UPS-Teamsters negotiations roundup: Employees told to ‘protect’ volume, labor official weighs in

While the company aims to quell customer concerns as the deadline nears, the union is readying its members for a strike via practice pickets.

By Max Garland • July 13, 2023

Shippers should plan now for a carrier market rebound, experts say

Excess capacity isn't likely to last long, and firms are slashing supply chain costs to prepare.

By Larry Avila • July 13, 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

‘Fear of missing out’ drives air cargo spot rates to plummet 41% YoY in June

The global air freight rate averaged $2.31 per kilogram last month, according to Clive Data Services.

By Kelly Stroh • July 13, 2023

UPS will have trouble passing on any Teamsters wage hikes to shippers

More carrier options and soft demand will make it hard to raise rates to counteract higher labor costs, experts say.

By Max Garland • July 12, 2023

Blank sailings hit record low in pandemic era: Sea-Intelligence

The milestone is good news for shippers, who can take advantage of more freight capacity, according to the report.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 11, 2023

Amazon deliveries made by Rivian EVs surge to 150M

The e-commerce giant has deployed over 5,000 custom Rivian EVs as it works to decarbonize its fleet.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 11, 2023

Uncertainty at Yellow sparks freight shift to other carriers

Some shippers are sending their loads to other LTL carriers over concerns about the company's future, TD Cowen analysts say.

By Colin Campbell • July 10, 2023

FedEx details capacity plan as UPS strike fears intensify

The carrier will use volume from July 17-21 as a baseline capacity measurement. Shipments exceeding that amount aren't guaranteed to be accepted.

By Max Garland • July 7, 2023

UPS-Teamsters negotiations held up by part-time wages, union leader says

The two sides are far apart in terms of their hourly pay rate proposals, General President Sean O'Brien told Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • July 6, 2023

Ace Hardware announces Kansas City, Missouri, distribution center

The planned facility is expected to enhance the company’s inventory capacity while meeting higher demand.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 6, 2023

US Postal Service cleared to launch Ground Advantage

The new offering, set to debut July 9, is formed from existing shipping services and aims to help it grow package revenues. 

By Max Garland • July 6, 2023

UPS’ chances of averting a strike are shrinking. How should shippers prepare for the worst?

Experts say an Aug. 1 strike isn't a certainty, but customers should still solidify alternative carrier options.

By Max Garland • July 5, 2023

UPS, Teamsters talks hit another roadblock as union blasts ‘unacceptable offer’

The impasse complicates efforts to reach a deal with enough time for union members to vote on it before the current contract expires July 31.

By Max Garland • July 5, 2023

UPS pledges to reach deal with Teamsters by July 5, union says

The vow came along with a revised offer providing "significant movement on wages and other economic language," but the Teamsters say it still isn't enough.

By Max Garland • June 30, 2023

CPKC, CSX to create rail corridor connecting Mexico, Texas and the Southeast U.S.

As part of the deal, the railroads would acquire or operate portions of the Meridian & Bigbee Railroad track between Mississippi and Alabama.

By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2023

FedEx Express retires 18 freighters as part of cost-cutting initiative

The company plans to remove 29 more aircraft from scheduled flying next fiscal year. 

By Kelly Stroh • June 29, 2023

UPS strike ‘now appears inevitable,’ Teamsters president says

The union called on the company to provide "its last, best, and final offer" by Friday.

By Max Garland • Updated June 28, 2023

US Postal Service weathers ‘unprecedented decline’ in international volume

To combat the drop, the watchdog report suggests the agency develop commercial shipping options and make the postal channel easier to use.

By Max Garland • June 28, 2023

DHL relocates Orlando, Florida, e-commerce facility to handle more volume

The integrator’s eCommerce Solutions unit is moving to a larger site that will double its footprint in the city.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 28, 2023

Trader Joe’s to build 1M-sq-ft distribution center in California

The 104-acre site will have three structures, including a 211,000-square-foot freezer building, and host nearly 1,000 workers, the city of Palmdale announced.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 28, 2023

The Home Depot launches $500M cost-savings plan

Savings will focus on fixed operating expenses like supply chain holding capacity amid a decline in sales.

By Max Garland • June 27, 2023

Teamsters want a tentative UPS contract deal within the next week

The union is pushing for a new contract in place starting August 1 and that economic negotiations are off to a slow start.

By Max Garland • June 27, 2023

Amazon wants package delivery help from thousands of small businesses

"Hub Delivery" program partners, which could include small business owners like florists or plumbers, will commit to delivering 20 to 50 packages daily for local customers.

By Max Garland • June 27, 2023

How JB Hunt and Schneider National are adjusting to intermodal uncertainty

Representatives for the carriers say their surplus containers will remain parked until demand recovers.

By Larry Avila • June 27, 2023

Target bolsters last-mile delivery reach with first extension facility

The Smyrna, Georgia, facility expands the retailer’s next-day delivery in the Atlanta market to an additional 500,000 customers.

By Max Garland • June 26, 2023