Logistically Minded: FedEx won custody over TNT, but UPS was right all along

An annulled decision in the EU left UPS frustrated, and in other news, businesses can expect continued price increases as demand surges.

By Edwin Lopez • March 10, 2017

Retailers, parcel carriers see lower margins and higher costs from e-commerce

Higher volumes are great for all stakeholders, but FedEx and UPS are beginning to protest subsidizing free shipping for consumers.

By Edwin Lopez • March 9, 2017

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Uniqlo strives for higher sustainability model after controversy

After being named and shamed for labor violations within its supply chain, Uniqlo's new sustainability report promises a closer eye on suppliers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 8, 2017

IA researchers urge DOT to share data with logistics providers

Imagine the potential safety and time efficiencies that could be achieved if trucking companies could avoid routes with high congestion, construction or accidents.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 8, 2017

Poor pay, hours plague drivers in trucking industry

Even with a significant labor shortage of drivers in 2017, there is no clear solution to bridging the gap.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 8, 2017

DOT study puts nail in the coffin for proposed changes to drivers' hours of service

Drivers will not have to comply with a weekly restart limit and two-night-rest mandate, as a federal study found the regulations had no appreciable benefits.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 7, 2017

IA bill seeks to advance use of truck platooning

A new bill would exempt truck platoons from minimum following distance laws, as vehicle-to-vehicle technology proves its safety benefits.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 6, 2017

Bezos and Blue Origin to the moon

The ultimate last mile in delivery: sending cargo into space.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 5, 2017

McDonald's to add mobile ordering and delivery to its menu

McDonald's is well-positioned to begin delivery, but may yet find challenges to deliver a happy meal to all. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • March 3, 2017

Logistically Minded: A rising economic tide strains suppliers

But the new year's gains and optimism suggest 2017 may see still more acquisitions, particularly of logistics startups.

By Edwin Lopez • March 3, 2017

DHL adds cycle mobility to last mile urban delivery

Bicycle deliveries offer both sustainability as well as strategic mobility in dense urban areas.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 3, 2017

Kuehne + Nagel looking to acquire after strong 2016

The global freight forwarder is looking to accelerate growth by investing in digitization and innovation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 2, 2017

Report: How logistics congestion is stifling the chemical industry's growth

What happens when the nation's infrastructure can no longer keep up with a boom in manufacturing?

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 2, 2017

UPS and FedEx diverge on price and billing

The parcel barons spent a decade marching in lockstep when it came to pricing models, but industry shifts force greater differentiation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 1, 2017

Teamsters, XPO CEO clash at TPM conference

Unionized workers protested XPO Logistics' driver classification and compensation practices.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 28, 2017

Air cargo receives boost from e-commerce

The rising tide of e-commerce lifted planes, too, while revealing another talent shortage within the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 28, 2017

Freightos unveils international freight price index, competing with SCFI

The cloud-based marketplace is providing shippers a free ocean shipping benchmark to bring greater transparency to the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 27, 2017

ABX pilots receive compensation for overtime, but pilot shortage remains an issue

The pilots serving an Amazon and DHL logistics provider will receive compensatory days off. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 27, 2017

Dedicated trucking fleets bring calculated certainty during soft market demand

A dedicated fleet provides the pricing stability that may be needed during a weak market.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 27, 2017

Logistically Minded: Oil prices, inventory levels and market growth spurred freight sector's recovery

After five months of positive growth, the 18-month freight recession appears to be over, but will growth last in the face of a stronger dollar?

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 24, 2017

Cold chain integrity, visibility top of mind for pharmaceutical shippers

Panelists representing Teva, Sandoz and freight forwarders identified the top challenges in assuring drug quality at Air Cargo Africa 2017.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 24, 2017

Forwarders spend 24.4M hours a year managing carrier rates

Drewry and CargoSphere partnered to quantify the value of cloud-based freight management technology based on labor costs.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 24, 2017

What supply chains can learn from Waffle House

The restaurant's supply chain is so effective the government created an unofficial index based on how many stores remain open during adverse weather.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 24, 2017

What will happen to truck drivers if automation takes hold?

Change will not come overnight, but many argue disruption is imminent — and some regions may suffer more than others.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 23, 2017

UPS testing drones that launch from delivery vehicles on routes

The HorseFly octocopter can carry a 10 pound package, fly for 30 minutes and recharge its power supply while docked on the roof of a package delivery vehicle.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 22, 2017