How MeatWorks cooked up a shipping expansion

After finding the right combination of delivery speed and reliability, the company is adjusting to heightened demand.

By Max Garland • Nov. 27, 2024

Parcel carrier Spee-Dee Delivery opts for no 2025 rate hike

The Midwest-focused delivery provider won't increase base shipping charges and is eyeing coverage expansion next year.

By Max Garland • Nov. 26, 2024

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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

Hy-Vee improves visibility, delivery performance

The grocery retailer’s adoption of a transportation management system improves the operation of its complex cross-dock network, SVP of Distribution Matt Beenblossom said.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2024

Spot trucking rates climb, offering hope to carriers

Shippers are still benefiting from a discount in the spot market of 8.7% below contract rates, DAT Group Product Manager Chad Kennedy said.

By David Taube • Nov. 26, 2024

Macy’s delays full Q3 report over delivery accounting snafu

Starting in 2021 an employee hid $132 million to $154 million in delivery expenses, which overshadowed an otherwise decent quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2024

OnTrac financing deal paves way for further expansion

The parcel carrier's agreement with lenders comes after heavy spending to grow its network.

By Max Garland • Nov. 22, 2024

Target takes a Q3 beating from supply chain disruptions

The retailer faced higher costs due to the strike at East and Gulf Coast ports and damaging storms in the Southeast.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 22, 2024

3PLs ramp up leasing activity as outsourcing interest grows

Retailers want inventory flexibility in a time of uncertainty. Logistics providers are reaping the demand benefits.

By Max Garland • Nov. 21, 2024

The dual case for reusable transport packaging in supply chains

Adopting reusables across the supply chain presents not just sustainability benefits, but also cost savings, according to speakers at Pack Expo International.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 21, 2024

Walmart slashes US delivery costs by 40% per order

Increased automation and more efficient driver routes helped the retail giant accomplish the feat for the third consecutive quarter.

By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2024

Amazon opts for no fulfillment fee increases in 2025

The e-commerce giant vowed "to focus on stability and simplicity" for its sellers after levying new charges earlier this year.

By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2024

Target’s supply chain investments power holiday season ambitions

The retailer expects to quadruple its order processing output and ramp up next-day delivery at its sortation centers, including a Detroit facility it opened earlier this year. 

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 20, 2024

USPS plans 2025 rate hikes, including big Parcel Select increase

The pricing changes, slated to take effect in January, aim to provide a revenue boost for the financially struggling agency.

By Max Garland • Nov. 18, 2024

Amazon delivery tweaks among USPS’ peak season preparations

The agency will also lean on expanded processing capacity and early morning courier routes to strengthen holiday service reliability.

By Max Garland • Nov. 18, 2024

5 times you might need expedited or premium freight services

When time is of the essence, here’s when expedited freight can make all the difference.

Nov. 18, 2024

Krispy Kreme pursues third-party delivery help

The doughnut maker launched a request for proposal with several carriers in October after successful pilot tests.

By Max Garland • Nov. 13, 2024

Pitney Bowes cuts 2,300 jobs in continued cost-savings push

The company is planning further workforce reductions that it aims to complete next year.

By Max Garland • Nov. 13, 2024

Retail freight still outpacing industrial for LTL carriers

A continued slump in manufacturing demand is shifting the traditional customer mix for companies like Old Dominion, Saia and XPO.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 13, 2024

Better Trucks expands delivery coverage into New England

A partnership with Optima Overnight will allow the last-mile carrier to access Boston and other northeast markets.

By Max Garland • Nov. 12, 2024

Amazon launches same-day drone delivery in Arizona city

Customers near the company’s Tolleson facility can get thousands of items delivered by air, but there are limitations.

By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2024

How Amazon sellers are navigating capacity constraints

As the holiday shopping rush looms, e-commerce businesses are willing to pay more to avoid bottlenecks at warehouses along the West Coast.

By Max Garland • Nov. 7, 2024

CSX expects Hurricane Helene recovery to last into 2025

The railroad is rebuilding miles of track damaged by the tropical storm, with efforts focused on its Blue Ridge subdivision.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 7, 2024

Why a new FedEx facility uses automation but not robotics

Secondary 25, housed in the Memphis World Hub, still needs employees to help move bulky packages as technological improvements boost throughput.

By Max Garland • Nov. 5, 2024

FedEx rolls out rate discounts through Pitney Bowes, Auctane platforms

The new agreements advance FedEx's efforts to draw in more volume from small businesses.

By Max Garland • Nov. 5, 2024

De minimis overhaul will start before next president: former Biden official

A rulemaking proposal being issued by early December is very likely, according to former White House COVID-19 supply coordinator Tim Manning.

By Max Garland • Nov. 4, 2024