Amazon’s peak season fulfillment service fee returns Oct. 15

The charges can range from 20 cents to $2.50 more per unit than the non-peak fee, depending on the item's size.

By Max Garland • Aug. 21, 2023

Amazon Shipping relaunches, offering sellers delivery on outside channels

The service can deliver goods in two to five business days for shipments within the contiguous U.S.

By Max Garland • Aug. 21, 2023

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Smarter rail shipping: 3 key areas to drive efficiencies

Rail shippers face pressure to drive efficiencies and conserve costs, but how? Here are 3 optimization opportunities. 

Aug. 21, 2023

As UPS strike concerns grew, more shippers turned to carrier alternatives

The average number of last-mile delivery providers per company account reached a new high of 6.17 in June, per project44 data.

By Max Garland • Aug. 18, 2023

4 ways Cainiao is thinking about logistics tech

Group VP and General Manager of Logistics Technology Ding Hongwei discusses future tech opportunities, adoption challenges and falling behind the curve.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 17, 2023

US Postal Service cuts aircraft volume by more than 90%

The reduction puts the agency on pace to trim yearly air transport costs by about $1 billion, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said.

By Max Garland • Aug. 16, 2023

Yellow’s top 30 unsecured creditors may see little or no money

The government’s estimated 30% stake in the bankrupt company puts it first in line for funds raised through sales of the LTL carrier’s assets, an expert says.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 16, 2023

What’s behind the summer of supply chain labor unrest?

From port disruptions to UPS and Yellow's dust-ups with the Teamsters, disputes between unions and employers are a recurring threat to the steady flow of goods.

By Max Garland • Aug. 16, 2023

DHL leans into automation in new Chicago e-commerce facility

The Illinois facility includes a loop sorter from Honeywell equipped to process up to 40,000 parcels and packages per hour.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 15, 2023

FedEx plans layoffs at 5 facilities, impacting 843 employees

Three reductions involve FedEx Supply Chain facilities, while the remainder affect company Ship Centers.

By Max Garland • Aug. 15, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors Europe, Vinturas partner on blockchain-powered supply chain

The automaker will use blockchain technology from Vinturas to precisely track the movement of newly built vehicles from its factories to consumers.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 15, 2023

UPS uses AI, machine learning to match network capacity with lower volumes

Advances in technology are helping the delivery giant become more flexible in response to demand trends.

By Max Garland • Aug. 14, 2023

Hawaiʻi fires: Carriers prioritize emergency supplies for Maui

Hawaiian Airlines, Young Brothers and Matson are part of a widescale effort to carry critical shipments to Kahului in wake of devastation.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 11, 2023

Pitney Bowes expands regional delivery services to Southeast, Southwest US

Demand is growing as more shippers have deployed regionalized inventory models, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Aug. 10, 2023

Delivery providers Pickup Now, Point Pickup merge to create ‘one-stop shop’

The combined company can grow by attracting mass merchandisers that sell a mix of different-sized items, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Aug. 9, 2023

4 supply chain insights for the second half of 2023

Experts gave tips on economic metrics to watch and how to assess producers’ readiness to nearshore during the live event “Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks To Watch."

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 9, 2023

Tesla enhances auto parts distribution with New York facility

The site will serve as a hub for Tesla's East Coast vehicle parts distribution starting in October.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 8, 2023

Shippers to gain upper hand in winter air cargo contract negotiations

Volumes slid again in July as capacity continued to recover, pushing last month’s general air freight spot rate down 41% YoY to $2.20 per kilogram.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 8, 2023

UPS prepares to win back volume it lost during Teamsters negotiations

Customers diverted about 1 million parcels daily to FedEx, the U.S. Postal Service and other carriers in Q2 amid strike concerns, executives said.

By Max Garland • Aug. 8, 2023

Stitch Fix closing Pennsylvania fulfillment center as it readies new warehouse strategy

The apparel retailer's founder said closing two U.S. facilities will better optimize its inventory. 

By Max Garland • Aug. 7, 2023

Yellow shutdown may lead to sticker shock for shippers, analysts say

With bankruptcy looming for the major LTL carrier and its low-cost services, shippers will likely see rate hikes for similar services.

By David Taube • Aug. 4, 2023

J&J Snack Foods enhances distribution with Texas cold-storage facility

The 117,000-square-foot storage facility in Terrell will store and ship the food manufacturer's Superpretzel, Icee, Luigi's Real Italian Ice products and more.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 3, 2023

UPS-Teamsters deal: 8 highlights in tentative contract

Here’s a deeper look at the planned changes, including less reliance on the U.S. Postal Service for some deliveries and a bargaining process for drone use.

By Max Garland • Aug. 2, 2023

Railroads, car haulers scramble to meet auto delivery demands

Automakers have complained of delayed vehicle deliveries to dealerships. Rail carriers say they are fixing the problems, while trucking tries to seize an opportunity.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 2, 2023

Yellow ceases operations, bankruptcy expected

The third-largest LTL carrier posted notifications to customers and employees at terminals Sunday.

By Colin Campbell • July 31, 2023