Amazon equips sellers with more choice on trucking providers

Choosing a preferred carrier for LTL and truckload volume is now an option through Send to Amazon.

By Max Garland • Aug. 26, 2024

ShipBob boosts de minimis fulfillment capabilities

The company is among the rush of e-commerce providers servicing Section 321-compliant orders.

By Max Garland • Aug. 26, 2024

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Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Preparing the modern warehouse for modern weather

Whatever Mother Nature sends our way, we're prepared.

By Rachel Martin, Warehousing & Logistics Marketing Leader, Iron Mountain • Aug. 26, 2024

Labor board orders Canada’s railroads to resume operations Monday

While all parties pledged to comply, the Teamsters vowed to challenge the order in court.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 24, 2024

Teamsters’ fresh strike notice adds to continuing Canadian rail turmoil

The union delivered a 72-hour strike notice to Canadian National on Friday, while a work stoppage at CPKC remains ongoing.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 23, 2024

Canadian National to resume operations, CPKC stoppage continues

The union and representatives from both railroads are meeting this morning to continue negotiations.

By Larry Avila • Updated Aug. 23, 2024

How air cargo shippers can prepare for de minimis fallout

Changes to the exemption threshold could be implemented soon. Here’s how supply chain managers can prepare.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 22, 2024

Canada’s major rail carriers shut down

With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 22, 2024

Shippers, industry groups urge resolution ahead of Canada rail strike

Some organizations are calling for the government to act if the contract stalemate can't be resolved soon.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 21, 2024

Pitney Bowes Global Ecommerce’s shutdown will shake up carrier mixes

The unit offered low prices that customers will have a hard time finding elsewhere, experts say.

By Max Garland • Aug. 21, 2024

What to know about supply chain resiliency and uncertainty in 2024

Industry experts weigh in on AI, the election and other topics impacting shippers at Industry Dive’s virtual Supply Chain Outlook event.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 20, 2024

Amazon allowing sellers to ditch physical returns

The offering for Fulfillment by Amazon users helps them avoid fees by simply having customers keep items, the company said.

By Max Garland • Aug. 20, 2024

UPS plans surge fee for all China-to-US imports

The charge is based on billable weight and will impact 12 other countries and territories, starting Sept. 15.

By Max Garland • Aug. 20, 2024

Charting Pitney Bowes Global Ecommerce’s path to bankruptcy

Court documents detail the unit's profitability struggles and a months-long effort to find a buyer. 

By Max Garland • Aug. 19, 2024

Port of Oakland awarded $3M to enhance data collection

The funds will support two separate projects meant to improve the port’s ability to distribute information to carriers, shippers and trucking companies.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 19, 2024

Canada rail strike, lockouts slated to start Thursday

The Teamsters delivered a strike notice over the weekend, while Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City said they would lock out employees.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 19, 2024

FedEx rolls out pricier surcharges, new fees for 2024 peak season

The charges, some of which start in September, fall closely in line with what rival UPS unveiled.

By Max Garland • Aug. 15, 2024

What would the demise of de minimis mean for supply chains?

E-commerce companies rely on the exemption to sell U.S. consumers low-cost goods. Experts say they need to be prepared for a change.

By Max Garland • Aug. 15, 2024

Canada rail embargoes intensify ahead of potential stoppage

The latest action by CN impacts U.S. originating intermodal railcars destined for Canada, while CPKC will discontinue domestic reefer shipments.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 14, 2024

Beyond nears reverse logistics partnership to aid vendors

The collaboration will help the company's Overstock brand maintain its asset-light supply chain, according to President Dave Nielsen.

By Max Garland • Aug. 14, 2024

Canada’s major rail carriers begin shipping embargoes

CPKC and Canadian National Railway have stopped shipments of hazardous goods ahead of potential work stoppage.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 13, 2024

Walmart opens ocean shipping network to marketplace sellers

The retailer’s cross border network provides full container load freight service from China to the U.S.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 13, 2024

Amazon unveils 2024 peak season fulfillment fees

The added costs, starting in October, will come as the e-commerce giant gears up for a shorter holiday shipping season.

By Max Garland • Aug. 12, 2024

USPS sees steep drop in expedited shipping demand

The agency's Priority Mail Services volume dropped by 40.7% for the quarter that ended June 30 as shippers moved to more cost-effective options.

By Max Garland • Aug. 12, 2024

Aldi adding Instacart’s omnichannel tech to all US stores

The discounter is also rolling out the grocery technology company’s Caper Carts in Europe for the first time.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 12, 2024