UPS growing RFID usage to boost shipper visibility, trim manual scans

The carrier will equip U.S. hubs with RFID sensors and customers with label printers as it looks to connect nearly all of its packages with the technology, an executive said.

By Max Garland • April 14, 2026

FedEx One Rate prices to jump in April

Increases vary based on shipping characteristics but generally hover around 7%, although some package types will be hit harder, one expert said.

By Max Garland • April 13, 2026

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Target fuels next-day delivery expansion with Shipt

The retailer will grow a direct-from-store shipping capability with its subsidiary as it chases lower costs, executives told Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • April 9, 2026

Amazon advances rural delivery push with new West Virginia facilities

Small-scale fulfillment operations in Davisville and Beaver aim to help enable same-day services in nearby communities.

By Max Garland • April 9, 2026

USPS to shift some volume as it installs new sortation equipment

The Postal Service will temporarily send affected packages to alternate locations amid a push to modernize its infrastructure.

By Max Garland • April 8, 2026

Postal Service, Amazon reach scaled-back delivery deal

The agreement will result in a 20% reduction in Amazon volume delivered by USPS, Reuters reported, capping a bumpy negotiations process.

By Max Garland • April 7, 2026

How UPS is using AI, from shipper pricing to customs clearance

As the carrier embraces AI and data analytics across its operations, it's training employees on how to better wield new technologies, a UPS executive said.

By Max Garland • April 6, 2026

UPS sets limits on driver buyouts in deal with Teamsters union

The carrier has agreed to cap the number of buyout payments to 7,500 drivers under a program it says has received "strong interest across the country."

By Max Garland • April 6, 2026

How FedEx, UPS shippers can limit fuel surcharge pressures

Securing discounts, trimming overall delivery charges and tapping alternative carriers are among the methods customers should explore, experts said.

By Max Garland • April 3, 2026

Amazon to apply 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on fulfillment

The increase, averaging 17 cents per unit for U.S. Fulfillment by Amazon services, comes as supply chains grapple with rising fuel costs tied to the Iran war.

By Max Garland • April 2, 2026

FedEx’s next AI leap to feature RFID, robotics

The carrier is scaling its use of physical assets powered by AI to strengthen network reliability and improve connectivity with shippers, a FedEx executive said.

By Max Garland • April 1, 2026

UPS nixes driver buyouts in 13 states

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said the decision came after more than 30 local unions filed grievances against the carrier.

By Kelly Stroh • March 26, 2026

USPS sets 8% temporary rate hike for some domestic products

The change, slated to start in April and impact services such as Ground Advantage, is meant to address higher transportation costs for the agency.

By Kelly Stroh • March 26, 2026

FedEx taps OneRail to offer 2-hour, end-of-day delivery

The two companies will connect customers to more than 1,000 delivery providers through FedEx's SameDay Local service.

By Kelly Stroh • March 24, 2026

Uber bullish on delivery bots and drones despite ‘friction’

The company's network can tap into more than 1,000 robots in over 10 cities, although aspects of the technology still need "to be ironed out," per its CFO.

By Max Garland • March 24, 2026

FedEx ramps up healthcare push as part of profit-boosting strategy

The carrier is emphasizing quality service to attract volume from pharmaceutical shippers, a segment where accuracy and reliability are critical.

By Max Garland • March 23, 2026

Better, not bigger: How profitability is rewriting parcel strategy

Profit, not volume: Parcel strategy shifts to precision, margin and cost-to-serve discipline.

By Mark Kolde, VP of Logistics Intelligence at Sifted • March 23, 2026

FedEx hails most profitable peak season ever amid Network 2.0 shift

CEO Raj Subramaniam cited close customer collaboration as a strength in the first holiday shipping rush with "meaningful" volume tied to the initiative.

By Max Garland • March 20, 2026

Postal Service CEO: Service cuts, price hikes an option absent reforms

The USPS will run out of cash in about a year unless changes, such as upping the agency's borrowing cap, are made, Postmaster General David Steiner told lawmakers.

By Max Garland • March 18, 2026

USPS must win higher-value, heavier packages, CEO says

The Postal Service wants to increase its average package weight to improve its competitive position with FedEx and UPS, Postmaster General David Steiner said.

By Max Garland • March 18, 2026

Amazon overtakes USPS as top delivery provider by volume: report

The e-commerce giant delivered 6.7 billion packages last year, narrowly usurping the Postal Service, according to ShipMatrix.

By Max Garland • March 17, 2026

Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options

The offerings, now available in select cities and towns, feature a "supercenter" product assortment as the e-commerce giant battles competitors like Walmart.

By Max Garland • March 17, 2026

FedEx, UPS up fuel fees, levy Middle East surcharges amid Iran war

Parcel shippers should continue to expect price volatility and targeted surcharges as the conflict continues, an expert said.

By Max Garland • March 13, 2026

UPS’ future is less e-commerce, more SMB, B2B and healthcare

The carrier is pursuing growth in high-value verticals as major customer Amazon pulls shorter-distance shipments into its own network.

By Max Garland • March 9, 2026

Target readies next-day delivery for 20 more metros this spring

The retailer expects to boost its supply chain spending this year as it rolls out more shipping options in California, Texas and other states.

By Max Garland • March 5, 2026