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

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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Retail Supply Chains

Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

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

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

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