Tariffs, seasonal demand drive flatbed trucking rate increases

The rate jumped by 4 cents last week, the largest weekly gain this year, said Principal Analyst for DAT Dean Croke.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 26, 2025

FMC advisory group reviews drayage experience at seaports

National Shipper Advisory Committee is looking to identify key issues truckers face at the Northwest Seaport Alliance.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 25, 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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Postal Service head DeJoy exits as agency faces uncertain future

Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino will take over until the Board of Governors names a permanent successor.

By Max Garland • March 25, 2025

FedEx bringing on nearly $400M in new healthcare business

The gains come as the company competes with UPS for customers in the sought-after vertical.

By Max Garland • March 24, 2025

Target tests new delivery method for Shipt drivers

The initiative involves couriers bringing "brown box" shipments from stores to customers in locations lacking a sortation center.

By Max Garland • March 21, 2025

FedEx renews Sunday home delivery push to meet demand

After shrinking its coverage a few years ago, the carrier expanded it again to reach two-thirds of the U.S. population.

By Max Garland • March 21, 2025

De minimis changes: Businesses, trade groups weigh in

Customs and Border Protection proposals to increase data requirements and limit the exemption's use drew a mixed response from commenters.

By Max Garland • March 20, 2025

FMC to probe 7 ocean chokepoints to improve shipping conditions

The Federal Maritime Commission may bar container ships registered in countries it says are contributing to congestion and delays from entering U.S. ports.

By Kelly Stroh • March 19, 2025

Carriers upgrade border shipping amid tariff tumult

Estes Express Lines and Pitt Ohio rolled out new services focused on Canada and Mexico, respectively.

By Colin Campbell • March 18, 2025

UPS slaps temporary fee on China-to-US shipments

The $0.29 per pound surcharge is active until March 29, adding to other expenses parcel shippers are navigating.

By Max Garland • March 17, 2025

Amazon’s LTL pursuit threatens to shuffle retail volumes in market

The company could upend the sector just by handling its own shipments.

By Colin Campbell • March 17, 2025

Attention shippers: Your shipment data is about to change

Big NMFC changes are coming! Learn how new LTL freight classification standards impact your shipments, carriers and operations.

By Holly Taylor, NMFTA • March 17, 2025

UPS to cut sorting shift in North Carolina as more closures loom

The carrier is evaluating further reductions in its network as part of an efficiency push, but details are limited.

By Max Garland • March 14, 2025

NMFTA aims to simplify freight classification with new tool

The ClassIT+ platform, coming this summer, contains several upgrades intended to ease changes for shippers and carriers.

By Colin Campbell • March 14, 2025

USPS will work with Elon Musk’s DOGE to cut costs

The agency plans to cut 10,000 employees via early retirement as it seeks further reform, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said.

By Max Garland • March 14, 2025

How Foot Locker’s supply chain is lacing up for the future

Better inventory management and stronger vendor collaboration is helping the sneaker retailer advance its companywide transformation plan.

By Philip Neuffer • March 14, 2025

Alternative delivery providers ramp up service coverage

Jitsu, SpeedX and Veho have unveiled new regional launches this year in a continued push for volume and market share.

By Max Garland • March 12, 2025

What privatizing the US Postal Service could mean for prices, coverage

As President Donald Trump mulls big changes for the agency, experts said taking it private could put some of its current advantages at risk.

By Max Garland • March 12, 2025

5 insights from Lowe’s EVP of Supply Chain

Margi Vagell explains how the home improvement retailer approaches network optimization, automation implementation and balancing customer segments.

By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025

How Dick’s Sporting Goods is mastering the omnichannel game

The retailer has found success by shifting from a speed-at-all-costs strategy to one that prioritizes predictability for customers.

By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025

Retailers to continue frontloading amid tariff tumult: forecast

A sustained cargo surge at U.S. ports will continue as Trump administration policy uncertainty continues, per the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates' Global Port Tracker.

By Philip Neuffer • March 10, 2025

Tariffs create frenzy in cross-border trucking

Some customers have seen an increase in wait times at the U.S.-Mexico border, while others are adjusting to avoid higher duties.

By Alejandra Carranza , Colin Campbell • March 10, 2025

CMA CGM to invest $20B in US operations

The company will use the money to expand its U.S. flag fleet and logistics capacity at a time when President Donald Trump is pushing for maritime expansion.

By Kelly Stroh • March 10, 2025

UPS rolls out fuel surcharge hikes, processing fee changes

One expert said FedEx could be poised to match the increases, which include a higher late payment rate and fees for check and wire transfers.

By Max Garland • March 7, 2025

Cargo theft reaching record levels, prompting calls for congressional action

Carriers and shippers urged congress to combat the issue by stepping up enforcement and creating a task force.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 7, 2025