FedEx, UPS take divergent LTL freight paths

As UPS sold off its Freight segment to TFI this year, FedEx doubled down on Freight and called its commitment to the segment "absolute."

By Jim Stinson • July 2, 2021

Flexport, Convoy integration enables automated transloading

All shippers have to do is select their origin and destination, and the Flexport platform handles the rest, the company said.

By Matt Leonard • June 30, 2021

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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

Is micro-fulfillment tech living up to the hype?

MFC vendors say all systems are go, but industry observers say grocers are having trouble making the economics of scaled-down automation work.

By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • June 29, 2021

USPS considers setting longer benchmarks for 32% of first-class packages

The agency said the changes would support increased package volumes, create network efficiencies and allow for more transportation time for long-distance delivery.

By A.B. Brown • June 28, 2021

Gallo to add production, distribution capacity with new $423M facility in South Carolina

With the Port of Charleston nearby, the winemaker also gains a new hub for its import and export business.

By Lauren Manning • June 25, 2021

FedEx to add 16 automated facilities ahead of peak season

Technology enables FedEx to adjust to volume fluctuations, but the logistics provider may struggle to hire enough package handlers.

By Matt Leonard • June 25, 2021

Procurement should take ownership over transportation and logistics

From strategic sourcing to relationship management, procurement professionals have plenty to offer to improve logistics.

By Rich Weissman • June 24, 2021

UPS raises large parcel and domestic surcharges to prep for peak

Peak season 2021 is shaping up to look a lot like 2020 — but even more expensive for many shippers.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 24, 2021

US needs 330M square feet of warehouse space to keep up with e-commerce: CBRE

Retailers looking to build or rent new real estate face potential sticker shock.

By Matt Leonard • June 23, 2021

Ahold Delhaize will insource 85% of distribution by 2022 in supply chain overhaul

The chain says it's on track to control its entire U.S. grocery supply chain by its 2023 deadline.

By Jeff Wells • June 23, 2021

Albertsons strikes deal with DoorDash as it pares down delivery fleet

The deal to outsorce delivery comes after Albertsons found insourcing its last-mile delivery fleet was not profitable in all markets.

By Jeff Wells • Updated June 22, 2021

Kroger opens 2 cross-dock facilities to boost reach of automated fulfillment centers

The grocer will use warehouses, which require 60% of the capital and labor of stores, to meet the rising demand for delivery.

By Edwin Lopez • June 21, 2021

Patent Pending: Walmart's idea for just-in-time, FourKites' plan for predictive visibility

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.

By Matt Leonard • June 18, 2021

FedEx, Nuro sign multi-year deal to test autonomous last-mile delivery

The partnership gives FedEx a last-mile solution to complement its other investments like drones and delivery robots.

By Edwin Lopez • June 16, 2021

Robotics efforts from Amazon, Alibaba highlight e-commerce's automated future

Amazon's new robots increase automation within fulfillment centers while Alibaba is focused on last-mile delivery as they look to optimize operations.

By Edwin Lopez • June 14, 2021

UPS adds dynamic routing to ORION, saving 2-4 miles per driver

The upgrade is already being used by 97% of the van fleet that uses ORION, with the remainder expected to be deployed by July.

By Matt Leonard • June 11, 2021

USDA to invest over $4B to strengthen the food supply chain

The agency's investments through the Build Back Better Initiative are part of the Biden administration’s efforts to make U.S. supply chains more resilient.

By A.B. Brown • June 11, 2021

25% of online restaurant orders in 2020 were for delivery: report

Restaurants offering their own delivery reported 44% of orders for this channel compared to 12% of orders at brands that exclusively used third-party aggregators, according to a Paytronix study.

By Julie Littman • June 8, 2021

Brands turn to air cargo as inventory delays continue

The companies behind brands such as Levi Strauss and Tommy Hilfiger said they are expediting more shipments to keep up with sales.

By Edwin Lopez • June 8, 2021

Averitt Express opens Dallas distribution center, as e-commerce drives fleets closer to consumers

A trend is emerging among logistics providers like Averitt Express as they plan new facilities: build closer, distribute faster. 

By Jim Stinson • June 3, 2021

American Eagle cuts SKUs, speeds delivery with supply chain transformation

The introduction of regional hubs helped the retailer cut the number of shipments per order and reduce delivery speed by 1.5 days, the COO said.

By Matt Leonard • June 1, 2021

How supply chains contend with severe weather and climate disasters

As the climate changes, the threat to logistics networks evolves. So must the industry.

June 1, 2021

Crumbling infrastructure, volatile weather a double whammy for logistics

On streets and highways, transport leaders gird constantly for delays and rerouting. 

By Jim Stinson • June 1, 2021

4 types of billion-dollar weather events tested supply chains in 2020

The combination of a record year for natural disasters and the pandemic magnified disruptions to shippers, carriers and everyone in-between.

By Shefali Kapadia , S.L. Fuller • June 1, 2021

As storms become more frequent and volatile, some ports plan for the risk — but most do not

The interconnectedness of ports leave assets such as warehouses, trucking networks and railroads vulnerable to disruptions from climate change and rising sea levels.

By Matt Leonard • Updated June 8, 2021