FMC to probe 7 ocean chokepoints to improve shipping conditions

The Federal Maritime Commission may bar container ships registered in countries it says are contributing to congestion and delays from entering U.S. ports.

By Kelly Stroh • March 19, 2025

Carriers upgrade border shipping amid tariff tumult

Estes Express Lines and Pitt Ohio rolled out new services focused on Canada and Mexico, respectively.

By Colin Campbell • March 18, 2025

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Peak season management

Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

UPS slaps temporary fee on China-to-US shipments

The $0.29 per pound surcharge is active until March 29, adding to other expenses parcel shippers are navigating.

By Max Garland • March 17, 2025

Amazon’s LTL pursuit threatens to shuffle retail volumes in market

The company could upend the sector just by handling its own shipments.

By Colin Campbell • March 17, 2025

Attention shippers: Your shipment data is about to change

Big NMFC changes are coming! Learn how new LTL freight classification standards impact your shipments, carriers and operations.

By Holly Taylor, NMFTA • March 17, 2025

UPS to cut sorting shift in North Carolina as more closures loom

The carrier is evaluating further reductions in its network as part of an efficiency push, but details are limited.

By Max Garland • March 14, 2025

NMFTA aims to simplify freight classification with new tool

The ClassIT+ platform, coming this summer, contains several upgrades intended to ease changes for shippers and carriers.

By Colin Campbell • March 14, 2025

USPS will work with Elon Musk’s DOGE to cut costs

The agency plans to cut 10,000 employees via early retirement as it seeks further reform, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said.

By Max Garland • March 14, 2025

How Foot Locker’s supply chain is lacing up for the future

Better inventory management and stronger vendor collaboration is helping the sneaker retailer advance its companywide transformation plan.

By Philip Neuffer • March 14, 2025

Alternative delivery providers ramp up service coverage

Jitsu, SpeedX and Veho have unveiled new regional launches this year in a continued push for volume and market share.

By Max Garland • March 12, 2025

What privatizing the US Postal Service could mean for prices, coverage

As President Donald Trump mulls big changes for the agency, experts said taking it private could put some of its current advantages at risk.

By Max Garland • March 12, 2025

5 insights from Lowe’s EVP of Supply Chain

Margi Vagell explains how the home improvement retailer approaches network optimization, automation implementation and balancing customer segments.

By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025

How Dick’s Sporting Goods is mastering the omnichannel game

The retailer has found success by shifting from a speed-at-all-costs strategy to one that prioritizes predictability for customers.

By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025

Retailers to continue frontloading amid tariff tumult: forecast

A sustained cargo surge at U.S. ports will continue as Trump administration policy uncertainty continues, per the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates' Global Port Tracker.

By Philip Neuffer • March 10, 2025

Tariffs create frenzy in cross-border trucking

Some customers have seen an increase in wait times at the U.S.-Mexico border, while others are adjusting to avoid higher duties.

By Alejandra Carranza , Colin Campbell • March 10, 2025

CMA CGM to invest $20B in US operations

The company will use the money to expand its U.S. flag fleet and logistics capacity at a time when President Donald Trump is pushing for maritime expansion.

By Kelly Stroh • March 10, 2025

UPS rolls out fuel surcharge hikes, processing fee changes

One expert said FedEx could be poised to match the increases, which include a higher late payment rate and fees for check and wire transfers.

By Max Garland • March 7, 2025

Cargo theft reaching record levels, prompting calls for congressional action

Carriers and shippers urged congress to combat the issue by stepping up enforcement and creating a task force.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 7, 2025

UPS’ Happy Returns eyes more automation after strong peak results

The company is exploring new ways to leverage robotics, such as systems to unload trucks and reduce the physical strain on workers.

By Max Garland • March 6, 2025

FedEx Network 2.0 consolidation spreads to 8 more locations

The carrier confirmed the ship centers would close or cut staff starting this month as it continues to merge its separate Express and Ground operations.

By Max Garland • March 5, 2025

US pauses auto tariffs by one month

The exemption covers cars imported through the USMCA and comes after President Donald Trump spoke with the Big Three automakers.

By Philip Neuffer • March 5, 2025

UniUni plans US delivery coverage expansion

The parcel carrier aims to reach 70% of the U.S. by September as it pushes to be a national competitor to FedEx, UPS and others.

By Max Garland • March 5, 2025

Trump’s trade war heats up as countries retaliate against tariffs

Mexico, Canada and China all announced they would counter the president's orders after additional duties went into effect this week.

By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez , Max Garland • March 4, 2025

CBP prepares to enforce Canada, Mexico tariffs

The agency revealed its planned changes to the harmonized tariff schedule in a federal register notice hours before the March 4 start date.

By Edwin Lopez • March 3, 2025

Trump hikes tariffs on China by 10%

The president also maintained that the pause on duties for Canada and Mexico will come to an end Tuesday.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated March 3, 2025