US Postal Service’s transportation shakeup: What shippers should know

The agency's proposal would add an extra day in transit for some volume at post offices far away from its major processing plants.

By Max Garland • Sept. 10, 2024

UPS, FedEx fuel hikes persist

The carriers both made adjustments to surcharges in recent weeks, but a soft demand environment is giving shippers room to negotiate.

By Max Garland • Sept. 9, 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

FedEx Fulfillment plans expansion with robotics firm investment

The alliance allows FedEx to use Nimble's fulfillment centers in North America as it looks to attract more e-commerce merchants.

By Max Garland • Sept. 6, 2024

ILA rolls out strike mobilization plan

Union President Harold Daggett said there will "most definitely" be a strike if an agreement isn't reached by Sept. 30.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 6, 2024

US Postal Service peak season rate hikes return after 2023 pause

The price increases are slated to impact the agency's Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express services.

By Max Garland • Sept. 6, 2024

Seko Logistics tosses court case on de minimis program suspension

The company had been embroiled in a battle with U.S. Customs and Border Protection over its Entry Type 86 eligibility.

By Max Garland • Sept. 5, 2024

CMA CGM Air Cargo’s Transpacific service takes flight

The route will be operated by Atlas Air, connecting Hong Kong to Chicago using a B777-200 freighter.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 5, 2024

ABF Freight to increase LTL pricing 5.9%

The increase may vary across specific lanes and shipments, according to the company.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 5, 2024

Port of Baltimore creates deputy role to win back shipping business

Former New Orleans port COO Matt Wypyski will serve as deputy executive director for commercial development.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 4, 2024

Flexport adds Veho as last-mile delivery option

The parcel carrier partnership adds to Flexport's efforts to strengthen its fulfillment and shipping services.

By Max Garland • Sept. 3, 2024

USPS package shipping performance faltered in 2023 peak season: report

The agency said "operational changes, severe weather, and unanticipated facility closures" impacted its service.

By Max Garland • Sept. 3, 2024

Teamsters Canada railroad workers appeal binding arbitration order

While the union said government action stripped it of its right to collectively bargain, trains will keep running.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 30, 2024

Target fuels next-day delivery ambitions with Detroit sortation center

The new facility will eventually be able to process up to 60,000 packages daily, CFO Michael Fiddelke said.

By Max Garland • Aug. 29, 2024

Temu and Shein packages are flooding delivery networks. Will the surge persist?

Parcel carriers are counting on the e-commerce companies to adapt to any potential de minimis changes, as many have come to rely on the added volume.

By Max Garland • Aug. 29, 2024

Walmart to help sellers fulfill orders from third-party e-commerce sites

The Multichannel Solutions program deepens the retailer’s competition with Amazon, but there are some limitations to the service as it prepares to launch.

By Max Garland • Aug. 28, 2024

Nordstrom credits faster supply chain operations for improved customer experience

The retailer said the use of RFID tags has led to better in-stock rates and faster delivery times.

By Bryan Wassel • Aug. 28, 2024

J&J Snack Foods benefits from regional distribution centers

The food maker is shipping more products from the new network while reducing its average length of haul. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 28, 2024

Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks

Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 28, 2024

UPS program cuts delivery days in more rural areas

Communities in three states are among those impacted by the initiative, which the company says will boost driver efficiency.

By Max Garland • Aug. 27, 2024

Port of Seattle confronts cyberattack outages

The most significant impacts are occurring at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

By Matt Kapko • Aug. 27, 2024

Amazon equips sellers with more choice on trucking providers

Choosing a preferred carrier for LTL and truckload volume is now an option through Send to Amazon.

By Max Garland • Aug. 26, 2024

ShipBob boosts de minimis fulfillment capabilities

The company is among the rush of e-commerce providers servicing Section 321-compliant orders.

By Max Garland • Aug. 26, 2024

Preparing the modern warehouse for modern weather

Whatever Mother Nature sends our way, we're prepared.

By Rachel Martin, Warehousing & Logistics Marketing Leader, Iron Mountain • Aug. 26, 2024

Labor board orders Canada’s railroads to resume operations Monday

While all parties pledged to comply, the Teamsters vowed to challenge the order in court.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 24, 2024

Teamsters’ fresh strike notice adds to continuing Canadian rail turmoil

The union delivered a 72-hour strike notice to Canadian National on Friday, while a work stoppage at CPKC remains ongoing.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 23, 2024