Lunar New Year: Shippers prize crucial SKUs over stockpiling

Item-level visibility will help importers know when to move, delay or reroute inventory ahead of holiday closures, experts told Supply Chain Dive.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 22, 2026

USPS opens bidding process to reserve last-mile capacity

Shippers can suggest pricing, volume and tender times via a website, with successful bids enabling access to agency facilities near end customers.

By Max Garland • Jan. 21, 2026

FedEx, UPS tweaks could spur more large package fees

New rules starting this month will add cubic volume measurements to the carriers' assessments for determining certain surcharges.

By Max Garland • Jan. 20, 2026

UPS, FedEx discounts heat up, but shipping costs still surging

Ground delivery rates hit a record high in Q4, although carriers are willing to make concessions for more lucrative volume, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By Max Garland • Jan. 20, 2026

Trump threatens tariffs on 8 countries in push for Greenland

The U.S. president said the levy on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland would start at 10% on Feb. 1. 

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 17, 2026

UPS revamps US sales team, makes layoffs

The carrier said the change will help build stronger shipper relationships, although consultants flagged instances of friction as some clients adjust to new sales reps.

By Max Garland • Jan. 16, 2026

Air cargo shippers take short-term contract approach to close 2025

One-year contracts accounted for only 24% of new deals in Q4, Xeneta reported.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 14, 2026

USPS eyes expanding package dimension reporting requirements

The proposed change, slated for July 12, could expose more shipments to noncompliance fees if they fail to include accurate length, width and height figures.

By Max Garland • Jan. 14, 2026

Trump threatens 25% tariff on Iran’s trading partners

The president said the duty would go into effect immediately, although no official documentation has been released to define the scope of the levies. 

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Jan. 13, 2026

Trump admin clarifies scope of tariff refunds ahead of Supreme Court ruling

Duties charged on goods from Brazil and India would also be eligible for refund should the court rule reimbursements necessary, according to a legal filing.

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 12, 2026

Sendle, ACI Logistix and FirstMile parent Fast Group to close

The e-commerce shipping provider is winding down just months after its formation, but it aims to ensure no parcels are stranded beforehand, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 12, 2026

Productivity speeds up to fastest clip in two years: BLS

Declining wage pressures, as revealed in Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Thursday, may slow inflation toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 12, 2026

Walmart, Wing to scale drone delivery operations to 270 stores

The two companies aim to provide service to customers near 150 locations in the next year before growing further, covering Los Angeles, Cincinnati and other cities.

By Max Garland • Jan. 12, 2026

UPS to close or trim operations at 4 locations in ongoing network shakeup

Facilities in North Carolina, Michigan and Alabama will be impacted by the carrier's consolidation plans, adding to dozens of closures enacted last year.

By Max Garland • Jan. 9, 2026

What DHL Supply Chain has gained with its new returns network

Multi-client spaces with a diverse customer mix limit peak season strains for the logistics provider, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 9, 2026

Returns as a revenue engine: A playbook for margin recovery

Employing a rule-based decision tree for returns can drive superior inventory profitability and sustainably, writes Sai Teja Yerapothina, a senior director of last-mile delivery at Walmart. 

By Sai Teja Yerapothina • Jan. 9, 2026

UPS, Postal Service lock in renewed Ground Saver deal, deliveries starting soon

After a roughly yearlong split, the agency will handle some final-mile work again for the economy shipping service and expand its existing coverage.

By Max Garland • Jan. 9, 2026

For FedEx, returns a key piece in growing digital toolkit

An executive said the carrier is prioritizing simplicity and a seamless experience in its reverse logistics services, which include Easy Returns and Branded Returns.

By Max Garland • Jan. 8, 2026

5 supply chain management trends to watch in 2026

Following a year jam-packed with uncertainty, retailers and manufacturers will prioritize cost optimization amid a fragmenting global economic picture. 

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 8, 2026

Transpacific ocean rates spike to start 2026

Lunar New Year demand helped push prices from Asia to the U.S. West Coast up 22% week over week, Freightos reported.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 7, 2026

UPS’ Happy Returns pilots AI tool to halt decoy returns fraud

The company's Return Vision software compares returned products with images from the retailer, a capability being used by Everlane and others.

By Max Garland • Jan. 7, 2026

Volvo to open $37.7M regional distribution hub in Washington state

The truck manufacturer aims to optimize parts delivery for dealers in the U.S. Northwest and Western Canada. 

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 6, 2026

FedEx nabs more BMW business as part of B2B push

The carrier highlighted new programs and tools in its efforts to gain volume from shippers in automotive, healthcare and other high-value verticals.

By Max Garland • Jan. 6, 2026

Amazon expands rural delivery with Oklahoma last-mile station

The 30,000-square-foot facility in Weatherford is slated to break ground in early 2026, which the city said will improve delivery speeds in the area.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 6, 2026

Revisiting big c-store supply chain moves of 2025

Love’s and Circle K were among the retailers to sign new or expanded supplier deals, while Kwik Trip and RaceTrac opened distribution centers.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 5, 2026