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USPS says consolidator changes won’t hurt service. Stakeholders aren’t sold.
There could be "devastating" impacts to delivery reliability if the Postal Service isn't prepared, the Association for Postal Commerce said.
By Max Garland • June 18, 2024 -
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Canadian border agents to decide on new labor deal by July 4
Starting June 20, union members will vote on a tentative four-year agreement that forestalled a potential strike.
By Larry Avila • June 14, 2024 -
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TrendlineInside 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.
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How big retailers are battling the last-mile delivery squeeze
Walmart, Target and Kroger executives pointed to price and technology improvements that they are using to offset cost pressures.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • June 13, 2024 -
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FedEx layoffs: Cost cuts target up to 2,000 Europe jobs
The company aims to slash back-office and commercial roles and consolidate certain activities in the region.
By Max Garland • June 12, 2024 -
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CPKC’s next distribution center to aid automotive growth
The railroad expects the 30-acre facility will help it move finished vehicles more efficiently.
By Larry Avila • June 12, 2024 -
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Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government
The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.
By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024 -
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Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline
The union has renewed its threats to take job action if no deal is reached this week.
By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024 -
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3PL to open Texas transportation center in Q3
The site will coordinate drayage, intermodal and final-mile services for ITS Logistics’ Fort Worth distribution hub.
By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024 -
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UPS’ Roadie plans expansion for big and bulky delivery service
RoadieXD, which leverages cross-dock facilities for fast shipping from distribution centers, is slated to reach Los Angeles and Chicago this year.
By Max Garland • June 10, 2024 -
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USPS struggles to sway online postage providers on Connect Local Mail
Three of the four companies the Postal Service discussed offering the same-day and next-day service to declined, citing various obstacles.
By Max Garland • June 5, 2024 -
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Amazon Labor Union affiliates with Teamsters
The new affiliation comes as the union has ramped up efforts to organize the retail giant's workers in the past few years.
By Larry Avila • June 4, 2024 -
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UPS’ Roadie expands Parts Town’s same-day delivery reach
The distributor can now deliver parts up to 50 miles within two hours.
By Max Garland • May 30, 2024 -
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‘Unprecedented’: Shipping group frets over USPS’ planned price hike
The Package Shippers Association said regulators should assess if there is enough competition for Parcel Select, a delivery service slated for a 25% average increase.
By Max Garland • May 29, 2024 -
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Where USPS’ network overhaul stands after consolidation pause
The agency will continue work this year at several existing and operating facilities throughout the country.
By Max Garland • May 29, 2024 -
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Williams-Sonoma makes strides in delivery efficiency
The retailer limited instances of shipments originating from out-of-market areas and multiple deliveries per order in Q1.
By Max Garland • May 24, 2024 -
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1-800-Flowers.com offsets delivery rate hikes with logistics optimization
The gift provider's efforts include placing inventory closer to end customers as it looks to mitigate fuel surcharges and other fees.
By Max Garland • May 23, 2024 -
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Shipping carrier diversification benefits Lulus in Q1
The fashion brand has added more delivery providers in recent quarters to offset rising shipping costs.
By Max Garland • May 23, 2024 -
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Delivery carrier SpeedX pursues growth with zone-skipping service
The company expects to triple or quadruple its volumes this year as it competes with the likes of FedEx and UPS.
By Max Garland • May 22, 2024 -
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Walmart fires back at Amazon in fast delivery race
The retailer delivered 4.4 billion items over the past 12 months with either same-day or next-day speeds.
By Max Garland • May 20, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapseHow supply chains used FLOW after the Baltimore bridge collapse
C.H. Robinson, ITS Logistics, Home Depot and IMC Companies shared insights on the federal data-sharing platform designed to improve visibility of disruptions.
By Colin Campbell , Larry Avila , Alejandra Carranza • May 15, 2024 -
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USPS pauses processing network consolidation until 2025
The agency halted the transfer of some operations at local plants to regional hubs amid lawmaker scrutiny and service woes.
By Max Garland • May 14, 2024 -
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Deep DiveUPS and FedEx battle over small business customers while Amazon looms
The delivery rivals are fighting to gain share in the lucrative volume segment as their relationships with larger shippers evolve.
By Max Garland • May 13, 2024 -
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USPS plans 25% average price hike for Parcel Select shippers
The ground delivery offering has been the target of controversial changes that would impact key shipping partners like DHL eCommerce and Pitney Bowes.
By Max Garland • May 13, 2024 -
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FedEx Express flags US delivery delays after severe weather
Disruptions are possible for shipments with a May 9 commitment after "hazardous operating conditions" challenged a key hub in Tennessee.
By Max Garland • May 9, 2024 -
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Etsy pushes for delivery date precision with new machine learning model
The initiative could help the e-commerce marketplace shake its reputation as a laggard when it comes to shipping time frames.
By Max Garland • May 8, 2024
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