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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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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 -
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TrendlineTop 10 stories from Supply Chain Dive
Check out 10 of our biggest stories of 2023 so far, as companies pivot to operating supply chains in a post-pandemic world.
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Dexterity AI
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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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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 -
Courtesy of Walmart
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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Amazon
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 -
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2023 UPS-Teamsters negotiationsUPS, 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Deep DiveHow 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of DHL
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
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