Chick-fil-A tests autonomous delivery in Austin, Texas

Refraction AI’s delivery robots could provide an advantage over bots like Kiwibot and Starship, which are smaller and tend to drive only on sidewalks.

By Julie Littman • June 9, 2022

Google harnesses Maps data as it enters last mile market

The tech giant has launched two tools for fleets as companies seek more efficient home delivery options. Experts differ on Google's next move.

By Max Garland • June 8, 2022

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

American Eagle’s logistics arm adds Saks Off Fifth, Fanatics as customers

Six months after announcing its Quiet Logistics acquisition, the retailer is on the hunt for more clients.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 2, 2022

UPS strengthens same-day delivery services with Delivery Solutions acquisition

Since announcing plans last year to explore same-day delivery, the logistics giant has made two acquisitions that add to its standing in the space.

By Max Garland • June 1, 2022

Small parcel carriers nearly double volume, revenue in 2021: Pitney Bowes

Delivery giants including FedEx, UPS and Amazon Logistics grew at a slower rate than alternatives did last year.

By Max Garland • May 25, 2022

Walmart building capacity to deliver 1M packages a year by drone

DroneUp and the retailer aim to have delivery hubs set up at 34 facilities by the end of 2022.

By Max Garland • May 24, 2022

Walmart GoLocal expands delivery to 1,600 locations

Expanding its service should help GoLocal operate more efficiently as it competes with other same-day delivery providers.

By Max Garland • May 23, 2022

SpartanNash inks delivery and distribution deal with DoorDash

DoorDash will become a delivery option for the grocery company's stores and independent retail clients, while SpartanNash will begin supplying DashMart online convenience stores.

By Jeff Wells • May 19, 2022

Boxed says FedEx agreement will lower delivery costs, expand weekend service

The deal will help FedEx grow its e-commerce customer base and boost weekend package volumes.

By Max Garland • May 16, 2022

Robomart, Unilever link up to reinvent the ice cream truck

Robomart says its model cuts out typical e-commerce steps that can be a hassle for customers, like building baskets, checking out, choosing a delivery window and communicating with drivers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 13, 2022

Delivery partners key for Papa Johns amid staffing hurdles

While driver shortages weigh on Pizza Hut and Domino's, Papa Johns has leveraged delivery aggregators to fulfill peak demand.

By Julie Littman • May 10, 2022

UPS encounters unexpected drop in parcel volumes as e-commerce growth slows

Despite the drop, UPS' per-package revenue increased as it follows its strategy of prioritizing more profitable deliveries over pure volume growth.

By Max Garland • April 26, 2022

Seattle-area grocer launches all-electric delivery fleet

The systems that cool the vans' batteries keep their cargo areas cold, taking away the need for conventional refrigeration technology, according to van owner and operator PacWesty.

By Sam Silverstein • April 21, 2022

Amazon to levy 5% fuel and inflation surcharge for fulfillment services

The surcharge, a first for Fulfillment by Amazon, comes after the e-commerce giant already hiked fees in January to help offset higher operating costs.

By Max Garland • April 14, 2022

Kroger to supply restaurants with next-day delivery service

The grocer, which has been rapidly expanding its fulfillment capabilities, is positioning its new business unit as a supplier for small and independent restaurant operators.

By Jeff Wells • April 12, 2022

BJ's Wholesale teams with DoorDash to offer grocery delivery

DoorDash has been aggressively building its presence in the competitive grocery delivery space, raising pressure on rival company Instacart.

By Sam Silverstein • April 4, 2022

Peak surcharges boost FedEx's record December

Higher delivery rates are squeezing shippers and a new fuel surcharge announced from FedEx will add to cost pressures.

By Max Garland • March 18, 2022

Costco grows its LTL arm to fulfill 85% of big-and-bulky home deliveries

The retailer's acquisition of a middle- and final-mile carrier as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold has allowed it to take more control over its delivery process.

By Max Garland • March 16, 2022

New mobile 'smart stores' can meet customers in a variety of locations

The units from automation startup Tortoise can be used to sell items in front of a retail location after hours, inside a store or at stadiums and other venues.

By Sam Silverstein • March 16, 2022

White House ends Russian oil, energy imports into US

President Joe Biden said the actions would "inflict further pain on Putin, but there will be cost as well here."

By Jim Stinson • March 8, 2022

Macy's: Lowering delivery costs is a 'top priority'

The retailer seeks to improve in-store fulfillment and reduce the number of split shipments to deflate last-mile costs.

By Max Garland • March 2, 2022

Postal Service courts small shippers with next-day local delivery service

The launch of Connect Local gives smaller businesses access to the same offering USPS has provided to larger shippers, an agency executive said.

By Max Garland • Feb. 22, 2022

Tracking the shift to 24/7 supply chains

The San Pedro Bay ports could continue to dangle the threat of a container dwell fee through this summer.

Maersk dives into bulky delivery services with $1.7B Pilot deal

The deal furthers the shipping line's ambitions to become an end-to-end supply chain service provider.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 9, 2022

High parcel demand means another year of 'firm pricing' for UPS

Limited space in carrier networks and high delivery costs aren't expected to fade this year. 

By Max Garland • Feb. 2, 2022