UPS slaps temporary fee on China-to-US shipments

The $0.29 per pound surcharge is active until March 29, adding to other expenses parcel shippers are navigating.

By Max Garland • March 17, 2025

USPS will work with Elon Musk’s DOGE to cut costs

The agency plans to cut 10,000 employees via early retirement as it seeks further reform, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said.

By Max Garland • March 14, 2025

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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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How Foot Locker’s supply chain is lacing up for the future

Better inventory management and stronger vendor collaboration is helping the sneaker retailer advance its companywide transformation plan.

By Philip Neuffer • March 14, 2025

Alternative delivery providers ramp up service coverage

Jitsu, SpeedX and Veho have unveiled new regional launches this year in a continued push for volume and market share.

By Max Garland • March 12, 2025

What privatizing the US Postal Service could mean for prices, coverage

As President Donald Trump mulls big changes for the agency, experts said taking it private could put some of its current advantages at risk.

By Max Garland • March 12, 2025

5 insights from Lowe’s EVP of Supply Chain

Margi Vagell explains how the home improvement retailer approaches network optimization, automation implementation and balancing customer segments.

By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025

How Dick’s Sporting Goods is mastering the omnichannel game

The retailer has found success by shifting from a speed-at-all-costs strategy to one that prioritizes predictability for customers.

By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025

UPS rolls out fuel surcharge hikes, processing fee changes

One expert said FedEx could be poised to match the increases, which include a higher late payment rate and fees for check and wire transfers.

By Max Garland • March 7, 2025

FedEx Network 2.0 consolidation spreads to 8 more locations

The carrier confirmed the ship centers would close or cut staff starting this month as it continues to merge its separate Express and Ground operations.

By Max Garland • March 5, 2025

UniUni plans US delivery coverage expansion

The parcel carrier aims to reach 70% of the U.S. by September as it pushes to be a national competitor to FedEx, UPS and others.

By Max Garland • March 5, 2025

USPS Priority Next Day launches in 54 markets

The overnight delivery offering's rollout comes as the agency prioritizes direct relationships with shippers.

By Max Garland • March 3, 2025

Foxtrot relaunches delivery for Dallas stores

The upscale retailer returned to Texas earlier this year as it rebuilds after a disastrous 2024.

By Jessica Loder • March 3, 2025

AI’s supply chain potential among Manifest 2025 takeaways

Target and Unilever are among the companies capitalizing on artificial intelligence, but some are still struggling in areas like leveraging data.

By Max Garland • Feb. 28, 2025

Trump mulls bringing US Postal Service into Commerce Department

Such a move could advance the president's interests in privatizing the agency, but the idea is already seeing resistance.

By Max Garland • Feb. 24, 2025

Walmart expands same-day delivery reach

Technology advancements are also helping the retailer bring store-fulfilled orders to more customers.

By Max Garland • Feb. 21, 2025

Unilever’s ice cream supply chain looks to solve last-mile hurdles

Technology is helping with forecasting and visibility, but the last mile remains complicated, an executive said at Manifest 2025.

By Max Garland • Feb. 19, 2025

Postal Service leader Louis DeJoy prepares to step down

The Postmaster General is looking to facilitate a smooth transition as the Trump administration reportedly scrutinizes the agency.

By Max Garland • Feb. 18, 2025

USPS Ground Advantage volume jumps as shipping changes take root

The Postal Service has secured more direct customer contracts as volume for services used by package consolidators wanes.

By Max Garland • Feb. 7, 2025

USPS regulator pushes back on network overhaul efforts

The Postal Regulatory Commission says the agency isn’t “laying a foundation for success,” while Postmaster General Louis DeJoy asserts the Postal Service is on the right track.

By Max Garland • Feb. 5, 2025

USPS lifts brief suspension of inbound China, Hong Kong packages

The agency said it’s working with Customs and Border Protection to establish a better collection method for additional tariffs placed on China.

By Max Garland • Feb. 5, 2025

FedEx confirms 3 more facility closures for Network 2.0

Ship centers in Kentucky, New York and Pennsylvania will close in the coming months as the carrier merges its separate networks.

By Max Garland • Feb. 4, 2025

Supply chain outlook 2025: Key trends and risks to follow

The industry expects another year of geopolitical turmoil, severe weather and pricing pressure. Here's what you should know.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated Feb. 12, 2025

UPS SurePost’s Postal Service split sparked by service, cost worries

UPS executives acknowledged the shift could lead to a loss of customers, but touted upsides in making those deliveries in-house.

By Max Garland • Jan. 31, 2025

UPS to cut Amazon volume by more than 50%

The reduction will occur by the second half of 2026 as part of the carrier’s push to deliver more profitable packages.

By Max Garland • Jan. 30, 2025

UPS SurePost changes put shippers at a crossroads

Rate hikes and coverage changes are piquing customers' interest in alternatives, but contract penalties could complicate volume shifts, experts said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 29, 2025