Logistics

LaserShip/OnTrac to increase ground rates 6.9% in 2023

The carrier is following the standard set by FedEx and UPS, while others tout their smaller rate hikes as an advantage.

By Max Garland • Dec. 2, 2022

Maersk, IBM to shut down blockchain joint venture TradeLens

The tool was intended to start a “digital revolution” for the supply chain. But it will reach the end of its life in Q1 2023 as it failed to achieve commercial viability. 

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 30, 2022

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Retail Supply Chains

Rising costs and logistics delays have led retailers to adapt to adversity. A selection of stories shows how.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

FedEx and Cart.com launch data-sharing alliance for e-commerce fulfillment

The logistics giant gains a deeper look into pre-purchase behaviors, while the e-commerce platform gets access to post-purchase insights.

By Max Garland • Nov. 29, 2022

LaserShip/OnTrac opens sort center near Philadelphia in time for peak season

The parcel carrier said the facility will effectively double its capacity in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

By Max Garland • Nov. 28, 2022

Lufthansa Cargo adds route to slash delivery times for salmon shippers

The carrier’s newly added A321 freighters are helping the company provide customized supply chain solutions.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 28, 2022

Warehouse construction pipeline reaches record high as demand slows

An increase in construction comes as consumer trends shift.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 28, 2022

Ocean carriers plan to reduce capacity as demand falls

Maersk, Zim and Matson are rightsizing capacity across several trade lanes, including some Transpacific routes affected by cargo diversions.

By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 23, 2022

Lowe’s expands use of market delivery model for large products

The home improvement retailer has converted eight regions, covering more than half of its stores, to the new approach.

By Max Garland • Nov. 22, 2022

FedEx Ground contractor group disbands, denounces calls for work stoppages

Spencer Patton launched the Trade Association for Logistics Professionals to help contractors collectively push for change. It fell apart months later.

By Max Garland • Nov. 18, 2022

Pitney Bowes’ 2023 rates to increase 6.5% for its e-commerce services

The price hike is higher than last year's annual increase, but falls below upcoming increases at FedEx and UPS.

By Max Garland • Nov. 18, 2022

USPS better equipped for 2022 holidays after past peak struggles

The Postal Service will be less reliant on “peak season heroics” this year, an agency representative said at a House subcommittee hearing.

By Max Garland • Nov. 17, 2022

MSC Air Cargo prepares to take off ahead of schedule

The carrier will begin weekly services connecting Mexico City, Indianapolis, Frankfurt and Hong Kong using an Atlas Air-operated 777-200F.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 17, 2022

Amid strike fears, cargo diversion a key fixture in 2022’s supply chain playbook

The shadow of negotiations clouds U.S. railroads and West Coast ports. Shippers have leaned on less-risky alternatives, despite some drawbacks.

By Max Garland • Nov. 16, 2022

Microsoft unveils ‘Supply Chain Center’ with Kraft Heinz, Daimler among customers

The tech company is integrating its supply chain offerings into a single package that helps connect ERPs and other supply chain solutions.

By Edwin Lopez , Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 14, 2022

USPS plans 2023 rate hikes for some shipping services

Price adjustments vary depending on the product, and a few rates will remain unchanged.

By Max Garland • Nov. 11, 2022

Amazon showcases new Prime Air delivery drone design

The MK30 is set to come into service in 2024. It's lighter and smaller than the MK27-2 that is slated to make deliveries this year.

By Max Garland • Nov. 11, 2022

American Eagle’s Quiet Platforms secures partnership to improve parcel tracking

The retailer's logistics arm has teamed with Parcel Perform to give shippers better carrier visibility.

By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 10, 2022

FedEx suspends Express, Ground services in Florida areas hit by Tropical Storm Nicole

The company listed on Thursday hundreds of affected ZIP codes, covering places like Daytona Beach, Orlando and West Palm Beach.

By Max Garland • Nov. 10, 2022

Air cargo volumes, rates continue to plummet ahead of holidays

There is no indication there will be a peak season for air freight, a Xeneta executive said.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 8, 2022

Pitney Bowes readies for volume boost from Shein, other new clients

The shipping and mailing company landed additional customers ahead of the peak season after making investments to improve service levels.

By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2022

Amazon rolls out Rivian EVs in more cities for holiday deliveries

The company has delivered more than 5 million packages to U.S. customers using the electric vans since July.

By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2022

Apple expects China COVID-19 restrictions to delay iPhone shipments

A major supplier is working at reduced capacity amid a resurgence of the virus.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 7, 2022

FedEx Freight tests dimensional LTL pricing

The pilot program takes into account the space a shipment requires in a truck, as well as the weight and shipping speed needed.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 7, 2022

DHL Express US shipping rates to jump 7.9% in 2023

The international express shipping provider’s annual price hike outpaces the average increases UPS and FedEx will soon implement.

By Max Garland • Nov. 7, 2022

Adding awareness and intelligence to the supply chain

The need for an efficient supply chain has never been greater as witnessed by the massive issues experienced during the pandemic. How do you achieve this level of real-time monitoring, highly accurate awareness, and intelligence?

Nov. 7, 2022