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2025 brings wave of parcel carrier rate hikes
Shippers are facing price increases and surcharge changes but have room to negotiate discounts.
By Max Garland • Jan. 8, 2025 -
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USPS’ transportation consolidation efforts have hurt service: OIG
The Postal Service's Local Transportation Optimization initiative particularly impacted on-time delivery for rural customers, per an agency watchdog report.
By Max Garland • Jan. 8, 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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Winter Storm Blair: FedEx, UPS and US Postal Service warn of delays
Delivery services across the central and eastern U.S. have been stymied by the severe weather.
By Max Garland • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Walmart misled delivery drivers on earnings access, lawsuit claims
The CFPB says the retailer deposited Spark drivers' pay into illegally opened accounts without their consent.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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FedEx targets growth in 4 customer segments
Network changes and new capabilities aim to snag market share in healthcare and automotive B2B, U.S. e-commerce, global air freight and Europe.
By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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Mexico restricts duty-free apparel imports
The rule change will significantly impact foreign fashion brands and 3PLs using Mexico for de minimis shipments to the U.S.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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Exploring the de minimis exemption’s role in supply chains
The provision has come under fire in recent years, with any potential changes likely impacting manufacturing, parcel shipping and air cargo operations.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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Supply Chains 2024: A year in pictures
The industry saw significant upheaval, with a major container vessel crash, natural disasters and port and rail shutdowns. Here are some memorable moments.
By Kelly Stroh , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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FedEx aims for ‘seamless’ customer transition with Freight spinoff
The less-than-truckload unit aims to sustain or improve service levels while also bolstering its sales ranks.
By Max Garland • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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Amazon warehouse workers on strike amid holiday rush
The e-commerce giant said work stoppages at seven facilities have not impacted operations.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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‘The right time’: FedEx will spin off FedEx Freight LTL unit
FedEx Freight will be separated from the parcel giant, creating a new publicly traded company, the board announced.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Amazon faces Senate probe, strike threats over warehouse safety allegations
“Our employees’ safety is and always will be our top priority,” an Amazon spokesperson said Monday.
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Tractor Supply plans big last-mile delivery upgrade
The retailer’s multiyear initiative will lead to more bulky products delivered via its in-house network, Chief Supply Chain Officer Colin Yankee said.
By Max Garland • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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UPS to hike SurePost rates, delivery area surcharges
The service will see higher increases compared to last year as it navigates higher demand and changes at the Postal Service, which it often relies on.
By Max Garland • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Best Buy leans on distribution upgrades for faster delivery
The electronics retailer opened a new distribution center in Texas and upgraded technology at a New York facility.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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FedEx plans additional surcharge changes for 2025
The carrier is adding a fee for processing inbound U.S. imports and delivery area surcharges for new ZIP codes, among other adjustments.
By Max Garland • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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OnTrac, GLS US announce upcoming rate hikes
The carriers are also implementing higher surcharges as they try to keep pace with FedEx and UPS' price increases.
By Max Garland • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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FedEx, UPS’ 2025 fee hikes will wallop bulky package shippers
Surcharges applied to larger products are outpacing other fee increases, parcel pricing experts say.
By Max Garland • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Need a de minimis strategy? Here are 4 questions every shipper should ask.
Shipping using Section 321 is not a good idea for every e-commerce company, logistics experts say.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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USPS softens service targets as DeJoy takes heat from Congress
The agency lowered its on-time delivery goals for fiscal year 2025 to 80% for some Postal Service offerings, igniting further criticism from lawmakers.
By Max Garland • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Dollar General scales back on temporary warehouses
The discount retailer plans to rely more on self-owned distribution centers to boost performance and capacity.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Canada Post strike: What shippers should know
The work stoppage is sparking shipping delays and capacity challenges at other carriers, disrupting the flow of holiday packages.
By Max Garland • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Best Buy launches scheduled parcel delivery
The capability, live in several U.S. markets, allows customers to schedule a two-hour delivery window up to a week in advance.
By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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FedEx plans North Carolina layoffs in Network 2.0 rollout
The delivery giant is closing one ship center and trimming its workforce at another, impacting 341 employees.
By Max Garland • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Parcel carriers poised for faster peak season deliveries
November delivery speeds improved by 27% year over year amid better fulfillment and transit times, according to project44.
By Max Garland • Dec. 4, 2024
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