OnTrac and DHL’s e-commerce unit roll out peak season surcharges

The parcel carriers join larger competitors like FedEx and UPS in adding home delivery fees for shippers during the holidays.

By Max Garland • Sept. 7, 2022

Ousted contractor launches vote of no confidence in FedEx Ground CEO

Delivery providers are also being asked about contract renegotiations, business profitability and if they fear retaliation over dissenting views.

By Max Garland • Sept. 6, 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

Ex-FedEx Ground contractor’s push for franchisee perks could spark legal battle

Spencer Patton floated contractor reclassification as the next phase of his campaign against Ground leadership.

By Max Garland • Sept. 6, 2022

Amazon rolls out delivery route algorithm to reduce miles driven

The e-commerce giant has deployed its “Condor” program nationwide after introducing it in January.

By Max Garland • Aug. 31, 2022

Kroger opens two new spoke e-commerce centers

The facilities in Illinois and Tennessee add to the grocer's online delivery network in two new metro areas.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 29, 2022

UPS peak surcharges to affect large shippers expecting strong holiday demand

The fee follows FedEx and the Postal Service announcing their own cost hikes.

By Max Garland • Aug. 29, 2022

FedEx terminates delivery agreements with face of Ground contractor revolt

Competitors “have sought to exploit” Spencer Patton's campaign for improved pay and other changes, the logistics giant said in a lawsuit.

By Max Garland • Aug. 29, 2022

How tensions between FedEx Ground and its contractors reached a boiling point

The logistics giant's model for independent delivery providers is broken, an analyst said. One contractor is leading a push for change.

By Max Garland • Aug. 25, 2022

Major FedEx Ground contractor to stop delivering if agreement isn’t reached by Black Friday

Spencer Patton, whose company operates 225 routes in 10 states, has publicly pushed for better contract terms for delivery providers to account for inflation. 

By Max Garland • Aug. 23, 2022

Geodis plans US last-mile expansion with logistics acquisition

The 3PL said Need It Now Delivers will help bolster its e-commerce delivery capabilities.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 23, 2022

Expert roundtable: How shippers should prepare for the 2022 peak season

Five industry insiders weighed in on whether carriers will be able to deliver during the holidays, and what shippers can do to ensure success.

By Max Garland • Aug. 22, 2022

Walmart GoLocal surpasses 1M deliveries

The retail giant’s white-label delivery service celebrates the one-year anniversary of its launch later this month.

By Max Garland • Aug. 16, 2022

Uber launches pilot to deliver equipment to Chicago restaurants

The partnership with foodservice equipment distributor Parts Town will provide two-hour delivery to operators and service technicians. 

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 16, 2022

USPS proposes peak season rate hikes amid drop in package demand

The temporary price increases “frankly seem pretty reasonable compared to what FedEx has proposed,” one consultant said.

By Max Garland • Aug. 11, 2022

Patent Pending: Ford floats drone-vehicle fleet, Walmart mulls mixing produce and dry goods shipments

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.

By Max Garland • Aug. 10, 2022

FedEx peak season surcharges target large shippers’ volume surges

The added fees in 2022 create further strain on customers who have weathered high fuel surcharges and tight capacity.

By Max Garland • Aug. 8, 2022

Leader of FedEx Ground contractor alliance slams CEO’s ‘tone-deaf’ response

The contractor group has also formed an association to voice concerns and, if necessary, "participate in legal challenges against FedEx Ground.”

By Max Garland • Aug. 4, 2022

UPS pilot program aims to deliver more packages in fewer stops

The initiative involves holding an order virtually until it can match another shipment going to the same address.

By Max Garland • Aug. 2, 2022

Amazon launches same-day delivery for Pac-Sun, GNC and other retailers

The service partnership with other brands shows the e-commerce giant’s focus is increasingly on services for third parties.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 2, 2022

LaserShip and OnTrac launch transcontinental delivery ahead of peak season

The regional carriers' agreement to merge last year opened the door for an alternative to FedEx and UPS's cross-country parcel delivery capabilities.

By Max Garland • July 29, 2022

FedEx Ground warns contractors group negotiations a breach of contract

The carrier is pushing back against a delivery provider alliance asking for higher per-stop pay.

By Max Garland • July 28, 2022

Flytrex drones can more than double their reach with FAA approval

The company can now deliver restaurant and retail orders to 100,000 potential customers in North Carolina and Texas.

By Max Garland • July 28, 2022

UPS launches plan to reduce late deliveries, keep trucks moving

A 10-minute improvement in delivery times translates to approximately $257 million in savings, said CEO Carol Tomé.

By Max Garland • July 27, 2022

Amazon preps Rivian EVs for delivery in 100 cities

The e-commerce giant plans to have 100,000 Rivian EVs making deliveries by the end of 2030.

By Max Garland • July 26, 2022

A USPS service testing next-day delivery made $191 in 3 months

Connect Local Mail has seen a tepid response so far, with 65 parcels delivered from January to March.

By Max Garland • July 25, 2022