FedEx Network 2.0: Tracking closures, layoffs across the US

The logistics giant is shutting down ship centers as part of its plan to streamline operations. Here's how the overhaul is progressing.

By Max Garland • July 14, 2025

US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico

President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media Saturday morning. 

By Max Garland , Philip Neuffer • July 12, 2025

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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Amazon ups maximum box length for FBA orders

The jump from 25 inches to 36 inches opens the door for Fulfillment by Amazon users to update their packaging designs and potentially trim logistics costs.

By Max Garland • July 11, 2025

US plans 35% tariffs on Canada imports

President Donald Trump said the duties will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs. 

By Philip Neuffer • July 11, 2025

Apple promotes a ‘central architect’ of its supply chain to COO

Sabih Khan has overseen planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and product fulfillment for the company as SVP of operations for the last six years.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 10, 2025

FedEx’s 2025 peak season surcharges higher than last year

The fees begin in September and will see prices escalate from Nov. 24 to Dec. 28, covering the busy holiday shipping stretch.

By Max Garland • July 10, 2025

Trump orders Section 301 investigation on Brazil

The U.S. also will levy 50% tariffs on the country starting Aug. 1, the president said Wednesday.

By Philip Neuffer • July 9, 2025

Honda launches quadricycle-based urban cargo delivery business

The automaker designed an electric quadricycle for the last-mile delivery service it plans to offer.

By Dan Zukowski • July 9, 2025

Postal Service’s air cargo shift from FedEx to UPS creates savings

The agency's air transportation spending dropped 43% after changing its primary carrier, per the USPS Office of Inspector General.

By Max Garland • July 9, 2025

Trump says copper, pharmaceutical tariffs coming ‘very soon’

The stated levies, including 50% for copper, would add to the list of sector-specific tariffs the Trump administration has introduced this year.

By Philip Neuffer • July 8, 2025

FedEx cuts Asia-Americas capacity to match trade demand

Despite the overall reduction, the carrier has made network changes to capture growth in Southeast Asia, including a Singapore-to-U.S. flight.

By Kelly Stroh • July 8, 2025

Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others

The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in mostly identical letters shared by the president.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated July 12, 2025

US preps for August return of country-specific reciprocal tariffs

The Trump administration plans to reinstate the levies Aug. 1 after alerting individual trading partners of their specific duty rates starting Monday.

By Philip Neuffer • July 7, 2025

De minimis exemption slated to end in 2027

Commercial use of the trade tool allowing low-cost imports to avoid duties will be repealed as part of an expansive bill President Donald Trump signed on Friday.

By Max Garland • July 4, 2025

Postal Service stakeholders call for pause of agency’s overhaul plan

Leaders of package shipping and mailing groups said USPS should concentrate on last-mile delivery rather than filling out its middle-mile network.

By Max Garland • July 2, 2025

US, Vietnam reach trade deal, Trump says

Stateside imports from Vietnam will be subject to a 20% tariff under the agreement, the president announced Wednesday.

By Kelly Stroh • July 2, 2025

FedEx establishes automotive vertical in B2B shipping push

The logistics giant aims to capture more premium volume in the North American auto market, Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said.

By Max Garland • July 2, 2025

Amazon projected to ship more than USPS by 2028: Pitney Bowes

The company's logistics arm has already surpassed FedEx and UPS in terms of U.S. volume after years of blistering growth.

By Max Garland • June 30, 2025

Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2025

As the first half of the year wraps up, here’s a look at the remaining trade shows focused on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated June 30, 2025

Maersk plans last-mile delivery upgrades

The ocean shipping titan could make a bigger splash in U.S. parcel delivery via added features and use of its own vehicles.

By Max Garland • June 30, 2025

DHL Express Canada strike ends, operations resuming

Impacted customers can expect their deliveries June 30 following employees’ ratification of a new labor contract, the carrier said.

By Max Garland • June 30, 2025

J.C. Penney to close Texas warehouse

The closure in Haslet will impact around 300 employees. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 30, 2025

Academy Sports and Outdoors eases tariff pressure with multilevered strategy

The retailer in Q1 frontloaded $85 million in evergreen products like bicycles to offset duty-driven product cost increases.

By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2025

CPKC to remedy service disruptions impacting dwell times, switches

While the railroad stated it’s “too early to offer firm predications” for a full return to service, it expects operations to be fixed by mid-July.

By Kelly Stroh • June 27, 2025

Walmart tests dark stores to accelerate delivery

The brick-and-mortar locations will fulfill online orders — but are not open to the public. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 27, 2025