FedEx slumps, Amazon slows and more takeaways from a top shipping index

New U.S. parcel delivery data from Pitney Bowes outlines the extent of top carriers' volume declines, and what lies ahead for the sector.

By Max Garland • March 28, 2023

Amazon aims to reduce grouped delivery issues

The Risk Aware Delivery initiative uses data to prevent packages at higher risk for delivery errors from being part of a grouped stop.

By Max Garland • March 24, 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

Manna to commence US last-mile drone delivery trial

The company aims to serve more than 10,000 residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by teaming up with real estate developer Hillwood.

By Kelly Stroh • March 23, 2023

Walmart’s Spark Driver platform ramps up delivery coverage

The crowdsourced delivery provider now serves 15,000 pickup points and can reach 84% of U.S. households.

By Max Garland • March 23, 2023

Amazon launches 2-hour delivery from select Rite Aid stores

The service is available for Prime members living within the greater Newark, New Jersey and Burbank, California areas.

By Max Garland • March 22, 2023

Kroger sees e-commerce as future profit engine

The retailer is looking to its automation partnership with Ocado as a long-term play to transform the company in the next decade.

By Sam Silverstein • March 21, 2023

JD.com plans a self-operating warehouse in California

The e-commerce giant is looking to expand its presence in the U.S. and bring automation with it.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 20, 2023

BJ’s ‘last mile delivery model’ improves in-store order fulfillment process

The service involves employees picking items for an order before handing them off to a same-day delivery provider.

By Max Garland • March 20, 2023

From a FedEx pilot: Time is running out to reach a contract

Management's handling of negotiations has inched the pilots union closer to a strike authorization vote, writes union leader Capt. Chris Norman.

By Capt. Chris Norman • March 20, 2023

FedEx uses dynamic pricing to draw more from peak season surcharges

The capability, which the company first launched in August, helped cushion the blow from declining volumes.

By Max Garland • March 17, 2023

Zipline to launch home delivery service using drone-droid combo

Sweetgreen and Michigan Medicine are among the customers signed onto the service.

By Max Garland • March 16, 2023

Alphabet’s Wing expects drone network to deliver millions of packages by mid-2024

The subsidiary of Google’s parent company aims to handle deliveries at a lower cost than ground transportation.

By Max Garland • March 10, 2023

Smaller parcel carriers leverage platform, software partnerships for growth

Competing in digital spaces will be just as critical for FedEx and UPS competitors as expanding their presence in the physical world.

By Max Garland • March 8, 2023

Amazon pulls back from UPS as it builds out logistics empire

While UPS' priorities have shifted, Amazon’s capabilities have transformed. But both face obstacles that could complicate plans to reduce business with each other.

By Max Garland • March 3, 2023

FedEx urges customers to shift volumes from UPS to avoid strike risks

The carrier is telling shippers to act before March 31 if they want to avoid potential disruption this summer.

By Max Garland • March 2, 2023

LaserShip/OnTrac names new CEO

Mike Duffy is currently a board member for the regional parcel carrier and CEO of FleetPride, a truck and trailer parts distributor.

By Max Garland • March 1, 2023

Amazon expanding same-day delivery service

The e-commerce giant is leaning into ultrafast delivery options, though it could come with more fees.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 27, 2023

Walmart’s store-fulfilled delivery sales nearly triple in two years

The retail giant has been expanding its delivery capabilities in recent years amid the e-commerce boom.

By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2023

Misfits Market to close 3 fulfillment centers following Imperfect Foods acquisition

The online grocer will rely on smaller facilities to service customers as it streamlines operations.

By Max Garland • Feb. 22, 2023

Target plans $100M investment to expand next-day delivery

The retailer will add more than six new sortation facilities as it builds out its stores-as-hubs strategy.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 22, 2023

Shopify to expand program offering better delivery date visibility

Shop Promise has drawn comparisons to Amazon's “Buy with Prime” feature.

By Max Garland • Feb. 16, 2023

FedEx preps revamp of operations, networks for long-term savings

As demand plummets, the delivery giant seeks to save billions of dollars through its DRIVE program and Network 2.0.

By Max Garland • Feb. 15, 2023

FedEx Ground to use Express for Hawaii deliveries, pickups

The move follows a similar shift in Alaska in October and is “based on the unique characteristics of these markets,” the company said.

By Max Garland • Feb. 8, 2023

2023 outlook: Is this the year supply chains stabilize?

Freight rates are finally easing, but geopolitical turmoil and ongoing economic uncertainty continue to create headaches for businesses.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 6, 2023

FedEx to lay off 10% of officers, directors

The cuts will help the delivery giant become “a more efficient, agile organization,” President and CEO Raj Subramaniam told staff.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Feb. 3, 2023