Fuel surcharges wallop FedEx, UPS shippers as Amazon looms

With customers facing elevated fees and seeking discounts, Amazon’s delivery services could impact market pricing in the long term, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By Max Garland • July 20, 2026

Rapid delivery cements itself as a ‘mainstream’ grocery option, report says

Retailers are partnering with Instacart and DoorDash, while major retailers like Walmart and Amazon operate their own services.

By Peyton Bigora • July 15, 2026

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

Rising fuel costs, a post-de minimis world and a looming rail merger are among the challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Should the Postal Service reassess its UPS air contract?

The USPS Office of Inspector General suggested the agency consider if a new deal is the best path forward as it struggles to meet minimum volume requirements.

By Max Garland • July 14, 2026

Amazon announces 2026 holiday fulfillment fees, advises early shipping

The company's ongoing 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge will apply to the peak season fees, which start Oct. 15.

By Max Garland • July 13, 2026

Amazon Shipping looks to snag FedEx, UPS customers with low pricing

Fewer surcharges are among the tactics the service is using to gain market share after opening to all businesses earlier this year, experts said.

By Max Garland • July 9, 2026

USPS chief wants agency to improve end-to-end shipping visibility

The agency's efforts to boost transparency include using Bluetooth devices to identify bottlenecks for high-value shippers, a spokesperson said.

By Max Garland • July 2, 2026

UPS boosts healthcare network with $48M cross-dock investment

The carrier has opened and upgraded several temperature-controlled facilities near airports to strengthen its cold-chain transportation capabilities.

By Max Garland • June 30, 2026

Advance Auto Parts expands OneRail partnership for same-day fulfillment

The retailer and software company have worked together since 2022 to help coordinate delivery decisions and routing processes, OneRail Founder and CEO Bill Catania said.

By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2026

How USPS shippers can navigate changes to pricing, parcel measurements

Customers have ways to mitigate cost pressures that may stem from dimensional reporting tweaks and sub-pound rate changes starting July 12.

By Max Garland • June 26, 2026

FedEx to send tariff refunds to customers starting in August

The carrier will prioritize returning duties first to shippers that opt in to sharing shipment and refund data with vendor partners.

By Max Garland • June 25, 2026

FedEx launches life sciences suite as healthcare push lifts earnings

The new organization supporting healthcare and pharmaceutical services fuels efforts to grow high-value customer segments as less-lucrative volume declines.

By Max Garland • June 24, 2026

Duluth Trading taps Amazon for fulfillment on e-commerce giant’s site

The wholesale model aims to enable the workwear retailer to tap into the popularity of Prime shipping while freeing up time to focus on its digital portfolio and stores.

By Max Garland • June 22, 2026

FedEx fuel surcharge change raises heat on export shipments

Shippers’ exports will face higher fuel fee percentages, while imports will see lower rates once the adjustment takes place June 22.

By Max Garland • June 18, 2026

Why furniture delivery isn’t part of Ollie’s plans

Customers aren't willing to pay extra for shipping, while free delivery could squeeze margins, the retailer's CEO said.

By Max Garland • June 16, 2026

Tractor Supply taps AI to help scale last-mile delivery network

The retailer has used the technology to help managers build delivery routes, and more AI-driven improvements are in the works.

By Max Garland • June 10, 2026

Walmart, Wing add 7 markets to drone delivery expansion plan

The companies aim to start operations in Philadelphia, Phoenix and other metros by 2027 as the retailer advances its fast delivery push.

By Max Garland • June 9, 2026

Why Nespresso diversified its delivery provider mix

The espresso and coffee company is tapping carriers like Jitsu in a bid to boost the end customer experience.

By Max Garland • June 8, 2026

Dollar General’s fast delivery offering helps lift sales

About half of the retailer's sub-hour orders were delivered in under 30 minutes in Q1, CEO Todd Vasos said.

By Max Garland • June 8, 2026

Can AI gains give alternative delivery providers an edge?

As parcel carriers like SpeedX and Veho deploy in-house AI tools, experts say the technology could help upstarts close the gap with FedEx and UPS.

By Max Garland • June 5, 2026

Delivery reliability trumps speed, Macy’s and Ulta execs say

Maintaining on-time delivery promises will keep shoppers coming back, but fast shipping still has a role to play, retail leaders said at Home Delivery World 2026.

By Max Garland • June 5, 2026

3 logistics upgrades benefiting Wayfair

Leaders from the retailer detailed multiple initiatives at Home Delivery World 2026, from consolidating deliveries to automating driver calls to customers.

By Max Garland • June 4, 2026

Amazon wants sellers to be more precise with handling times

A new requirement aims to push sellers to offer more accurate delivery dates on self-fulfilled SKUs, which the company said can boost sales.

By Max Garland • June 4, 2026

Canada Post employees ratify contracts, ending labor uncertainty

CEO Doug Ettinger said the carrier will work hard to regain trust from disruption-weary customers amid a prolonged decline in parcel revenue.

By Max Garland • June 1, 2026

Ulta Beauty taps Uber Eats for delivery

The beauty retailer has also partnered with Instacart and DoorDash as the fast delivery market grows.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 1, 2026

USPS, DHL eCommerce ink $10B-plus long-term contract

The deal adds to other arrangements the agency has secured with Amazon and UPS as it looks to improve its financial outlook.

By Max Garland • May 28, 2026