3 ways DHL Supply Chain is driving employee retention

Automation, technology and data have helped the company retain workers and reduce turnover across its sites.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 27, 2024

UPS revenue tied to Amazon fell over 5% in 2023

The reduction in business is intentional as the e-commerce giant delivers more of its own volume.

By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 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

Walmart trims store-to-home delivery costs by 20%

The retail giant's CFO credited the improvements in part to "densifying the last mile" by delivering more packages per route.

By Max Garland • Feb. 26, 2024

Flexport relaunches Convoy’s load board

Users began logging back into the platform shortly after the app reactivated, EVP and Head of Trucking Bill Driegert said.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 23, 2024

Why UPS keeps shrinking its workforce

UPS’ headcount has dropped by 43,000 employees in just three years, and more cuts are coming. Experts say it’s not all market-driven.

By Max Garland • Feb. 23, 2024

ShipBob rolls out Amazon Shipping as a delivery option

Partnering with the fulfillment and supply chain platform will help Amazon boost volume for its emerging delivery service.

By Max Garland • Feb. 22, 2024

TBC’s first chief supply chain officer will help company leverage tech, data

The automotive tire distributor appointed Chris Stearman to manage its end-to-end operations, including manufacturing, distribution and procurement.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 22, 2024

Norfolk Southern saw FedEx Ground volume jump in peak season

The railroad met with the delivery provider last year and made strategic adjustments to strengthen service, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Feb. 21, 2024

Biden administration issues executive order on port cybersecurity

The order attempts to shift more ship-to-shore crane manufacturing to the U.S. amid concerns about cyber risk at port facilities.

By David Jones • Feb. 21, 2024

Ryder System sets sights on growing cross-border business

A new warehouse in Laredo, Texas, and an expanded drayage yard in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, give the carrier additional capacity to handle more freight.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 21, 2024

UPS to cut sorting shifts in New York, Rhode Island and Virginia

The looming closures add to layoffs the delivery giant is making at facilities in at least five other states.

By Max Garland • Feb. 20, 2024

Maersk adds digital booking to air freight services

The online tool enables access to instant prices across 70,000 airport connections.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 16, 2024

ONE, Wan Hai Lines launch revamped Asia-US West Coast service

The AP1 service is set to start in late spring as import volumes on the popular trade route continue to grow.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 16, 2024

Cargo diversions to West Coast have started, LA port director confirms

Lunar New Year and a strong U.S. economy also contributed to a rise in cargo volumes in January, Gene Seroka said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 16, 2024

Walmart lands further FedEx Ground discounts for third-party sellers

The lower rates through Ship with Walmart come in a soft-demand environment where carriers are more amenable to reduced rates.

By Max Garland • Feb. 15, 2024

CPKC, Bison Transport ink intermodal services agreement

The deal is among several partnerships between segment players to capitalize on growing cross-border shipping traffic.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 15, 2024

Radiant Logistics opens new San Antonio location

The operation's services include U.S.-Mexico freight forwarding as logistics providers capitalize on nearshoring activity.

By Max Garland • Feb. 14, 2024

How Flexport improves ocean transit times with machine learning

The technology has helped boost transit times by 20%, CEO Ryan Petersen said at Manifest Vegas 2024.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 13, 2024

UPS launches new Saturday home delivery service in Canada

The offering is currently available in Toronto's greater metropolitan area, and it will expand to more locations by March.

By Max Garland • Feb. 13, 2024

ArcBest debuts line of automated forklifts, reach trucks

The company has piloted the remotely operated equipment in customers' distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, CEO Judy McReynolds said in an interview.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 13, 2024

Online grocer Misfits Market branches into third-party fulfillment

The company is offering other retailers a range of logistics capabilities, including storing and delivering products, through a newly launched service.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 12, 2024

US Postal Service sees volume gains in package shipping

The agency touted the "wide adoption" of its Ground Advantage service in its quarterly results as it competes against UPS and FedEx.

By Max Garland • Feb. 12, 2024

FMC urged to evaluate surcharges amid Red Sea crisis

During a hearing last week, shipper groups also asked the federal agency to consider taking action before congestion and potential equipment challenges unfold.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 9, 2024

Veho eyes further expansion in 2024 despite tough market

The last-mile carrier wants to prove it can deliver effectively "for basically every e-commerce category out there," its CEO said in an interview.

By Max Garland • Feb. 8, 2024

Foot Locker COO names 4 skills crucial to supply chain leaders

Global awareness was one skill Elliott Rodgers highlighted during remarks at Manifest Vegas 2024.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 7, 2024