FedEx preps 5.9% rate hike, surcharge increases for 2027

Standard U.S. shipping rates will jump starting Jan. 4, but the package-level impact will vary depending on service used, weight and shipping distance.

By Max Garland • Sept. 21, 2026

When demand won’t sit still: Building a more flexible warehouse network

See how flexible warehousing can help supply chains adapt as demand, inventory and markets shift.

By Joe Greek • Sept. 21, 2026

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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

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The hidden cost of operating two shipping systems

Freight sat out the shipping consolidation trend. Here's what closing that gap actually looks like.

By Emilie Bingham and Matt Averitt • Sept. 21, 2026

FedEx levies fees on US imports from Canada, Europe and others

The demand surcharges, which also include higher fees for China-to-U.S. volume, will take effect as parcel shippers gear up for peak season.

By Max Garland • Sept. 18, 2026

3 tips from Chewy’s COO on gaining a last-mile delivery edge

Personalization and close carrier collaboration can help shippers win in a space where Amazon and Walmart loom large, Scott Anderson told Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • Sept. 18, 2026

Diesel prices surge past $6.28 per gallon

A national average delivered another significant jump in record-setting prices.

By David Taube • Sept. 18, 2026

SC Ports, Norfolk Southern’s intermodal service grows Southeast reach

The daily rail service to Huntsville, Alabama, extends the Port of Charleston’s connectivity to more markets, including Middle Tennessee.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 17, 2026

San Pedro Ports seek zero-emission truck usage boost via new incentive program

The proposed program would pay up to $36,000 per year for qualifying trucks that operate at the port complex.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 17, 2026

USPS network revamp challenges on-time delivery from rural areas

An initiative to reduce trips to and from post offices far from major processing facilities has disproportionately impacted rural customers, per an agency watchdog report.

By Max Garland • Sept. 16, 2026

Good Culture names COO to scale supply chain

Kirk Jensen will focus on strengthening supply chain and manufacturing operations at Good Culture to improve availability and speed to shelf for retail partners, CEO Jesse Merrill said.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 16, 2026

DHL Express rolls out heavyweight air cargo service

Heavy Weight Express can handle up to 6,000 pounds per shipment and targets shippers in multiple sectors, including automotive manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 15, 2026

OnTrac aims to turn available capacity into lower delivery prices

A savings tool in pilot testing is part of the carrier's efforts to become "much more customer centric," CEO Mike Brown told Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • Sept. 15, 2026

Ocean peak season endures, defying forecast of early end

Shipments may crest in September despite expectations peak season would fade by now, per the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 14, 2026

CBP: Shippers could lose import privileges if customs info is wrong

The agency will void the right to bring merchandise into the U.S for shippers with inaccurate information on file, starting Sept. 18.

By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 11, 2026

Port of New York, New Jersey to launch $39M ZEV voucher program

In a parallel move, another outreach will give $5 million toward new charging stations.

By David Taube • Sept. 11, 2026

FedEx launches Shopify app to combat surprise import charges

FedEx Duty and Tax, part of the carrier's new suite of global shipping tools, provides a cost guarantee at checkout and covers any overages.

By Max Garland • Sept. 11, 2026

Air cargo rates ease, shippers buy short-term capacity

Price growth declined for the third consecutive month, continuing a downward trend since a May peak, per Xeneta.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 11, 2026

2026 holiday delivery fees: Comparing USPS, FedEx, UPS and Amazon

This year's peak season surcharges are pricier than in 2025, placing further pressure on shippers already battered by fuel fees.

By Max Garland • Sept. 10, 2026

Amazon projects reduced reliance on USPS, UPS for delivery: report

The company estimates it will deliver over 86% of its own packages next year, per Business Insider, but Amazon cautioned that internal forecasts are preliminary.

By Max Garland • Sept. 9, 2026

Boston Scientific begins to restore shipping after cyberattack

The company is working through a backlog after the cyberattack hampered manufacturing, order processing and shipping.

By Ricky Zipp • Sept. 9, 2026

Trump escalates Canada trade war with new tariffs, import bans

The U.S.’ latest measures came the same day Canada started charging retaliatory tariffs matching levies the Trump administration installed last month.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2026

Miami airport sees limited air cargo disruption after Amazon crash

FedEx, DHL Express flight operations at Miami International Airport are operating as normal after Sunday’s deadly crash, but reduced runway capacity may have a longer impact.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 8, 2026

La-Z-Boy plans $23M Missouri manufacturing expansion, distribution center

The furniture maker will build a 150,000-square-foot distribution hub at the same location of one of its oldest manufacturing facilities.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 8, 2026

CBP wants stakeholder input on supply chain visibility push

The use of traceability technology and potential export documentation collection are among the topics stakeholders can comment on.

By Max Garland • Sept. 8, 2026

Tractor Supply’s Petsense selects Instacart for same-day delivery

The pet supply company's exclusive arrangement builds upon Tractor Supply and Instacart's existing relationship.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 8, 2026