FedEx hails most profitable peak season ever amid Network 2.0 shift

CEO Raj Subramaniam cited close customer collaboration as a strength in the first holiday shipping rush with "meaningful" volume tied to the initiative.

By Max Garland • March 20, 2026

Postal Service CEO: Service cuts, price hikes an option absent reforms

The USPS will run out of cash in about a year unless changes, such as upping the agency's borrowing cap, are made, Postmaster General David Steiner told lawmakers.

By Max Garland • March 18, 2026

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USPS must win higher-value, heavier packages, CEO says

The Postal Service wants to increase its average package weight to improve its competitive position with FedEx and UPS, Postmaster General David Steiner said.

By Max Garland • March 18, 2026

Amazon overtakes USPS as top delivery provider by volume: report

The e-commerce giant delivered 6.7 billion packages last year, narrowly usurping the Postal Service, according to ShipMatrix.

By Max Garland • March 17, 2026

Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options

The offerings, now available in select cities and towns, feature a "supercenter" product assortment as the e-commerce giant battles competitors like Walmart.

By Max Garland • March 17, 2026

FedEx, UPS up fuel fees, levy Middle East surcharges amid Iran war

Parcel shippers should continue to expect price volatility and targeted surcharges as the conflict continues, an expert said.

By Max Garland • March 13, 2026

UPS’ future is less e-commerce, more SMB, B2B and healthcare

The carrier is pursuing growth in high-value verticals as major customer Amazon pulls shorter-distance shipments into its own network.

By Max Garland • March 9, 2026

Target readies next-day delivery for 20 more metros this spring

The retailer expects to boost its supply chain spending this year as it rolls out more shipping options in California, Texas and other states.

By Max Garland • March 5, 2026

Canada Post contract voting dates set, along with strike vote

A strike mandate would offer extra leverage for the union if the proposed deals are rejected, but one expert said shippers shouldn't be worried about the procedure.

By Max Garland • March 4, 2026

FedEx hub chemical spill leads to Postal Service shipping restrictions

Priority Mail Express services are embargoed until Friday due to the incident, which temporarily closed part of a key FedEx sortation facility.

By Max Garland • March 4, 2026

Home Depot launches real-time delivery tracking for large items

Handheld devices used by drivers enabled the new feature for shipments of bulkier goods like appliances and lumber.

By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2026

3 ways FedEx, UPS competitors are leveling up in 2026

Seeking refuge from the delivery giants' rising prices, many shippers are mulling alternatives. Can better features and coverage make the trend stick?

By Max Garland • Feb. 26, 2026

USPS tests picture proof of delivery capability

Testing is underway in four metro areas, but images taken aren’t available yet for customers, per the Postal Service.

By Max Garland • Feb. 25, 2026

UPS driver buyouts: Court denies Teamsters plea to halt rollout

The decision issued Friday marks a step forward for the carrier's plan to offer separation packages to roughly 105,000 drivers.

By Max Garland • Feb. 23, 2026

UPS’ 2026 closures will hit Atlanta, Dallas, other cities across US

The carrier plans to shutter 22 facilities with Teamsters members across 18 states this year, according to court documents.

By Max Garland • Feb. 17, 2026

FedEx plans to close over 475 stations due to Network 2.0

The delivery giant's network consolidation plan is now shifting its focus to large metro areas like San Francisco, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Feb. 13, 2026

FedEx narrows e-commerce delivery focus to ‘specialized’ shipments

"If you're shipping T-shirts, FedEx might not be for you," Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said at the carrier's 2026 Investor Day.

By Max Garland • Feb. 13, 2026

US Postal Service launches service to prepay import duties

USPS Delivered Duty Paid looks to erase scenarios for international deliveries where the recipient is faced with unexpected charges upon delivery.

By Max Garland • Feb. 11, 2026

FedEx launches AI tools to answer customers’ last-mile questions

The tools can be embedded into shippers’ last-mile experience to improve visibility and communication with customers. 

By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 11, 2026

UPS driver buyout plans hit hurdle with Teamsters lawsuit

The carrier planned to offer a $150,000 separation package for full-time U.S. drivers, although the timing is unclear after the union’s injunction request.

By Max Garland • Feb. 11, 2026

FedEx to deploy autonomous trailer unloader from Berkshire Grey

The logistics giant is currently in the final stage of piloting the technology, which is occurring at one facility with multiple unloaders, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Feb. 10, 2026

USPS bets on ‘dramatic interest’ in last-mile plan as volume drops

Postmaster General David Steiner identified three growth priorities for the agency after it posted weaker results for its package shipping products in Q1.

By Max Garland • Feb. 9, 2026

AI’s influence on shoppers ups importance of inventory positioning

Consumers’ desire for speed and convenience in online shopping lends an edge to regional distribution models, experts said.

By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 6, 2026

Amazon same-day deliveries leap 70% YoY, faster speeds eyed

Orders for groceries and essentials have helped establish same-day as the e-commerce giant's fastest-growing delivery option.

By Max Garland • Feb. 6, 2026

Tractor Supply readies next phase of final-mile delivery plan

The retailer plans to expand its delivery capabilities to over 1,200 stores as it looks to reduce transportation costs.

By Max Garland • Feb. 4, 2026