Falling air cargo spot rates signal market uncertainty

Despite the downward pressure, demand for air cargo increased 5% YoY in August.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 9, 2025

OnTrac readies express, deferred ground delivery services

Some shippers are piloting the offerings ahead of formal launches next year as the parcel carrier seeks to capitalize on underserved parts of the market.

By Max Garland • Sept. 9, 2025

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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

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Best Buy, Uber Eats partner on same-day delivery, scheduled drop-offs

Through the collaboration, the electronics retailer will offer delivery from over 800 of its store locations. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 8, 2025

Cummins’ distribution shift impacts 611 FedEx Supply Chain workers

The engine-maker is moving work from its Tennessee-based aftermarket parts distribution operations to Indianapolis in a bid to improve efficiency.

By Max Garland • Sept. 8, 2025

FedEx named Best Buy’s primary parcel carrier

The retailer's CEO said FedEx's Sunday delivery capabilities and real-time tracking data will strengthen the customer experience.

By Max Garland • Sept. 5, 2025

US enacts Japan tariff deal

President Donald Trump clarified the 15% rate will generally not stack, and that some aircraft, mineral and pharmaceutical products may soon qualify for exclusions.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 4, 2025

Trucking execs have mixed projections for back half of 2025

In recent earnings calls, some executives suggested favorable conditions are in store for the rest of 2025. Other outlooks were more tempered.

By David Taube • Sept. 4, 2025

US CBP enables Flexport, 9 others to handle postal duties

The providers join Zonos and SafePackage in being able to collect and remit charges for international postal shipments on behalf of carriers.

By Max Garland • Sept. 3, 2025

HarperCollins to debut automated logistics facility in Indiana

The hub, set to open in 2028, will tap technology that aims to help the publisher boost its supply chain visibility and control.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 2, 2025

UPS unveils 2025 holiday shipping surcharges

The timing of this year's added fees have led to some of the delivery giant's customers "scrambling to negotiate peak surcharges," one expert said.

By Max Garland • Sept. 2, 2025

Walmart posts 50% leap in US store-fulfilled delivery sales

The jump comes as the retailer's fast shipping capabilities are driving repeat purchases, CFO John David Rainey said.

By Max Garland • Aug. 28, 2025

Canada Post: ‘Substantial’ gap in contract talks as volume craters

Pay and weekend deliveries remain sticking points in negotiations with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, and the uncertainty has driven shippers elsewhere.

By Max Garland • Aug. 28, 2025

Wayfair expands logistics offering to include multichannel service

Suppliers can now tap the furniture retailer’s CastleGate network as a 3PL alternative for big-and-bulky goods across their entire customer base.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 27, 2025

Home Depot focuses on faster deliveries to boost satisfaction

Dedicated associates and machine learning-driven efficiency improvements helped the retailer achieve its fastest ever delivery speeds during the second quarter.

By Bryan Wassel • Aug. 27, 2025

3 ways FedEx and UPS shippers can counter holiday surcharges

From negotiating discounts to using alternative carriers, businesses have several ways to mitigate peak season fees, experts said.

By Max Garland • Aug. 27, 2025

UPS preps added fee for US imports starting Sept. 8

The $2.50 international processing fee, which applies to three services, comes as parcel carriers grapple with the looming end of the de minimis exemption.

By Max Garland • Aug. 26, 2025

Trump’s latest tariff threats target China magnets, digital taxes

The president floated 200% duties on imports from China if the country does not ship magnets to the U.S. and vowed levies for nations with digital service taxes.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 26, 2025

USPS to open 11 new sorting and delivery centers before holidays

The agency said the launches in Baltimore and other cities will advance its network overhaul plan.

By Max Garland • Aug. 25, 2025

US-bound shipments restricted by postal carriers in Europe, Asia

Operators said uncertain guidelines and a short window before the de minimis exemption ends Aug. 29 prompted the suspension of some export services.

By Max Garland • Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Trump says furniture tariffs coming in next 50 days

The president said his administration is conducting an investigation into the sector just days after applying steel and aluminum levies on various household appliances.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 25, 2025

Shipper-carrier collaboration: The best defense against cargo theft

As cargo thieves become more sophisticated, supply chain partners must find better ways to improve security.

Aug. 25, 2025

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 Phil Neuffer • Aug. 22, 2025

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 Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 22, 2025

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

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 Max Garland • Aug. 22, 2025