UPS plans 20K job cuts this year as Amazon pullback advances

The carrier also announced 73 facilities would close by June's end as part of “the largest network reconfiguration in our history,” CEO Carol Tomé said.

By Max Garland • April 29, 2025

DHL reinstates service for US-destined B2C shipments over $800

The carrier said it lifted the suspension following discussions with the U.S. government and the return of informal processing for goods under $2,500.

By Max Garland • April 28, 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

Canada Post strike threat: How shippers can limit disruptions

Finding delivery alternatives should be a priority for businesses reliant on the carrier, which could see employees strike next month, experts said.

By Max Garland • April 25, 2025

Amazon and Walmart keep chasing faster deliveries to woo shoppers

The retailers are leaning on their in-house fulfillment capabilities, growing their same-day reach in rural areas and using drones to beat the competition.

By Max Garland • April 23, 2025

FedEx, UPS alternatives grew market share in 2024: ShipMatrix

Walmart and Target's in-house networks, along with smaller parcel carriers, are chipping away at top delivery firms' U.S. volume share.

By Max Garland • April 21, 2025

DHL suspends US-bound B2C shipments over $800

The halt will begin Monday as the logistics provider navigates increased delays due to new customs regulations, per a customer notice.

By Max Garland • April 18, 2025

Ground delivery costs projected to climb despite discounting push

Q1 rates were higher than expected as UPS and FedEx rolled out price increases, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By Max Garland • April 10, 2025

Walmart, Uber share food delivery innovation strategies

Executives said drones and autonomous vehicles are helping their companies speed up need-it-now delivery trips during Grocery Dive’s virtual event.

By Peyton Bigora • April 9, 2025

4 best practices for logistics managers in 2025

Freight visibility and route optimization are critical to moving cargo in a demanding marketplace, experts say. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 2, 2025

UPS SurePost renamed Ground Saver

The fresh name comes after the economy service's split with the U.S. Postal Service.

By Max Garland • April 2, 2025

USPS begins implementing new service standards

Packages originating from rural areas are at risk of slower shipping speeds, but the agency says the changes will speed up other deliveries and spur cost savings.

By Max Garland • April 1, 2025

UPS to close 2 Kansas facilities as it scrutinizes network footprint

The delivery giant is "reassessing" some of its U.S. operations, which will result in the locations shuttering later this year.

By Max Garland • March 31, 2025

J. Jill plans ship-from-store capability

The apparel brand will join a growing roster of retailers using their brick-and-mortar footprints to fulfill e-commerce orders.

By Max Garland • March 28, 2025

FedEx unveils new consolidated returns service

Easy Returns, competing with the likes of UPS' Happy Returns, will use 3,000 FedEx Office and Kohl's stores as drop-off locations.

By Max Garland • March 26, 2025

Postal Service head DeJoy exits as agency faces uncertain future

Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino will take over until the Board of Governors names a permanent successor.

By Max Garland • March 25, 2025

FedEx bringing on nearly $400M in new healthcare business

The gains come as the company competes with UPS for customers in the sought-after vertical.

By Max Garland • March 24, 2025

Target tests new delivery method for Shipt drivers

The initiative involves couriers bringing "brown box" shipments from stores to customers in locations lacking a sortation center.

By Max Garland • March 21, 2025

FedEx renews Sunday home delivery push to meet demand

After shrinking its coverage a few years ago, the carrier expanded it again to reach two-thirds of the U.S. population.

By Max Garland • March 21, 2025

UPS slaps temporary fee on China-to-US shipments

The $0.29 per pound surcharge is active until March 29, adding to other expenses parcel shippers are navigating.

By Max Garland • March 17, 2025

USPS will work with Elon Musk’s DOGE to cut costs

The agency plans to cut 10,000 employees via early retirement as it seeks further reform, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said.

By Max Garland • March 14, 2025

How Foot Locker’s supply chain is lacing up for the future

Better inventory management and stronger vendor collaboration is helping the sneaker retailer advance its companywide transformation plan.

By Philip Neuffer • March 14, 2025

Alternative delivery providers ramp up service coverage

Jitsu, SpeedX and Veho have unveiled new regional launches this year in a continued push for volume and market share.

By Max Garland • March 12, 2025

What privatizing the US Postal Service could mean for prices, coverage

As President Donald Trump mulls big changes for the agency, experts said taking it private could put some of its current advantages at risk.

By Max Garland • March 12, 2025

5 insights from Lowe’s EVP of Supply Chain

Margi Vagell explains how the home improvement retailer approaches network optimization, automation implementation and balancing customer segments.

By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025

How Dick’s Sporting Goods is mastering the omnichannel game

The retailer has found success by shifting from a speed-at-all-costs strategy to one that prioritizes predictability for customers.

By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025