FedEx hub chemical spill leads to Postal Service shipping restrictions

Priority Mail Express services are embargoed until Friday due to the incident, which temporarily closed part of a key FedEx sortation facility.

By Max Garland • March 4, 2026

Iran conflict disrupts ocean, air cargo networks

Carriers enacted temporary suspensions and surcharges following strikes from the U.S. and Israel on the country, which could introduce supply chain volatility.

By Max Garland • March 2, 2026

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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

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Early Lunar New Year spurs air cargo volume boost

The metric rose by 7% in January year over year, but the average spot rate declined by 1%, Xeneta reported.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 17, 2026

Amazon Air broadens air cargo reach to North Florida

The company will begin air cargo storage and processing operations at a more than 50,000-square-foot facility at Jacksonville International Airport later this year.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 12, 2026

Top supply chain risks and trends to follow in 2026

Explore how tariff changes, key supply shortages and volatile logistics capacity will test network resilience in this roundup of deep dives from Supply Chain Dive.

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 30, 2026

UPS retires MD-11 aircraft fleet after deadly crash

The carrier aims to fill the void in capacity with new Boeing 767s, CEO Carol Tomé said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 29, 2026

5 logistics trends to watch in 2026

Stabilizing market dynamics for shippers could be curtailed by overcapacity and network complexity risks, logistics experts said.

By Kelly Stroh , Max Garland • Jan. 29, 2026

Lunar New Year: Shippers prize crucial SKUs over stockpiling

Item-level visibility will help importers know when to move, delay or reroute inventory ahead of holiday closures, experts told Supply Chain Dive.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 22, 2026

Air cargo shippers take short-term contract approach to close 2025

One-year contracts accounted for only 24% of new deals in Q4, Xeneta reported.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 14, 2026

Tariffs, strikes and tragedies: How 2025 transformed supply chains

Supply chains faced tumult, with changes to U.S. trade policies and labor unrest contributing to a mosaic of uncertainty. Here is a visual look at the busy year.

By Kelly Stroh , Max Garland , Phil Neuffer , Antone Gonsalves , Edwin Lopez , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 22, 2025

FedEx expects $175M impact from MD-11 fleet grounding

Costs will be particularly elevated this month as the carrier leans on outsourced air cargo capacity during the peak season, CFO John Dietrich said.

By Max Garland • Dec. 19, 2025

Victoria’s Secret faces merchandise glut from ocean freight shift

The retailer is shifting to maritime shipping instead of air freight to fight tariffs, which is increasing inventory levels.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 18, 2025

November air cargo volumes up as shippers stick to traditional cycles

Prices declined across all major trade lanes, with the average global spot rate standing at $2.73 per kilogram, down 5% YoY, Xeneta reported.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 10, 2025

Port Authority of New York, New Jersey head to step down

Rick Cotton is set to retire in January after more than eight years at the helm of the agency overseeing the two states' major transportation and trade assets.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 25, 2025

FAA ends air traffic cuts as air cargo avoids meaningful impact

Flight operations have returned to normal after the agency terminated an order to reduce activity by up to 10% earlier this month.

By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 19, 2025

FedEx details contingency plans after MD-11 fleet grounding

The company is leveraging its ground transportation network and airlift partners as it awaits inspections of its MD-11s, CFO John Dietrich said.

By Max Garland • Nov. 14, 2025

Air cargo rates fall as top trade lanes see ‘subdued’ peak season

Global spot prices dropped for the sixth consecutive month, and current market signals don’t suggest a near-term turnaround, according to Xeneta.

By Max Garland • Nov. 12, 2025

DHL Express sees US-bound volume drop post de minimis

The carrier is focusing on cost savings, growth in other trade lanes and additional measures as the exemption's end shakes up supply chains.

By Max Garland • Nov. 10, 2025

UPS, FedEx ground dozens of aircraft at Boeing’s recommendation

The halt to MD-11 flight operations comes after the deadly crash of a UPS aircraft of that type in Louisville, Kentucky.

By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2025

FAA’s air traffic cuts aren’t hampering cargo flows — yet

The agency ordered a 10% reduction of flights at numerous airports due to a government shutdown. Here’s what shippers need to know. 

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Nov. 10, 2025

UPS plane crash kills at least 9, disrupts package sorting

The incident in Louisville, Kentucky, halted operations at the company's top air hub Tuesday night and could delay some package deliveries.

By Max Garland • Nov. 5, 2025

DeliverDirect redefines small package delivery as traditional carriers shrink

Delta Cargo’s DeliverDirect, powered by SmartKargo, is redefining small package delivery with faster, transparent and reliable e-commerce shipping.

Oct. 27, 2025

How UPS, FedEx and DHL Express handle customs hangups post-de minimis

As parcel carriers try to help shippers navigate U.S. regulatory changes, experts say there are ways to limit negative customs outcomes, such as package disposals.

By Max Garland • Oct. 22, 2025

US tariffs impact seasonal air cargo flows in September

The average spot price fell 4% year over year to $2.54 per kilogram, per a Xeneta report.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 9, 2025

Takeda to test wind-powered cargo vessel

The drug company plans to ship refrigerated pharmaceuticals on startup Vela's first commercial voyage to the U.S. next year.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 8, 2025