DHL Express Canada suspends operations, shippers tap alternatives

In-transit shipments that weren't delivered by Thursday will be held in the carrier's network as an employee strike continues.

By Max Garland • June 20, 2025

Amazon touts AI upgrades for forecasting, deliveries and robotics

The advancements will help customers get their orders faster and increase product availability, the company said.

By Max Garland • June 20, 2025

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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

What Veho learned testing delivery robots in Texas

The trial program with RIVR’s wheel-legged robot saw a 95% delivery success rate and required limited intervention, Veho CTO Fred Cook said.

By Max Garland • June 18, 2025

Amazon delivery robots offer ‘large opportunity’ for savings: BofA

The analysis comes as Amazon is reportedly developing software for robots that could eventually ride in delivery vans and bring packages to doorsteps.

By Alexei Alexis • June 18, 2025

DHL Express Canada to suspend operations nationwide Friday

As the strike enters its second week, the carrier is expected to temporarily stop international package imports prior to the planned shutdown.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated June 16, 2025

FedEx pickup prices to change in August

The adjustments for scheduled, automated and on-call parcel pickups come as the carrier pursues streamlined operations.

By Max Garland • June 13, 2025

Canada Post employees to vote on contract offers, official rules

An order by Canada's jobs minister could end months of labor turmoil if union members vote in favor of the carrier's proposals.

By Max Garland • June 12, 2025

Canada Post: Labor negotiations remain in ‘longstanding impasse’

Progress has been limited even as Canada’s job minister pushes the carrier and its workers’ union to arrange arbitration terms.

By Max Garland • June 10, 2025

FedEx bumps up fuel surcharge rates

The logistics giant also began applying its delivery area surcharge to new ZIP codes, creating more pricing changes for shippers to navigate.

By Max Garland • June 10, 2025

DHL Express Canada strike begins, union warns of delivery risks

The carrier can sustain its operations despite the labor action from over 2,100 employees, which followed a DHL lockout, a spokesperson said.

By Max Garland • June 9, 2025

Amazon to shutter Nevada fulfillment center in August

The previously announced closure comes as the e-commerce giant builds a same-day delivery facility in the region. 

By Philip Neuffer • June 9, 2025

Walmart to expand drone delivery to 5 more cities

Customers in Atlanta, Houston and more will be able to tap into the technology by next year as part of the retailer's deepening collaboration with Wing.

By Max Garland • June 6, 2025

UPS surcharge updates impact fuel fees, bulky packages and more

The changes could bring added complexity and higher costs for parcel shippers, but tweaks to packaging and inventory placement can help limit their effects.

By Max Garland • June 5, 2025

DHL Express Canada workers could strike as soon as Sunday

The carrier said contingency plans are in place in case of a labor action by more than 2,000 Unifor-represented employees, including drivers and warehouse workers.

By Max Garland • June 4, 2025

Canada Post turmoil: Shippers shift volume to UPS, FedEx and others

As an overtime ban persists, shippers are using multiple private carriers to pick up the slack, in spite of added fees and coverage limitations.

By Max Garland • June 2, 2025

DHL inks Shopify partnership for easier seller access

The carrier is pre-integrated in Shopify Shipping in the U.S. and Germany, giving merchants an out-of-the-box option for logistics services.

By Max Garland • May 30, 2025

Canada Post makes ‘final offers’ to union as parcel volume plummets

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers voiced its displeasure with the contract proposals while holding firm on its employee overtime ban.

By Max Garland • May 29, 2025

Porch piracy: What’s holding back industry prevention efforts?

Limited data sharing and fears of inconveniencing customers make addressing the problem more difficult, per the USPS’ Office of Inspector General.

By Max Garland • May 28, 2025

Amazon readies Premium Shipping changes in June

On-time delivery requirements will soften, but sellers in the fast delivery program will be evaluated more frequently.

By Max Garland • May 28, 2025

USPS Priority Mail Next Day: What shippers should know

Postal Service officials shed light on the new overnight delivery offering's capabilities, coverage and pricing during a webinar last week.

By Max Garland • May 28, 2025

Canada Post overtime ban: How we got here

Parcel volumes have plummeted due to the labor action as the carrier and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers negotiate new contracts.

By Max Garland • May 27, 2025

Canada Post union initiates overtime ban as shippers brace for disruption

The action falls short of a nationwide work stoppage even as the carrier and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers failed to reach a deal by a Friday deadline.

By Max Garland , Philip Neuffer • May 23, 2025

FedEx exec brushes off Amazon competition concerns

CCO Brie Carere said the e-commerce giant still falls behind FedEx in terms of package pickup capabilities.

By Max Garland • May 22, 2025

Staples conducts fulfillment operations overhaul

The office supplies retailer is implementing a new warehouse management system across its network to support next-day delivery efficiency.

By Philip Neuffer • May 21, 2025

Canada Post union issues Friday strike notices

The carrier expects either a nationwide labor disruption or rotating strike activity once current agreements expire.

By Max Garland • May 20, 2025