Small parcel carriers nearly double volume, revenue in 2021: Pitney Bowes

Delivery giants including FedEx, UPS and Amazon Logistics grew at a slower rate than alternatives did last year.

By Max Garland • May 25, 2022

Walmart building capacity to deliver 1M packages a year by drone

DroneUp and the retailer aim to have delivery hubs set up at 34 facilities by the end of 2022.

By Max Garland • May 24, 2022

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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

Walmart GoLocal expands delivery to 1,600 locations

Expanding its service should help GoLocal operate more efficiently as it competes with other same-day delivery providers.

By Max Garland • May 23, 2022

Expedited drayage, airfreight helps Sovos tackle ocean congestion

The owner of brands such as Rao's pasta sauce is also adding to its domestic manufacturing footprint to wield greater control over its supply chain.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 20, 2022

SpartanNash inks delivery and distribution deal with DoorDash

DoorDash will become a delivery option for the grocery company's stores and independent retail clients, while SpartanNash will begin supplying DashMart online convenience stores.

By Jeff Wells • May 19, 2022

Boxed says FedEx agreement will lower delivery costs, expand weekend service

The deal will help FedEx grow its e-commerce customer base and boost weekend package volumes.

By Max Garland • May 16, 2022

2 big keys to meeting today's warehouse demands

Modern fulfillment demands are complicated but adapting your warehouse is easier than ever. Here’s how.

May 16, 2022

Robomart, Unilever link up to reinvent the ice cream truck

Robomart says its model cuts out typical e-commerce steps that can be a hassle for customers, like building baskets, checking out, choosing a delivery window and communicating with drivers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 13, 2022

Albertsons expands Uber delivery to more than 2K stores

The expansion with Albertsons marks the third-party delivery platform’s latest move beyond restaurants and ride-sharing.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 11, 2022

'Trade is holding steady': Los Angeles port has yet to see impact of Shanghai lockdowns

The Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan has helped prioritize Southern California-bound cargo and mitigate disruptions, according to the Port of Los Angeles.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 10, 2022

Delivery partners key for Papa Johns amid staffing hurdles

While driver shortages weigh on Pizza Hut and Domino's, Papa Johns has leveraged delivery aggregators to fulfill peak demand.

By Julie Littman • May 10, 2022

Shopify buys Deliverr for $2.1B to accelerate fulfillment network expansion

The planned acquisition is a new step in Shopify's bid to build an end-to-end logistics platform. 

By Max Garland • May 6, 2022

Sherwin-Williams deploys private fleet to ease supplier transportation snarls

The paint maker is also prioritizing certain products and formulations "to make the most of the raw materials that are available to us," said CEO John Morikis.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 3, 2022

UPS to deploy RFIDs through 100 facilities this year

The initiative using RFID tags will eliminate 20 million manual scans daily for UPS employees loading its package cars.

By Max Garland • May 2, 2022

Disruption has fundamentally altered the shipper-3PL relationship

Adaptation and bold sourcing strategies are key for logistics leaders to ensure they're getting the best value. 

By Matthew Beckett • April 27, 2022

UPS encounters unexpected drop in parcel volumes as e-commerce growth slows

Despite the drop, UPS' per-package revenue increased as it follows its strategy of prioritizing more profitable deliveries over pure volume growth.

By Max Garland • April 26, 2022

Truckload rates expected to plateau in Q2 as demand cools

Spot rates are falling, but contractual pricing power remains with the carriers.

By Max Garland • April 25, 2022

Amazon to expand fulfillment reach with 'Buy with Prime'

The new initiative will allow non-affiliated sellers to use the e-commerce giant's distribution services.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2022

Joann paid $35.3M more for ocean freight to free up stranded containers

"Significantly higher" container rates, transloading fees and demurrage tripled the retailer's freight costs from the previous quarter.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 22, 2022

Seattle-area grocer launches all-electric delivery fleet

The systems that cool the vans' batteries keep their cargo areas cold, taking away the need for conventional refrigeration technology, according to van owner and operator PacWesty.

By Sam Silverstein • April 21, 2022

Expedited shipping lanes gain momentum as congestion persists

One freight forwarder said the services are oversubscribed as shippers look for speed and reliability in ocean shipping.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 20, 2022

Amazon to levy 5% fuel and inflation surcharge for fulfillment services

The surcharge, a first for Fulfillment by Amazon, comes after the e-commerce giant already hiked fees in January to help offset higher operating costs.

By Max Garland • April 14, 2022

China backlog, rising dwell times pose threat to Port of Los Angeles rebound

The issues loom as cargo volumes are rising at the port, with more imports on the way.

By Colin Campbell • April 13, 2022

How Lowe's retooled its logistics network to meet pandemic demand

Leveraging coastal holding facilities and shifting to a market delivery model are two pillars in the company's strategy, said Don Frieson, EVP of supply chain.

By Max Garland • April 13, 2022

With Shanghai at a standstill, supply chain problems are compounding

Concerns are rising that Shanghai's lockdown is only the beginning of months-long challenges. 

By Kate Magill • April 12, 2022