FedEx, Maersk and GXO downplay Amazon Supply Chain Services threat

The logistics companies said their capabilities and focus areas are largely different from what Amazon is now offering to all businesses.

By Max Garland • May 13, 2026

CBP approves $35B in tariff refunds for defunct levies

A recently launched agency portal has validated and begun paying returns for over 8 million entries subject to duties struck down by the Supreme Court this year.

By Phil Neuffer • May 13, 2026

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Air cargo spot rates surge 30% in April

Xeneta attributed the spike to supply issues, not jet fuel volatility, despite carrier surcharges.

By Kelly Stroh • May 12, 2026

Amazon expanding 30-minute delivery service to more cities

The offering, which leverages smaller fulfillment locations near customers, aims to reach tens of millions of people by the end of 2026.

By Max Garland • May 12, 2026

USPS Ground Advantage plan could heat up lightweight package rates

The Postal Service wants to nix differences in prices based on weight for sub-pound shipments with its Ground Advantage Commercial offering.

By Max Garland • May 12, 2026

UPS and FedEx up international fuel surcharge rates, add surge fees

The changes impact various import and export shipments, including packages traveling to and from the U.S., adding to cost pressures for parcel shippers.

By Max Garland • May 11, 2026

Bob’s Discount Furniture opens first combo store-distribution center

The retailer is monitoring the concept and may replicate it in the future, COO Ramesh Murthy told Supply Chain Dive.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 11, 2026

From high-value to high-stakes: Why precision shipping matters more than ever

Discover why more companies are recognizing that a 95% assurance rate for high-value cargo won’t do.

May 11, 2026

Trump gives EU July 4 deadline to implement tariff deal

The president said he will raise tariffs on EU imports if the bloc does not “deliver their side of the Deal,” while EU leaders say the ratification process is progressing.

By Phil Neuffer • May 8, 2026

P&G shifts Supply Chain 3.0, other platforms into large-scale rollout

The CPG maker expects to bolster productivity through automation deployed globally in warehouses and manufacturing plants.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 8, 2026

Trade court rules Trump’s 10% global tariff illegal

Despite saying the levy was "unauthorized by law,” the U.S. Court of International Trade did not issue a universal stay.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated May 12, 2026

Is Amazon Supply Chain Services already a logistics heavyweight?

The umbrella of logistics offerings features attractive qualities for shippers, but questions remain around capacity allocation, experts said.

By Max Garland • Updated May 7, 2026

Why more retailers are offering same-day delivery

Fast shipping offers an edge in certain scenarios, although the formula for success can vary by retailer, experts say.

By Max Garland • May 7, 2026

CPKC, CSX launch ‘improved’ Southeast Mexico rail route

The service connecting the Southeast U.S. to Texas and Mexico is touted to be faster and more efficient due to infrastructure upgrades.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 6, 2026

USTR to review China tariffs as Section 301 takes center stage

The agency is reviewing levies installed under the statute during the first Trump administration while advancing additional probes.

By Phil Neuffer • May 6, 2026

USPS to launch 14 new sorting and delivery centers through July

Facility openings in Miami, Phoenix and other cities aim to increase reliability and efficiency for the Postal Service as it navigates a network overhaul.

By Max Garland • May 6, 2026

CSX sees volume uptick from spike in truck-to-rail conversions

Rivals Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern also pointed to signs of optimism as shippers look for cheaper trucking alternatives due to higher fuel costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 4, 2026

Amazon opens logistics network to all businesses

Amazon Supply Chain Services covers freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel delivery, including for non-Amazon sellers, with 3M and Lands' End among its users.

By Max Garland • May 4, 2026

Trump targets EU cars, trucks with 25% tariff

The U.S. president said he would install the levy next week because the bloc “is not complying” with a trade agreement struck last summer.

By Phil Neuffer • May 1, 2026

Target launches new kind of supply chain facility

The Houston Receive Center gives the retailer more inventory-holding capacity before sending products to downstream locations.

By Max Garland • May 1, 2026

UP, NS refile merger applications with STB

The revised submission includes additional data from several Class I railroads that weren’t in the original application filed in December 2025.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 30, 2026

CBP’s tariff refund portal is performing better than expected

The agency said it anticipates returning funds to importers as early as May 12, according to a notice published Monday. 

By Phil Neuffer • Updated May 4, 2026

Intermodal offers a pricing edge amid fuel pressures: Uber Freight

Fuel prices are weighing on both trucking and intermodal freight, but the latter mode still presents cost saving opportunities for shippers.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 30, 2026

UPS ramping up Ground Saver deliveries handled by USPS

Average daily volume that UPS hands off to the Postal Service for final-mile delivery is slated to jump to roughly 1.5 million in Q2, CEO Carol Tomé said.

By Max Garland • April 30, 2026

Shippers focus on asset-based carriers, seek reliability

Customers are also initiating early peak season discussions, Knight-Swift CEO Adam Miller said in an earnings call.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 29, 2026