UPS to cut sorting shifts, make layoffs in 3 more states

The reductions in Connecticut, Maryland and Oregon come as UPS tries to match its network capacity with delivery demand.

By Max Garland • Feb. 7, 2024

Red Sea conflict, Lunar New Year drive January air cargo volumes

Despite the decline in global rates, air freight volumes rose 10% year over year due to shipper concerns.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 6, 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

What’s behind UPS losing volume from top customers?

Amazon making more deliveries in house, shifts to other carriers and buy online, pick up in store initiatives contributed to the company's Q4 volume decline.

By Max Garland • Feb. 6, 2024

Gopuff introduces Starbucks delivery

Baristas will prepare food and drink orders from the instant delivery company’s micro-fulfillment centers.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 5, 2024

FedEx’s new digital platform aims ‘to be relevant in the multi-carrier world’

A FedEx executive addresses if fdx will be able to work with other delivery providers and integrate with e-commerce giants like Amazon in an interview with Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • Feb. 5, 2024

Red Sea disruptions may drive port congestion, inflation

Risks to the U.S. economy grow as the crisis prolongs, experts told a House committee.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 2, 2024

Hormel Foods names new supply chain executive

Steve Lykken will take over as group vice president of supply chain, replacing the retiring Mark Coffey.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 2, 2024

Amazon looks to improve inbound fulfillment processes in 2024

The company wants products entering its facilities to move as efficiently as items being delivered to customers.

By Max Garland • Feb. 2, 2024

Flexport eliminates even more jobs

The freight forwarder trimmed about 15% of its workforce as part of its cost reduction efforts.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 31, 2024

Railroads target safety, service improvements to lure shippers in 2024

Boosting network efficiency is a key step in convincing shippers to shift their freight to intermodal, rail executives said.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2024

3PL Outerspace to open Phoenix-area warehouse

The new facility will allow the company to split inventory in both the Eastern and Western U.S., providing faster and more affordable shipping.

By Max Garland • Jan. 31, 2024

South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes dip 4% in December YoY

While YoY volumes are down, containers moved inland by rail are back up to pre-pandemic levels, according to a release from the port.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 31, 2024

From geopolitics to inflation: 2024’s supply chain trends and risks

Companies are adjusting their strategies at every step of the supply chain to position themselves for success in the year ahead.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 31, 2024

8 logistics trends to watch in 2024

Risk is sparing no mode of transportation in 2024 as geopolitics, labor talks, freight demand and capacity fluctuations will continue to alter supply chain strategies.

By Larry Avila , Max Garland , Alejandra Carranza , Kelly Stroh • Jan. 30, 2024

UPS to cut 12K jobs in 2024 amid weak delivery demand

The delivery giant doesn’t expect to rehire for those positions when volume rebounds, as it undergoes “a change in the way we work,” its CFO said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 30, 2024

The critical need for dangerous goods compliance

Education, resources and regulatory support can help shippers avoid fines and other penalties.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 29, 2024

FedEx, UPS discounts expected to soften blow of 2024 rate hikes

The ground parcel rate per package in Q1 is projected to decline year over year, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By Max Garland • Jan. 24, 2024

In Panama Canal droughts, CPKC sees intermodal opportunity

As extreme conditions limit shipments through the waterway, the Panama Canal Railway is a viable alternative to keep containers moving, CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel said.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 24, 2024

Dry van freight contracts fall to lowest average in years

Sluggish freight demand is starting to recover, ACT Research noted.

By David Taube • Jan. 24, 2024

Amazon promotes transportation exec to lead logistics network

Udit Madan has been named VP of worldwide operations at the e-commerce giant, succeeding John Felton.

By Max Garland • Jan. 23, 2024

UPS reinstates money-back guarantee for 2nd Day Air A.M. service

The suspension was put in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as an influx of deliveries challenged the company's network.

By Max Garland • Jan. 23, 2024

GXO to cease operations at Georgia facility

The closure, which will impact 69 employees, was filed days before another WARN letter notifying layoffs in Tennessee.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 23, 2024

Will parcel shippers use fewer delivery providers in 2024?

Aggressive discounting from FedEx and UPS pose a threat to carrier diversification, but competitors are striking back.

By Max Garland • Jan. 22, 2024

Aldi turns to AI to strengthen freight management

The supermarket chain is implementing a technology platform to centralize its global shipping volume and increase visibility.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 19, 2024

US Postal Service missed out on $25M from package returns offering

Pricing errors on 22.8 million packages over a nearly three-year period were the culprit, the agency's Office of Inspector General said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 17, 2024