Logistics


  • U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy attends a stamp unveiling ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on June 21, 2023 in Washington, D.C.
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    USPS Ground Advantage volume jumps as shipping changes take root

    The Postal Service has secured more direct customer contracts as volume for services used by package consolidators wanes.

    By Feb. 7, 2025
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    De minimis exemption temporarily returns for products from China

    Duty-free treatment for sub-$800 products will end again once systems are put in place to collect tariff revenue more effectively, per the White House.

    By Feb. 7, 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
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    USPS regulator pushes back on network overhaul efforts

    The Postal Regulatory Commission says the agency isn’t “laying a foundation for success,” while Postmaster General Louis DeJoy asserts the Postal Service is on the right track.

    By Feb. 5, 2025
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    USPS lifts brief suspension of inbound China, Hong Kong packages

    The agency said it’s working with Customs and Border Protection to establish a better collection method for additional tariffs placed on China.

    By Feb. 5, 2025
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    Trump’s tariff orders feature key clause for logistics managers

    Goods in transit from China will not be subject to tariffs if shippers can certify they were sent prior to Feb. 1.

    By , Feb. 4, 2025
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    Walmart Canada to sell trucking business

    Canada Cartage will operate the retail giant’s Canadian fleet, which ships deliveries to over 400 of its stores in the country.

    By Feb. 4, 2025
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    De minimis shipping from China axed under Trump tariffs

    The provision for low-cost goods is also at risk of being nixed for Canada and Mexico imports next month.

    By Feb. 4, 2025
  • The FedEx logo is displayed at a FedEx ship center on February 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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    FedEx confirms 3 more facility closures for Network 2.0

    Ship centers in Kentucky, New York and Pennsylvania will close in the coming months as the carrier merges its separate networks.

    By Feb. 4, 2025
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    Whole Foods unveils new code of conduct for seafood supply chain

    The policy strengthens labor protections and applies to all forms of seafood products the retailer sells, including sushi.

    By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 4, 2025
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    US and Canada agree to 30-day pause on tariffs

    The two countries will push back a Feb. 4 enforcement date as they coordinate anti-drug trafficking efforts at their shared border.

    By Feb. 3, 2025
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    Canada strikes back with 25% tariffs on select US goods

    The tariffs will target $155 billion worth of goods, such as orange juice, beer and motorcycles, with some duties starting Feb. 4.

    By Updated Feb. 3, 2025
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    Trump issues tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

    The president ordered an additional 10% duty on goods from China and 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, though Canadian energy resources will face a lower rate.

    By Updated Feb. 1, 2025
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    Supply chain outlook 2025: Key trends and risks to follow

    The industry expects another year of geopolitical turmoil, severe weather and pricing pressure. Here's what you should know.

    By Jan. 31, 2025
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    UPS SurePost’s Postal Service split sparked by service, cost worries

    UPS executives acknowledged the shift could lead to a loss of customers, but touted upsides in making those deliveries in-house.

    By Jan. 31, 2025
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    UPS to cut Amazon volume by more than 50%

    The reduction will occur by the second half of 2026 as part of the carrier’s push to deliver more profitable packages.

    By Jan. 30, 2025
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    LTL freight classification changes: Upcoming dates to know

    More details on the proposed changes will be released Thursday, kicking off a public comment period.

    By Jan. 30, 2025
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    UPS SurePost changes put shippers at a crossroads

    Rate hikes and coverage changes are piquing customers' interest in alternatives, but contract penalties could complicate volume shifts, experts said.

    By Jan. 29, 2025
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    Home Depot expands fast delivery options with DoorDash, Uber Eats

    The move adds to the home improvement retailer’s delivery capabilities, which also include a tie-up with Instacart.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 29, 2025
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    Sean Duffy confirmed as Transportation Secretary

    The former congressman will now lead agencies responsible for regulating vehicle safety and funding infrastructure projects.

    By Jan. 28, 2025
  • A UPS driver makes a delivery on June 30, 2023 in Miami, Florida.
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    Parcel delivery rates: What 2025 could bring FedEx, UPS shippers

    Delivery discounts persist, but experts say lightweight and heavier packages are vulnerable to pricing pressure this year.

    By Jan. 28, 2025
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    Ocean rates drop as January demand cools

    A rebound could manifest due to tariff concerns and continued trepidation about shipping through the Red Sea.

    By Updated Jan. 28, 2025
  • U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies during a House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations and Federal Workforce hearing on Capitol Hill May 17, 2023 in Washington, DC.
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    USPS’ DeJoy: Consolidator changes will boost competitiveness

    The agency’s previous approach to shipping partners was "foolish" and limited utilization of its network, the Postal Service leader told Supply Chain Dive.

    By Jan. 27, 2025
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    Procter & Gamble operations unhindered by Blue Yonder disruption

    The consumer goods company built an in-house solution to keep orders moving as its transportation management system provider navigated a ransomware attack.

    By Jan. 27, 2025
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    Walmart GoLocal integrates in IBM’s order management system

    The collaboration aims to make it easier for retailers to access and implement the white-label delivery service in their operations.

    By Jan. 27, 2025
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    FedEx, UPS discounts expected to keep rate hikes in check

    Ground shipping costs are projected to drop slightly year over year in Q1, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

    By Jan. 24, 2025