US Postal Service weathers ‘unprecedented decline’ in international volume

To combat the drop, the watchdog report suggests the agency develop commercial shipping options and make the postal channel easier to use.

By Max Garland • June 28, 2023

The Home Depot launches $500M cost-savings plan

Savings will focus on fixed operating expenses like supply chain holding capacity amid a decline in sales.

By Max Garland • June 27, 2023

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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

Teamsters want a tentative UPS contract deal within the next week

The union is pushing for a new contract in place starting August 1 and that economic negotiations are off to a slow start.

By Max Garland • June 27, 2023

Amazon wants package delivery help from thousands of small businesses

"Hub Delivery" program partners, which could include small business owners like florists or plumbers, will commit to delivering 20 to 50 packages daily for local customers.

By Max Garland • June 27, 2023

Target bolsters last-mile delivery reach with first extension facility

The Smyrna, Georgia, facility expands the retailer’s next-day delivery in the Atlanta market to an additional 500,000 customers.

By Max Garland • June 26, 2023

Teamsters push UPS for ‘big raises’ in next phase of contract talks

Negotiations involving wages got off to a rocky start on Thursday, with the union calling a company counteroffer “appalling.”

By Max Garland • June 23, 2023

FedEx isn’t expecting a boost from UPS-Teamsters talks

The company is weathering a decline in demand, and relief doesn't appear to be coming from strike-fearing shippers.

By Max Garland • June 21, 2023

DHL rebrands corporate name, e-commerce division

The logistics company is dropping Deutsche Post from its group name and ticker, though the brand will continue on in Germany.

By Edwin Lopez • June 20, 2023

GLS expands US coverage through 4 parcel carrier partnerships

The company is linking its network with United Delivery Service, Lone Star Overnight, Better Trucks and Courier Express to reach several new states.

By Max Garland • June 20, 2023

UPS workers authorize strike in thick of Teamsters contract negotiations

Although expected, the vote allowing union leaders to call a strike ramps up pressure on the company to reach a new agreement.

By Max Garland • June 16, 2023

Improved autonomy leads to profitable robot deliveries for Cartken

The company’s sidewalk-roaming robots are now able to navigate complex situations on streets "with basically no intervention," its CEO said.

By Max Garland • June 15, 2023

Ameriflight to launch healthcare, e-commerce drone deliveries

The cargo carrier obtained FAA approval and plans to start operations within 90 days.

By Kelly Stroh • June 13, 2023

Deliveries keep getting faster. Will it last?

Shippers adjusted to pandemic-related disruptions to reach customers faster. But shifting shopper preferences and cost-cutting efforts may slow things down.

By Max Garland • June 12, 2023

UPS drivers will gain ‘millions of packages’ under SurePost deal, Teamsters say

The tentative agreement amid national contract talks would lead to half of SurePost deliveries being made by company drivers, the union's leader said.

By Max Garland • June 8, 2023

Veho launches service in 11 northeast markets

The next-day delivery provider's expansion makes it a more attractive option for shippers wanting to reach customers throughout the East Coast, its chief revenue officer said.

By Max Garland • June 6, 2023

Serve Robotics to deploy up to 2,000 delivery bots on Uber Eats

The company has a short list of cities it's considering an expansion into as part of the agreement, its CEO said.

By Max Garland • June 1, 2023

Higher shipping costs keep biting into Williams-Sonoma’s earnings

The retailer has shipped from out-of-market distribution centers and made multiple deliveries for multi-unit products in order to reach customers quicker.

By Max Garland • May 31, 2023

UPS, Teamsters agree to new terms for deliveries using the Postal Service

The tentative deal regarding the delivery giant's SurePost service is subject to ratification of the next national contract, which is still being negotiated.

By Max Garland • May 30, 2023

How a DHL center in Seattle moves 4,000 packages daily

A team of 78 at the facility ensures electronics, fashion merchandise and more get delivered in the Emerald City.

By Kelly Stroh • May 30, 2023

US Postal Service outlines next steps to becoming ‘the preferred delivery provider’

The priorities for the third year of the agency’s transformation plan include growing revenue via new shipping services and boosting local delivery speeds.

By Max Garland • May 24, 2023

Target’s delivery operations evolve with improved capacity, loading speeds

The retailer is testing high-capacity vans that can deliver nearly five times as many packages as sedans.

By Max Garland • May 22, 2023

Delivery firm Gently pursues growth with nano-fulfillment centers

The company is building out its Los Angeles operations further after completing its first delivery in April.

By Max Garland • May 19, 2023

How Flexport’s purchase of Shopify Logistics levels up its end-to-end ambitions

The deal gives the company e-commerce fulfillment and last-mile delivery capabilities, but don't call it a direct competitor to Amazon's logistics empire.

By Max Garland • May 17, 2023

Wayfair improves data analytics to trim last mile costs

The online furniture retailer has sharpened its process for determining whether items should be delivered in-house or via third parties.

By Max Garland • May 15, 2023

UPS’ Roadie launches same-day delivery service for oversized items

Shippers using RoadieXL will be connected with a driver who has the proper vehicle and equipment to handle bulky items.

By Max Garland • May 12, 2023