FedEx urges customers to shift volumes from UPS to avoid strike risks

The carrier is telling shippers to act before March 31 if they want to avoid potential disruption this summer.

By Max Garland • March 2, 2023

LaserShip/OnTrac names new CEO

Mike Duffy is currently a board member for the regional parcel carrier and CEO of FleetPride, a truck and trailer parts distributor.

By Max Garland • March 1, 2023

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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Amazon expanding same-day delivery service

The e-commerce giant is leaning into ultrafast delivery options, though it could come with more fees.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 27, 2023

Walmart’s store-fulfilled delivery sales nearly triple in two years

The retail giant has been expanding its delivery capabilities in recent years amid the e-commerce boom.

By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2023

Misfits Market to close 3 fulfillment centers following Imperfect Foods acquisition

The online grocer will rely on smaller facilities to service customers as it streamlines operations.

By Max Garland • Feb. 22, 2023

Target plans $100M investment to expand next-day delivery

The retailer will add more than six new sortation facilities as it builds out its stores-as-hubs strategy.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 22, 2023

Shopify to expand program offering better delivery date visibility

Shop Promise has drawn comparisons to Amazon's “Buy with Prime” feature.

By Max Garland • Feb. 16, 2023

FedEx preps revamp of operations, networks for long-term savings

As demand plummets, the delivery giant seeks to save billions of dollars through its DRIVE program and Network 2.0.

By Max Garland • Feb. 15, 2023

FedEx Ground to use Express for Hawaii deliveries, pickups

The move follows a similar shift in Alaska in October and is “based on the unique characteristics of these markets,” the company said.

By Max Garland • Feb. 8, 2023

2023 outlook: Is this the year supply chains stabilize?

Freight rates are finally easing, but geopolitical turmoil and ongoing economic uncertainty continue to create headaches for businesses.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 6, 2023

FedEx to lay off 10% of officers, directors

The cuts will help the delivery giant become “a more efficient, agile organization,” President and CEO Raj Subramaniam told staff.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Feb. 3, 2023

Patent Pending: Choosing when to deploy AVs, using drones in intermodal transit

Amazon and UPS have some unusual ideas on how to integrate autonomous vehicles and other technology into their operations.

By Max Garland • Feb. 1, 2023

Flytrex, drone partner receive critical FAA approval for expansion

The carrier, whose customers include Taco Bell and Wendy's, may be able to scale delivery service to 82 million eligible properties nationwide.

By Julie Littman • Feb. 1, 2023

FedEx, Shippo agreement expands small shipper access to delivery discounts

The deal with the shipping platform gives FedEx access to more potential customers as it looks to offset volume declines.

By Max Garland • Feb. 1, 2023

‘We can work this out’: UPS CEO optimistic on Teamsters negotiations

The union threatened to strike if a deal isn't reached by July 31. Carol Tomé said tweaks to the existing contract should be enough.

By Max Garland • Jan. 31, 2023

Will UPS workers strike? What shippers should know about Teamsters contract talks

The carrier's sprawling delivery network will be at risk unless a deal is reached by July 31.

By Max Garland • Jan. 30, 2023

Why shippers will add more FedEx and UPS competitors to their carrier mix in 2023

Interest in last mile alternatives is up. Experts say Amazon could take advantage by launching a competing service.

By Max Garland • Jan. 27, 2023

Why drone delivery hasn’t taken flight in the US

The Federal Aviation Administration will propose new regulations this year, including changes to visual line of sight requirements to support greater drone use, a federal official said.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 19, 2023

About 1,400 misclassified drivers awarded $5.6 million: Labor Dept.

Parts Authority and Diligent Delivery Systems denied workers minimum wage, overtime pay and other benefits, the agency said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 18, 2023

Rollo launches fleet for Las Vegas deliveries

The shipping platform provider will offer delivery within the city using three Ford E-Transits as shippers look to diversify their carrier mixes.

By Max Garland • Jan. 17, 2023

Walmart to offer fulfillment tech, delivery services through Salesforce

The partnership is positioned to drive more volume to Walmart GoLocal as it pursues growth in the competitive same-day delivery sector.

By Max Garland • Jan. 12, 2023

FedEx Ground makes further cuts to Sunday home delivery coverage

The service, which once reached nearly 95% of the country, will cover more than half of the U.S. population effective mid-March.

By Max Garland • Jan. 10, 2023

UPS leads peak season on-time rate again in 2022: ShipMatrix

Rival FedEx ranked second among national carriers, posting a 7 percentage-point improvement from the last holiday season.

By Max Garland • Jan. 9, 2023

Walmart made over 6,000 drone deliveries in 2022

While the retailer seeks to eventually deliver 1 million packages by drone annually, an executive said it's encouraged by the initial response.

By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023

DoorDash launches package pickup service

The service's rollout comes in the midst of the busy post-holiday returns season.

By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2023