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    FedEx’s healthcare leader outlines next steps in sector growth plan

    Expanding the carrier's cold chain footprint and attracting more pharmaceutical shippers are among Nick Gennari's priorities.

    By • Aug. 25, 2026
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    Walmart expands 30-minutes-or-less delivery as speed woos shoppers

    Despite added charges for faster fulfillment, customers are flocking to the retailer's roster of quick delivery options, executives said.

    By • Aug. 21, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Home Depot rolls out express delivery in 3 hours or less across US

    The service covers thousands of SKUs and uses more than 2,000 U.S. stores as fulfillment hubs.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    Amazon to expand drone delivery reach sixfold this year

    The e-commerce giant will soon launch Prime Air deliveries in metro Atlanta, Chicago and Cleveland, giving customers another fast shipping option.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    Where USPS could benefit the most from AI

    The agency sees upside in areas like dynamic routing as it looks to stay competitive among parcel carriers, the USPS' Office of Inspector General said.

    By • Aug. 13, 2026
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    UPS rolls out pickup upgrades for small business shippers

    The enhancements give customers more control and information when using options like Smart Pickup, a UPS executive said.

    By • Aug. 5, 2026
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    UPS, Amazon fuel surcharges help blunt higher costs

    Through heightened fees on shippers, top delivery providers are limiting the impact of fuel expenses on their bottom lines.

    By • Aug. 4, 2026
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    Walmart, Wing launch drone delivery service in Florida

    The offering, which will cover five Orlando-area stores, is part of an expanding partnership between the two companies.

    By • Aug. 3, 2026
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    UPS: Over two-thirds of US volume now handled by automated locations

    The carrier is increasing its use of automation in a bid to reduce package handling costs and more flexibly adjust capacity.

    By • July 30, 2026
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    UPS CEO outlines edge versus Amazon’s competing service

    Amazon can best handle lightweight, short-distance volume in urban areas, while UPS has strengths in “every other place," Carol Tomé said.

    By • July 28, 2026
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    DHL Express to lower import, export fuel surcharge calculations

    The reduction of 2 percentage points runs counter to the fuel fee increases other parcel carriers have installed in recent quarters.

    By • July 27, 2026
  • A worker loads packages into a FedEx truck on June 20, 2023 in San Francisco, California.
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    FedEx unveils 2026 peak season fees, higher home delivery prices loom

    The carrier's holiday surcharges, which apply across various shipping services, will be higher than they were last year.

    By • July 23, 2026
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    Tractor Supply taps Instacart for same-day delivery

    The partnership adds to various last-mile upgrades the retailer has deployed in recent months.

    By • July 22, 2026
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    USPS launches smart locker service for local transactions

    Local XChange offers a secure package storage option for buyers and sellers on online marketplaces, the agency said.

    By • July 22, 2026
  • A UPS worker in Manhattan delivers packages on his daily rounds on July 24, 2023 in New York City.
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    Fuel surcharges wallop FedEx, UPS shippers as Amazon looms

    With customers facing elevated fees and seeking discounts, Amazon’s delivery services could impact market pricing in the long term, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

    By • July 20, 2026
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    Rapid delivery cements itself as a ‘mainstream’ grocery option, report says

    Retailers are partnering with Instacart and DoorDash, while major retailers like Walmart and Amazon operate their own services.

    By Peyton Bigora • July 15, 2026
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    Should the Postal Service reassess its UPS air contract?

    The USPS Office of Inspector General suggested the agency consider if a new deal is the best path forward as it struggles to meet minimum volume requirements.

    By • July 14, 2026
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    Amazon announces 2026 holiday fulfillment fees, advises early shipping

    The company's ongoing 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge will apply to the peak season fees, which start Oct. 15.

    By • July 13, 2026
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    Amazon Shipping looks to snag FedEx, UPS customers with low pricing

    Fewer surcharges are among the tactics the service is using to gain market share after opening to all businesses earlier this year, experts said.

    By • July 9, 2026
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    USPS chief wants agency to improve end-to-end shipping visibility

    The agency's efforts to boost transparency include using Bluetooth devices to identify bottlenecks for high-value shippers, a spokesperson said.

    By • July 2, 2026
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    UPS boosts healthcare network with $48M cross-dock investment

    The carrier has opened and upgraded several temperature-controlled facilities near airports to strengthen its cold-chain transportation capabilities.

    By • June 30, 2026
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    Advance Auto Parts expands OneRail partnership for same-day fulfillment

    The retailer and software company have worked together since 2022 to help coordinate delivery decisions and routing processes, OneRail Founder and CEO Bill Catania said.

    By • June 30, 2026
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    How USPS shippers can navigate changes to pricing, parcel measurements

    Customers have ways to mitigate cost pressures that may stem from dimensional reporting tweaks and sub-pound rate changes starting July 12.

    By • June 26, 2026
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    FedEx to send tariff refunds to customers starting in August

    The carrier will prioritize returning duties first to shippers that opt in to sharing shipment and refund data with vendor partners.

    By • June 25, 2026
  • Pallets of baby formula are unloaded from a FedEx cargo plane upon arrival at Dulles International Airport on May 25, 2022 in Dulles, Virginia.
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    FedEx launches life sciences suite as healthcare push lifts earnings

    The new organization supporting healthcare and pharmaceutical services fuels efforts to grow high-value customer segments as less-lucrative volume declines.

    By • June 24, 2026