UPS invests $50M in automotive, industrial logistics push

The carrier will launch time-definite services for heavy air freight to and from Mexico and has hired experts in high-priority segments.

By Max Garland • May 29, 2026

USPS, DHL eCommerce ink $10B-plus long-term contract

The deal adds to other arrangements the agency has secured with Amazon and UPS as it looks to improve its financial outlook.

By Max Garland • May 28, 2026

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

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Walmart: Store-fulfilled deliveries getting faster

More than 36% of deliveries from stores arrived in three hours or less in Q1, with quicker speeds fueling customer engagement, EVP and CFO John David Rainey said.

By Kelly Stroh • May 28, 2026

Full tariff refunds for de minimis imports? US says no

A lawsuit aims to revive the exemption and land refunds on all tariffs for shipments that would have qualified, but the Justice Department offered a rebuttal.

By Max Garland • May 27, 2026

CBP raises accepted tariff refunds to $85B

As of May 22, about $20.6 billion in certified refunds with interest have been completed through Customs and Border Protection’s dedicated portal.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 26, 2026

Sherwin-Williams partnership enables outbound volume boost during peak

The paint brand partnered with ITS Logistics for transport from its Nevada distribution center to circumvent capacity issues.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 26, 2026

Walmart rolling out simplified inbound logistics for suppliers

The retailer's Prepaid Consolidation Program enables suppliers to send products to one location, rather than managing shipments to multiple distribution centers.

By Max Garland • May 26, 2026

What Mattress Firm gained from contactless delivery

The shipping option has added customer flexibility and freed up drivers’ time despite early hurdles, executives said at Home Delivery World 2026.

By Max Garland • May 22, 2026

Havertys Furniture battles rising fuel costs across supply chain

The retailer is facing elevated vendor input costs and higher delivery fleet expenses as Iran war ripple effects challenge the furniture industry.

By Max Garland • May 20, 2026

Mondelēz taps AI for distribution centers to cut costs

The snack and confectionery manufacturer plans to bring more manufacturing and packaging in-house to "save quite a bit of money," EVP, COO and CFO Luca Zaramella said.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 19, 2026

DavidsTea sets up US fulfillment after de minimis’ end raises shipping hurdles

The tea company faced unpredictable delivery times and lower sales in the U.S. without the trade rule exemption, CEO Sarah Segal said.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 19, 2026

Target taps former Walmart exec as supply chain, logistics chief

Jeff England, who worked to improve inventory availability at QXO, will join the retailer on May 31 as it seeks to strengthen in-stock reliability.

By Max Garland • May 19, 2026

US and China to establish trade board, tout agriculture commitments

The two countries will use the board to manage bilateral trade for certain goods, and they also aim to resolve some non-tariff barriers in agriculture.

By Kelly Stroh • May 18, 2026

USPS to align dimensional pricing closer to FedEx, UPS

The agency plans to round up any fraction of an inch for several of its services, part of a wave of changes set to impact package shippers on July 12.

By Max Garland • May 18, 2026

UP, NS merger: What other railroads are saying

Competitors such as BNSF, CPKC and CSX say Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's refiled application falls short. Here's why.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 18, 2026

Parcel costs are moving faster than your audits can catch them

Carrier pricing moves in real time now. Is your parcel team keeping up?

May 18, 2026

How the USPS improved its 2025 peak season performance

Communication and processing upgrades helped, but several services still fell short of performance targets, per a report from the USPS Office of Inspector General.

By Max Garland • May 15, 2026

FedEx advances ServiceNow partnership with procurement integration

Network insights from the logistics giant will help enable data-driven supplier management and boost visibility, per a news release.

By Max Garland • May 14, 2026

Dollar Tree is boosting logistics resiliency

A new Arizona distribution center is part of the retailer's strategy to cut transit times, Chief Supply Chain Officer Roxanne Weng said.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 14, 2026

FedEx, Maersk and GXO downplay Amazon Supply Chain Services threat

The logistics companies said their capabilities and focus areas are largely different from what Amazon is now offering to all businesses.

By Max Garland • May 13, 2026

CBP approves $35B in tariff refunds for defunct levies

A recently launched agency portal has validated and begun paying returns for over 8 million entries subject to duties struck down by the Supreme Court this year.

By Phil Neuffer • May 13, 2026

Air cargo spot rates surge 30% in April

Xeneta attributed the spike to supply issues, not jet fuel volatility, despite carrier surcharges.

By Kelly Stroh • May 12, 2026

Amazon expanding 30-minute delivery service to more cities

The offering, which leverages smaller fulfillment locations near customers, aims to reach tens of millions of people by the end of 2026.

By Max Garland • May 12, 2026

USPS Ground Advantage plan could heat up lightweight package rates

The Postal Service wants to nix differences in prices based on weight for sub-pound shipments with its Ground Advantage Commercial offering.

By Max Garland • May 12, 2026

UPS and FedEx up international fuel surcharge rates, add surge fees

The changes impact various import and export shipments, including packages traveling to and from the U.S., adding to cost pressures for parcel shippers.

By Max Garland • May 11, 2026