Logistics


  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (center) and U.S. President Donald Trump (right) walk together during the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 16, 2025, in Kananaskis, Alberta. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni walks behind Carney and Trump.
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    Canada to scale back retaliatory tariffs for US imports on Sept. 1

    The country will lift levies on goods compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement while maintaining sector-specific duties on steel, aluminum and cars.

    By Aug. 22, 2025
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    Logistics management is leveling up with generative AI

    Large shippers and TMS vendors have started to incorporate the emerging technology over the last few years with an eye on cutting costs and improving the user experience.

    By Aug. 22, 2025
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

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

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    7-Eleven taps former Amazon, Target exec to run demand chain

    Joshua Dolan is responsible for expanding and optimizing 7-Eleven's enterprise-wide logistics capabilities and improving execution.

    By Brett Dworski • Aug. 22, 2025
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    UPS offers buyouts to US operations managers to help network overhaul

    Separations would occur between Sept. 30 and July 31, 2026, for employees that volunteer for the program.

    By Aug. 22, 2025
  • Amazon associates work to ship out same day orders during Cyber Monday at the Same-Day Delivery Facility Fulfillment Center on November 27, 2023 in Tampa, Florida.
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    Amazon’s 2025 peak season fulfillment fees match last year’s rates

    The e-commerce giant didn't elaborate on the pricing decision, but the company has made strides in lowering its cost to service customers.

    By Aug. 21, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on July 27, 2025, in Turnberry, Scotland.
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    US, EU agree to terms of framework trade pact

    The two trading partners documented provisions of a deal that would set a 15% tariff on many EU imports, including cars, auto parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

    By Aug. 21, 2025
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    US plans overhaul to drone delivery regulations

    The proposal offers a clearer pathway to approve operations beyond the visual line of sight, which could strengthen logistics applications, stakeholders said.

    By Aug. 20, 2025
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    Parcel carrier UniUni launches US-to-Canada delivery

    The new service taps into the company's networks in both countries and aims to streamline the customs clearance process for shippers.

    By Aug. 20, 2025
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    Levi’s hires Victoria’s Secret chief supply chain officer

    Chris Callieri will start in September, reporting directly to CEO Michelle Gass.

    By Aug. 19, 2025
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    De minimis’ end: How shippers are adapting for peak season and beyond

    Experts foresee hurdles in both pricing and logistics for importers that have relied on the duty exemption for sub-$800 goods.

    By Aug. 19, 2025
  • Panelists discuss strategies for tariff resiliency across operations at a July 23 Supply Chain Dive Outlook event.
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    Tariff strategies, economic clouds: What to know for the rest of 2025

    Industry experts discussed commodity markets and logistics changes at Supply Chain Dive’s annual outlook event.

    By Aug. 19, 2025
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    US expands scope of Section 232 steel, aluminum tariffs

    Truck trailers, certain car parts and numerous household appliances will now face 50% levies, per guidance from Customs and Border Protection.

    By Aug. 18, 2025
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    US Postal Service’s HS code requirement to start Sept. 1

    The change, which applies to all international commercial shipments, aligns the agency with new Universal Postal Union regulations.

    By Aug. 15, 2025
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    Flexport ups monthly minimum fee for fulfillment customers

    The charge will leap from $500 to $5,000 in 2026, but vulnerable brands shouldn't have trouble jumping to another 3PL, one expert said.

    By Aug. 15, 2025
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    Despite trade worries, transportation execs see a strong market

    Underlying metrics continue to point in a positive direction for freight services amid trade turmoil.

    By Aug. 15, 2025
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    Trump says semiconductor tariffs to come next week

    The president indicated that duties on chips would be “approximately 100%” earlier this month.

    By Aug. 15, 2025
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    Cargo frontloading peaks in July as inventory holding costs surge

    The Port of Los Angeles saw record volumes last month, but the influx is putting added pressure on the middle mile, with costs soon expected to flow downstream.

    By Updated Aug. 14, 2025
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    Walmart adds Vietnam-to-US ocean shipping lane for sellers

    Businesses using the retailer’s cross-border importing service can now ship goods from Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong, its first origin ports outside of China.

    By Aug. 13, 2025
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    July air cargo volumes up as shippers circumvent tariffs

    Global spot rates from Southeast Asia to North America fell 16% YoY as capacity constraints eased.

    By Aug. 13, 2025
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    US to maintain lower tariff rates on China imports for 90 more days

    China also extended its suspension of additional retaliatory duties against U.S. goods, maintaining current rates until November.

    By Updated Aug. 12, 2025
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    USPS reveals 2025 peak season rate hikes

    The planned pricing adjustments will raise prices for Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and other agency services during the holidays.

    By Aug. 11, 2025
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    Opinion

    The wrong track: Why the STB should reject rail’s latest power grab

    A merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would exacerbate existing issues like declining service standards, writes Alliance for Chemical Distribution CEO Eric Byer.

    By Eric Byer • Aug. 11, 2025
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    USPS: About 10K employees accept early retirement offer

    The Postal Service is slashing costs as its new leader aims to advance a controversial 10-year transformation plan.

    By Aug. 11, 2025
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    Maersk opts for cost avoidance to sidestep China-linked vessel fees

    The shipping giant also doesn’t plan to charge customers related surcharges as a way to cover the additional costs, said executive Anders Sonesson.

    By Aug. 8, 2025
  • How FedEx’s Freight spinoff could impact shipper contracts

    Experts say bundled agreements for LTL and parcel delivery services from the carrier are on the outs, potentially incentivizing customers to explore other trucking options.

    By Aug. 7, 2025