UPS defends higher peak surcharges ahead of shorter holiday season

The magnitude of the added fees surprised one analyst, but CEO Carol Tomé said the carrier's pricing is in line with anticipated demand.

By Max Garland • July 26, 2024

SpartanNash to close Maryland distribution center

The grocery wholesaler and retailer is shuttering a facility in Landover, resulting in 141 layoffs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 24, 2024

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Warehouse automation, logistics management and digital twins are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

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UPS promotes longtime exec to CFO

Brian Dykes faces the tough challenge of boosting shipping volumes without subsequently increasing costs.

By Grace Noto • July 12, 2024

5 packaging stats from Amazon’s sustainability report

Amazon fell short on its 2023 device packaging recyclability goal, but it grew the share of products that can ship without added packaging and improved lightweighting.

By Maria Rachal • July 11, 2024

How Hurricane Beryl is impacting logistics operations in Houston

Although most cargo services have resumed, carriers are now working through the ensuing backlog.

By Kelly Stroh , Alejandra Carranza , Larry Avila , David Taube • July 10, 2024

Canada rail workers keep window open for strike

The Teamsters union division voted to re-authorize labor action as it awaits a government ruling that would permit it.

By Larry Avila • July 1, 2024

FedEx nabs $500M in ‘quality’ healthcare business

The deals involve creating customized procedures for critical shipments as the delivery giant competes with UPS in the high-value sector.

By Max Garland • July 1, 2024

Hibbett taps Walmart GoLocal for fast delivery

The white-label delivery service will help get online orders from the fashion retailer's stores to customers.

By Max Garland • June 28, 2024

Albertsons enters e-commerce partnership with Grubhub

The restaurant delivery company is providing delivery service in as little as an hour from nearly 1,800 of the grocer’s stores under a deal announced Tuesday.

By Sam Silverstein • June 27, 2024

Parcel carrier Jitsu launches Detroit delivery coverage

The company once known as AxleHire aims to expand into more Midwest markets soon, CEO Raj Ramanan said.

By Max Garland • June 27, 2024

The next big LTL shakeup? FedEx explores options for Freight division

Any sale or spinoff would follow a shift by large carriers toward pure-play operations — and could further consolidate an LTL sector still reeling from Yellow’s demise.

By Colin Campbell • June 27, 2024

FedEx plans 4 facility closures, layoffs in North and South Carolina

The Ship Center shutdowns coming in September will impact 310 employees, according to WARN notices.

By Max Garland • June 24, 2024

RXO to acquire UPS’ Coyote Logistics

The parcel giant expects to complete the $1.025 billion deal by the end of the year.

By David Taube • June 24, 2024

Target’s fourth ‘flow’ distribution center opens in Georgia

The facility will replenish stores and ship products to customers as the retailer strengthens its omnichannel strategy.

By Philip Neuffer • June 24, 2024

Stitch Fix among rush of retailers adding delivery providers

Several shippers are diversifying their carrier mixes this year in a bid to reduce transportation costs.

By Max Garland • June 20, 2024

Parcel delivery startup Delivered buys Point Pickup’s assets

The $100,000 purchase will help build new services for shippers and carriers, Delivered CEO Andrew Hurst said.

By Max Garland • June 20, 2024

USPS says consolidator changes won’t hurt service. Stakeholders aren’t sold.

There could be "devastating" impacts to delivery reliability if the Postal Service isn't prepared, the Association for Postal Commerce said.

By Max Garland • June 18, 2024

Canadian border agents to decide on new labor deal by July 4

Starting June 20, union members will vote on a tentative four-year agreement that forestalled a potential strike.

By Larry Avila • June 14, 2024

How big retailers are battling the last-mile delivery squeeze

Walmart, Target and Kroger executives pointed to price and technology improvements that they are using to offset cost pressures.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • June 13, 2024

FedEx layoffs: Cost cuts target up to 2,000 Europe jobs

The company aims to slash back-office and commercial roles and consolidate certain activities in the region.

By Max Garland • June 12, 2024

CPKC’s next distribution center to aid automotive growth

The railroad expects the 30-acre facility will help it move finished vehicles more efficiently.

By Larry Avila • June 12, 2024

Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government

The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.

By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024

Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline

The union has renewed its threats to take job action if no deal is reached this week.

By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024

3PL to open Texas transportation center in Q3

The site will coordinate drayage, intermodal and final-mile services for ITS Logistics’ Fort Worth distribution hub.

By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024

UPS’ Roadie plans expansion for big and bulky delivery service

RoadieXD, which leverages cross-dock facilities for fast shipping from distribution centers, is slated to reach Los Angeles and Chicago this year.

By Max Garland • June 10, 2024