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Dec. 8, 2025 -
Old Navy taps DoorDash for same-day deliveries
The retailer joins a growing roster of companies who have tapped into the app’s on-demand retail delivery services in recent years.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 5, 2025 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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Family Dollar teams up with DoorDash ahead of the holidays
Thousands of the retailer’s stores are on DoorDash, allowing consumers to shop its assortment of groceries, cleaning supplies and more from the platform.
By Howard Ruben • Dec. 4, 2025 -
Amazon tests 30-minute delivery
The company will utilize small fulfillment facilities designed for efficiency to power the program in Seattle and Philadelphia.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2025 -
10 Roads Express to permanently shutter
The closing, driven by a 70% loss in revenue from the U.S. Postal Service, affects thousands of workers, the company told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • Dec. 2, 2025 -
UPS, FedEx up fuel surcharge rates for domestic, ground deliveries
Increases to fuel fee calculations have been a key contributor to escalating shipping costs in 2025.
By Max Garland • Dec. 2, 2025 -
TikTok Shop tightens Postal Service shipping options for sellers
USPS shipping labels must be purchased through TikTok Shipping starting in January or face rejection, per the e-commerce platform.
By Max Garland • Nov. 26, 2025 -
USPS projects package deliveries will drive FY26 revenue boost
The Postal Service wants to accelerate growth in package shipping amid forecasted declines in its international business and other segments.
By Max Garland • Nov. 25, 2025 -
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Canada Post, union reach deals in principle, halting strike activity
Contractual language still has to be agreed upon before the proposals are sent to Canadian Union of Postal Workers members for a vote.
By Max Garland • Nov. 24, 2025 -
Home Depot benefits from fast delivery and well-stocked shelves
Investments in computer vision technology and the associate-facing Sidekick app are improving the retailer's in-stock rates.
By Bryan Wassel • Nov. 20, 2025 -
FedEx Network 2.0 is 25% done: TD Cowen
The delivery giant is targeting full U.S. implementation for the wide-ranging overhaul by the end of 2027.
By Max Garland • Nov. 19, 2025 -
2025 holiday shipping deadlines: What FedEx, UPS and USPS recommend
The carriers shared suggested ship-by dates for services like Ground Advantage, Next Day Air and Ground Economy to ensure delivery before Christmas.
By Max Garland • Nov. 18, 2025 -
USPS prepares 2026 rate hikes for Ground Advantage, other services
The increases, which are planned to start in January, come as the agency searches for ways to turn around its financial performance.
By Max Garland • Nov. 17, 2025 -
Postal Service plans to ‘open up the last mile’ for more shippers
The agency is fielding talks with UPS, “similarly situated companies” and retailers as it looks to better leverage its network assets, per Postmaster General David Steiner.
By Max Garland • Nov. 14, 2025 -
Uber Freight, Better Trucks partner to boost last-mile coverage, tech
The expanded arrangement enables both companies to leverage each other’s service areas and includes Uber Freight taking a minority stake in the delivery provider.
By Max Garland • Nov. 13, 2025 -
Veho, Jitsu and Gofo add capacity pre-holiday shipping rush
In their push to compete with FedEx and UPS, alternative carriers aim to gain business with more robust processing capabilities before the peak season.
By Max Garland • Nov. 7, 2025 -
Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine. (2015). "Canada Post delivery truck" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Canada Post rotating strikes: How shippers can limit holiday hurdles
Amid labor disruptions, businesses using the carrier should prioritize customer communication while securing multiple delivery options, experts said.
By Max Garland • Nov. 5, 2025 -
UPS readies 5.9% rate bump, fee increases on Dec. 22
The changes, which will impact ground, air and international shipments, mirror the hikes rival FedEx announced earlier this year.
By Max Garland • Nov. 3, 2025 -
UPS, Postal Service reach ‘preliminary agreement’ in Ground Saver talks
The carriers have made progress on terms for volumes and rates as UPS looks to tap back into the agency's final-mile capabilities.
By Max Garland • Oct. 29, 2025 -
UPS job cuts reach 34K this year, aided by driver buyouts
The delivery giant has also shuttered 93 buildings in 2025 as it adjusts its U.S. network to a reduction in Amazon volume.
By Max Garland • Oct. 28, 2025 -
Amazon unveils 3 new systems to boost its fulfillment, delivery network
A multiarmed robotics system, an agentic AI model and smart glasses for drivers build upon other technologies the e-commerce giant has revealed this year.
By Max Garland • Oct. 27, 2025 -
Amazon links up with USPS for doorstep returns
Pickups from the Postal Service have been available for some customers since this summer, per the e-commerce giant.
By Max Garland • Oct. 23, 2025 -
FedEx, UPS pricing tweaks set up ground shipping rates for record 2025
Fuel surcharge pressures and new rounding rules are challenging shippers ahead of peak season, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
By Max Garland • Oct. 22, 2025 -
Target taps Chevrolet EV fleet for deliveries in Dallas area
The retailer is pushing to make its last-mile operations more efficient and sustainable via a program using BrightDrop electric vans.
By Max Garland • Oct. 21, 2025 -
Amazon hiking fulfillment fees in 2026
The e-commerce giant will raise average prices on Fulfillment by Amazon, Buy with Prime and Multi-Channel Fulfillment shipments.
By Max Garland • Oct. 17, 2025