FedEx isn’t worried about the US Postal Service’s lack of peak season fees

The vast majority of FedEx shippers aren't on the hook for holiday surcharges because they don't have enough volume to qualify, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Sept. 26, 2023

Rent the Runway secures new UPS deal to reduce transportation costs

Through the agreement reached last month, UPS will handle most of the online apparel rental company’s shipping needs.

By Max Garland • Sept. 25, 2023

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

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FedEx gains volume from UPS labor talks, Yellow bankruptcy in Q1

The carrier added 400,000 more packages a day by August's end as shippers fretted over a potential UPS strike.

By Max Garland • Sept. 21, 2023

Walmart wants employees to make more last-mile deliveries

The number of deliveries currently made by company associates is small compared to what's handled by independent contractors.

By Max Garland • Sept. 20, 2023

US Postal Service won’t levy peak surcharges this holiday season

Agency officials credited more workers moving into career positions and network investments as to why the added fees are no longer needed.

By Max Garland • Sept. 19, 2023

Amazon Shipping has price edge over top carriers, execs say

The service won’t add peak season fees this year, unlike FedEx and UPS.

By Max Garland • Sept. 15, 2023

UPS, Teamsters deal could ramp up wage pressure for logistics firms

Rival FedEx has already laid out plans to increase wages for its employees in October.

By Max Garland • Sept. 13, 2023

UPS gains critical exemption to operate drones beyond line of sight

A new ground-based surveillance system will allow UPS to fly Matternet M2 drones without a visual line of sight throughout the route, setting the stage for increased delivery activity.

By Max Garland • Sept. 8, 2023

UPS unveils 5.9% shipping rate increase, higher peak season surcharges

The rate hike applies to Ground, Air and International services and will take effect Dec. 26.

By Max Garland • Sept. 8, 2023

Crate and Barrel to ramp up supply chain investment

The retailer's “Bring it Home” plan seeks to improve inventory optimization, demand forecasting and delivery speeds.

By Max Garland • Sept. 6, 2023

Ulta Beauty nearly triples ship-from-store locations

The fulfillment method offers faster and more cost-effective deliveries to customers, CEO Dave Kimbell said.

By Max Garland • Sept. 5, 2023

Parcel carrier Better Trucks expands into top Texas markets

The next-day and two-day delivery specialist has also bolstered its footprint through a partnership with GLS.

By Max Garland • Sept. 1, 2023

How Amazon Shipping could shake up the parcel delivery industry

While not yet a heavy hitter against FedEx and UPS, the service could entice small- and medium-sized businesses with its straightforward fees, experts say.

By Max Garland • Aug. 30, 2023

FedEx to hike Express, Ground shipping rates by 5.9% in 2024

The increase, an annual fixture for the company and rival UPS, is smaller than the 6.9% jump that went into effect this year.

By Max Garland • Aug. 29, 2023

Macy’s renegotiates carrier contracts for lower delivery costs

The department store retailer uses UPS and the U.S. Postal Service but did not specify which deals were adjusted.

By Max Garland • Aug. 29, 2023

FedEx to implement higher surcharges for 2023 peak season

Added fees will apply to FedEx Ground Economy services, high-volume customers shipping more during the holidays and bulky or hard-to-handle packages.

By Max Garland • Aug. 29, 2023

New York City proposes larger cargo bikes for deliveries

Increasing the maximum bicycle width by one foot would help the city's efforts to cull truck traffic and emissions, according to its transportation department.

By Max Garland • Aug. 25, 2023

Walmart, Alphabet’s Wing team up for drone delivery in Texas

Two stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will offer the service for customers within a 6-mile radius by the end of the year.

By Max Garland • Aug. 24, 2023

UPS-Teamsters contract ratified following employee vote

The approval puts an end to a contentious, monthslong negotiations process as the parcel carrier now seeks to recoup diverted volume.

By Max Garland • Aug. 22, 2023

Parcel delivery provider Sendle speeds up shipping services

The company, which targets small e-commerce businesses, has launched two-day and three-day guaranteed options in the U.S.

By Max Garland • Aug. 22, 2023

Amazon’s peak season fulfillment service fee returns Oct. 15

The charges can range from 20 cents to $2.50 more per unit than the non-peak fee, depending on the item's size.

By Max Garland • Aug. 21, 2023

Amazon Shipping relaunches, offering sellers delivery on outside channels

The service can deliver goods in two to five business days for shipments within the contiguous U.S.

By Max Garland • Aug. 21, 2023

As UPS strike concerns grew, more shippers turned to carrier alternatives

The average number of last-mile delivery providers per company account reached a new high of 6.17 in June, per project44 data.

By Max Garland • Aug. 18, 2023

FedEx plans layoffs at 5 facilities, impacting 843 employees

Three reductions involve FedEx Supply Chain facilities, while the remainder affect company Ship Centers.

By Max Garland • Aug. 15, 2023

UPS uses AI, machine learning to match network capacity with lower volumes

Advances in technology are helping the delivery giant become more flexible in response to demand trends.

By Max Garland • Aug. 14, 2023