Tariffs, strikes and tragedies: How 2025 transformed supply chains

Supply chains faced tumult, with changes to U.S. trade policies and labor unrest contributing to a mosaic of uncertainty. Here is a visual look at the busy year.

By Kelly Stroh , Max Garland , Philip Neuffer , Antone Gonsalves , Edwin Lopez , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 22, 2025

Canada Post reaches tentative contract agreements with union

The deals will soon face a ratification vote from Canadian Union of Postal Workers members after a drawn out negotiations process.

By Max Garland • Dec. 22, 2025

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Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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Walmart touts delivery for last-minute gifts

The big-box retailer says it can reach 95% of U.S. households within 3 hours and it is using streamlined delivery to entice consumers to shop — even on Christmas Eve.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 22, 2025

Lovesac reshores key manufacturing process

The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start domestic production of core inserts for its primary product line.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 18, 2025

How Home Depot sped up its supply chain — and what comes next

The home improvement retailer has built an expansive network of distribution centers for faster deliveries. It's now looking to maximize the potential of those assets.

By Max Garland • Dec. 18, 2025

Postal Service to launch bid process for last-mile facility access

Logistics firms and retailers that make successful bids will be able to access the agency's delivery units for same-day or next-day delivery next year.

By Max Garland • Updated Dec. 18, 2025

Pacsun, Camping World and Lush launch on-demand delivery with Uber

In the midst of the busy holiday shopping season, customers can now use the Uber, Uber Eats and Postmates apps to order from the retailers.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 17, 2025

5 ways Walmart leveled up its delivery game in 2025

From drones to dark stores, the retail giant made fast and efficient shipping a priority this year.

By Max Garland • Dec. 17, 2025

Amazon reaches milestone in same-day perishables delivery rollout

The company has expanded the service to 2,300 markets and said customers who buy perishables through the offering shop twice as often as those who don’t.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 15, 2025

When every missed delivery costs you twice

Failed deliveries and returns don’t just frustrate customers. They drain profits through replacements, refunds and repeat deliveries.

Dec. 15, 2025

Walmart launches drone delivery in metro Atlanta

The retailer also plans to expand the service to cities including Houston; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Orlando and Tampa in Florida.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 10, 2025

Delivery speed sells when the stakes are high

Shoppers don’t always expect perfection, but they do expect options.

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

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

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