UPS reduces some rural area service in efficiency push

Shipments in certain ZIP codes will spend an extra day in transit, but less than 1% of volume is impacted, according to the carrier.

By Max Garland • Oct. 12, 2023

Which delivery providers have peak season surcharges in 2023?

While UPS and FedEx are rolling out higher holiday fees compared to last year, some carriers aren't partaking in the annual tradition.

By Max Garland • Oct. 11, 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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Amazon reopens Seller Fulfilled Prime enrollment, nixes planned fee

The company said it removed the added charge over concerns it would impact program participation.

By Max Garland • Oct. 10, 2023

Walmart GoLocal lands Shipt executive Rina Hurst as its new VP

The former chief business officer for the Target-owned company will focus on scaling and expanding the retail giant's delivery service platform.

By Max Garland • Oct. 9, 2023

Parcel carriers’ on-time performance recovers to pre-COVID levels: project44

The improvement suggests delivery providers are entering the peak shipping season in ideal conditions, the company said.

By Max Garland • Oct. 4, 2023

Zipline’s drone delivery plans expand with key FAA exemption

The company joins the likes of UPS in being able to operate commercial drones beyond the visual line of sight.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 27, 2023

FedEx testing AI-powered, trailer-loading robots

The collaboration with Dexterity AI aims to help the delivery giant more efficiently load the wide variety of shipments it handles.

By Max Garland • Sept. 27, 2023

Amazon expanding program in which items ship without added packaging

The company can help sellers redesign products' packaging so they can be delivered to customers in their own branded container only.

By Max Garland • Sept. 26, 2023

Walmart GoLocal teams up with air cargo platform for faster transit times

The SmartKargo partnership expands the delivery service's capabilities for retailers and e-commerce companies.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 26, 2023

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

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