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What Veho learned testing delivery robots in Texas
The trial program with RIVR’s wheel-legged robot saw a 95% delivery success rate and required limited intervention, Veho CTO Fred Cook said.
By Max Garland • June 18, 2025 -
Retrieved from Nintendo on June 09, 2025Deep Dive
Nintendo launched the Switch 2 in a tariff storm. Now comes the difficult part.
The video game console maker will have to navigate the all-important peak season as reciprocal duties from the Trump administration are slated to return.
By Philip Neuffer • June 18, 2025 -
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Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.
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Amazon delivery robots offer ‘large opportunity’ for savings: BofA
The analysis comes as Amazon is reportedly developing software for robots that could eventually ride in delivery vans and bring packages to doorsteps.
By Alexei Alexis • June 18, 2025 -
As Los Angeles Port volumes slow, truckers see less business
Global tariffs have led to ripple effects across the supply chain, including fewer ships and containers to haul, per the port's executive director, Gene Seroka.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 16, 2025 -
DHL Express Canada to suspend operations nationwide Friday
As the strike enters its second week, the carrier is expected to temporarily stop international package imports prior to the planned shutdown.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated June 16, 2025 -
FedEx pickup prices to change in August
The adjustments for scheduled, automated and on-call parcel pickups come as the carrier pursues streamlined operations.
By Max Garland • June 13, 2025 -
Canada Post employees to vote on contract offers, official rules
An order by Canada's jobs minister could end months of labor turmoil if union members vote in favor of the carrier's proposals.
By Max Garland • June 12, 2025 -
JB Hunt, BNSF, GMXT launch cross-border intermodal service
All three companies seek to capitalize on the untapped potential from shippers converting over-the-road freight between the U.S. and Mexico to rail intermodal.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 12, 2025 -
Import surge expected amid tariff reprieve: NRF port tracker
The U.S.-China tariff reduction is spurring retailers to get cargo moving again, although demand will be muted versus last year, a report projects.
By Kelly Stroh • June 11, 2025 -
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Trump’s tariffs can stay while appeal weighed, court rules
Oral arguments are tentatively set for July 31 in the case, which is centered around the president’s authority to impose sweeping duties.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 11, 2025 -
Canada Post: Labor negotiations remain in ‘longstanding impasse’
Progress has been limited even as Canada’s job minister pushes the carrier and its workers’ union to arrange arbitration terms.
By Max Garland • June 10, 2025 -
FedEx bumps up fuel surcharge rates
The logistics giant also began applying its delivery area surcharge to new ZIP codes, creating more pricing changes for shippers to navigate.
By Max Garland • June 10, 2025 -
DHL Express Canada strike begins, union warns of delivery risks
The carrier can sustain its operations despite the labor action from over 2,100 employees, which followed a DHL lockout, a spokesperson said.
By Max Garland • June 9, 2025 -
Amazon to shutter Nevada fulfillment center in August
The previously announced closure comes as the e-commerce giant builds a same-day delivery facility in the region.
By Philip Neuffer • June 9, 2025 -
Walmart to expand drone delivery to 5 more cities
Customers in Atlanta, Houston and more will be able to tap into the technology by next year as part of the retailer's deepening collaboration with Wing.
By Max Garland • June 6, 2025 -
UPS surcharge updates impact fuel fees, bulky packages and more
The changes could bring added complexity and higher costs for parcel shippers, but tweaks to packaging and inventory placement can help limit their effects.
By Max Garland • June 5, 2025 -
Tariffs, de minimis changes spark air cargo capacity shifts
The countries of origin on Transpacific routes are changing as shippers move production out of China.
By Kelly Stroh • June 4, 2025 -
DHL Express Canada workers could strike as soon as Sunday
The carrier said contingency plans are in place in case of a labor action by more than 2,000 Unifor-represented employees, including drivers and warehouse workers.
By Max Garland • June 4, 2025 -
CPKC, Teamsters issued new labor deal by arbitrator
The railroad's represented workers' contract runs through December 2027 and includes 3% annual raises.
By Larry Avila • June 3, 2025 -
Canada Post turmoil: Shippers shift volume to UPS, FedEx and others
As an overtime ban persists, shippers are using multiple private carriers to pick up the slack, in spite of added fees and coverage limitations.
By Max Garland • June 2, 2025 -
Port of Savannah mobile app to improve trucking efficiency
The Georgia Ports Authority aims to speed up supply chain operations through easier access to information, such as changes to terminal gate hours.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 2, 2025 -
DHL inks Shopify partnership for easier seller access
The carrier is pre-integrated in Shopify Shipping in the U.S. and Germany, giving merchants an out-of-the-box option for logistics services.
By Max Garland • May 30, 2025 -
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Canada Post makes ‘final offers’ to union as parcel volume plummets
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers voiced its displeasure with the contract proposals while holding firm on its employee overtime ban.
By Max Garland • May 29, 2025 -
Canada Goose: Vertical manufacturing an edge against tariffs
Making goods in-house shielded the company from the brunt of tariffs, but not nervous consumers.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 29, 2025 -
RaceTrac gearing up for Louisiana growth with new distribution center
The $9 million facility will enhance the company’s supply chain in the state and support growing regional demand, the company said.
By Brett Dworski • May 29, 2025