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Charting Pitney Bowes Global Ecommerce’s path to bankruptcy
Court documents detail the unit's profitability struggles and a months-long effort to find a buyer.
By Max Garland • Aug. 19, 2024 -
FedEx rolls out pricier surcharges, new fees for 2024 peak season
The charges, some of which start in September, fall closely in line with what rival UPS unveiled.
By Max Garland • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Amazon unveils 2024 peak season fulfillment fees
The added costs, starting in October, will come as the e-commerce giant gears up for a shorter holiday shipping season.
By Max Garland • Aug. 12, 2024 -
USPS sees steep drop in expedited shipping demand
The agency's Priority Mail Services volume dropped by 40.7% for the quarter that ended June 30 as shippers moved to more cost-effective options.
By Max Garland • Aug. 12, 2024 -
Aldi adding Instacart’s omnichannel tech to all US stores
The discounter is also rolling out the grocery technology company’s Caper Carts in Europe for the first time.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 12, 2024 -
Pitney Bowes’ e-commerce logistics unit shutting down
The company will assist Global Ecommerce shippers in transitioning to alternative delivery options, interim CEO Lance Rosenzweig said Thursday.
By Max Garland • Aug. 9, 2024 -
Shippers maintain diverse carrier mixes in 2024: project44
Retailers and direct-to-consumer companies aren't scaling back their options in a competitive delivery environment.
By Max Garland • Aug. 7, 2024 -
Michaels bolsters same-day delivery with DoorDash, Uber Eats
The retailer is among a growing number of businesses using on-demand delivery platforms to add value for customers.
By Max Garland • Aug. 7, 2024 -
Parcel carrier Veho to grow Midwest market penetration
The company will begin operating in Detroit and Columbus, Ohio, later this summer as it eyes further expansion in 2025.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 5, 2024 -
FedEx strengthens China e-commerce access to US
The delivery giant is bolstering its FedEx International Connect Plus offering as cross-border demand booms.
By Max Garland • Aug. 5, 2024 -
Albertsons and Instacart expand e-commerce partnership
The companies are rolling out nationwide pickup and delivery in as little as 30 minutes for the grocer’s banners and offering same-day delivery for Haggen Food & Pharmacy in Washington.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 2, 2024 -
Amazon moves up Black Friday inventory deadline for sellers
The e-commerce giant wants products in a week earlier than in 2023 as it looks to maintain fast Prime delivery speeds during its busiest time of year.
By Max Garland • Aug. 2, 2024 -
FedEx, UPS roll out ‘exceptional discounts’ to SMB customers
The rivals' pricing battle has kept delivery rates lower and benefited shippers, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
By Max Garland • July 31, 2024 -
OnTrac launches delivery coverage in major Midwest markets
The carrier's expansion into Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Missouri adds to the momentum that FedEx and UPS alternatives have seen in recent years.
By Max Garland • July 31, 2024 -
Parcel delivery provider Maergo shuts down
The startup struggled amid more aggressive pricing from top carriers, former employees said on LinkedIn.
By Max Garland • July 29, 2024 -
UPS defends higher peak surcharges ahead of shorter holiday season
The magnitude of the added fees surprised one analyst, but CEO Carol Tomé said the carrier's pricing is in line with anticipated demand.
By Max Garland • July 26, 2024 -
SpartanNash to close Maryland distribution center
The grocery wholesaler and retailer is shuttering a facility in Landover, resulting in 141 layoffs.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 24, 2024 -
UPS promotes longtime exec to CFO
Brian Dykes faces the tough challenge of boosting shipping volumes without subsequently increasing costs.
By Grace Noto • July 12, 2024 -
5 packaging stats from Amazon’s sustainability report
Amazon fell short on its 2023 device packaging recyclability goal, but it grew the share of products that can ship without added packaging and improved lightweighting.
By Maria Rachal • July 11, 2024 -
How Hurricane Beryl is impacting logistics operations in Houston
Although most cargo services have resumed, carriers are now working through the ensuing backlog.
By Kelly Stroh , Alejandra Carranza , Larry Avila , David Taube • July 10, 2024 -
Canada rail workers keep window open for strike
The Teamsters union division voted to re-authorize labor action as it awaits a government ruling that would permit it.
By Larry Avila • July 1, 2024 -
FedEx nabs $500M in ‘quality’ healthcare business
The deals involve creating customized procedures for critical shipments as the delivery giant competes with UPS in the high-value sector.
By Max Garland • July 1, 2024 -
Hibbett taps Walmart GoLocal for fast delivery
The white-label delivery service will help get online orders from the fashion retailer's stores to customers.
By Max Garland • June 28, 2024 -
Albertsons enters e-commerce partnership with Grubhub
The restaurant delivery company is providing delivery service in as little as an hour from nearly 1,800 of the grocer’s stores under a deal announced Tuesday.
By Sam Silverstein • June 27, 2024 -
Parcel carrier Jitsu launches Detroit delivery coverage
The company once known as AxleHire aims to expand into more Midwest markets soon, CEO Raj Ramanan said.
By Max Garland • June 27, 2024