Chain Dive Outlook event.
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    Tariff strategies, economic clouds: What to know for the rest of 2025

    Industry experts discussed commodity markets and logistics changes at Supply Chain Dive’s annual outlook event.

    By Aug. 19, 2025
  • People inspect refrigerators in a Home Depot store on March 31, 2025, in San Rafael, California.
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    US expands scope of Section 232 steel, aluminum tariffs

    Truck trailers, certain car parts and numerous household appliances will now face 50% levies, per guidance from Customs and Border Protection.

    By Aug. 18, 2025
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    US Postal Service’s HS code requirement to start Sept. 1

    The change, which applies to all international commercial shipments, aligns the agency with new Universal Postal Union regulations.

    By Aug. 15, 2025
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    Flexport ups monthly minimum fee for fulfillment customers

    The charge will leap from $500 to $5,000 in 2026, but vulnerable brands shouldn't have trouble jumping to another 3PL, one expert said.

    By Aug. 15, 2025