USPS to launch 14 new sorting and delivery centers through July

Facility openings in Miami, Phoenix and other cities aim to increase reliability and efficiency for the Postal Service as it navigates a network overhaul.

By Max Garland • May 6, 2026

CSX sees volume uptick from spike in truck-to-rail conversions

Rivals Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern also pointed to signs of optimism as shippers look for cheaper trucking alternatives due to higher fuel costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 4, 2026

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

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Amazon opens logistics network to all businesses

Amazon Supply Chain Services covers freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel delivery, including for non-Amazon sellers, with 3M and Lands' End among its users.

By Max Garland • May 4, 2026

Trump targets EU cars, trucks with 25% tariff

The U.S. president said he would install the levy next week because the bloc “is not complying” with a trade agreement struck last summer.

By Phil Neuffer • May 1, 2026

Target launches new kind of supply chain facility

The Houston Receive Center gives the retailer more inventory-holding capacity before sending products to downstream locations.

By Max Garland • May 1, 2026

UP, NS refile merger applications with STB

The revised submission includes additional data from several Class I railroads that weren’t in the original application filed in December 2025.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 30, 2026

CBP’s tariff refund portal is performing better than expected

The agency said it anticipates returning funds to importers as early as May 12, according to a notice published Monday. 

By Phil Neuffer • Updated May 4, 2026

Intermodal offers a pricing edge amid fuel pressures: Uber Freight

Fuel prices are weighing on both trucking and intermodal freight, but the latter mode still presents cost saving opportunities for shippers.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 30, 2026

UPS ramping up Ground Saver deliveries handled by USPS

Average daily volume that UPS hands off to the Postal Service for final-mile delivery is slated to jump to roughly 1.5 million in Q2, CEO Carol Tomé said.

By Max Garland • April 30, 2026

Shippers focus on asset-based carriers, seek reliability

Customers are also initiating early peak season discussions, Knight-Swift CEO Adam Miller said in an earnings call.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 29, 2026

Amazon Web Services unveils agentic AI supply chain tool

Amazon Connect Decisions combines more than 25 specialized tools to centralize data, triage alerts and translate demand forecasts. 

By Kelly Stroh • April 28, 2026

UPS’ Amazon volume cuts are nearly done. What’s next?

While the carrier's relationship with Amazon isn't over, UPS aims to grow in more lucrative parts of the parcel market as it slims down its network, executives said.

By Max Garland • April 28, 2026

Uber Freight director: A mentor is a springboard toward success

Gaining workplace visibility by demonstrating skills and productivity is also critical for career development, according to Olivia Hu, senior director of autonomous trucking and electrification.

By Kelly Stroh • April 28, 2026

Bassett Furniture faces higher transport, material costs

The furniture retailer’s captive freight relationship with J.B. Hunt Transport Services has subjected it to weekly surcharges as diesel prices fluctuate due to the Iran war.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 27, 2026

UPS adds temporary surge fee to US imports, exports

Across seven UPS services, a $0.23 per-pound charge applies to shipments between the U.S. and most other countries until further notice.

By Max Garland • April 23, 2026

Sam’s Club launches 1-hour delivery to meet fast shipping demand

The retailer has rolled out its new Express delivery tier to over 600 locations, expanding upon its existing three-hour service.

By Max Garland • April 23, 2026

Tractor Supply’s delivery volume jumps as final-mile plan advances

Customers are tapping the retailer's growing capabilities for deliveries involving larger order quantities, Chief Supply Chain Officer Colin Yankee said.

By Max Garland • April 23, 2026

UPS’ Happy Returns expands reach to 10K drop-off locations

Over 1,700 UPS authorized shipping outlets are now Return Bars for consumers, adding to the company's existing coverage.

By Max Garland • April 22, 2026

USPS preps phased approach for new package dimension reporting rules

On July 12, smaller shipments must start including accurate length, width and height figures, but noncompliance fees won't apply at the outset.

By Max Garland • April 21, 2026

FedEx, UPS and DHL detail tariff refund approach for customers

The parcel carriers say they will return duties to parties that originally bore the cost for invalidated levies once they receive refunds from Customs and Border Protection.

By Max Garland • April 21, 2026

Amazon opens China distribution center for US-bound seller inventory

The Shenzhen facility offers low-cost bulk storage near manufacturing origin before transit to the U.S., providing flexibility for merchants.

By Max Garland • April 20, 2026

AI in parcel shipping: How to cut through the noise and find tools that actually work

Not all AI tools are built for parcel shipping. Here's what to look for.

By Kevin Knowlton, Director of AI Engineering at Sifted • April 20, 2026

Spiking FedEx, UPS fuel fees are grabbing shippers’ attention

Customers are looking more deeply at their surcharge spend levels following a record-high quarter for ground delivery costs, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By Max Garland • April 17, 2026

What to know about CBP’s tariff refund process launching Monday

The successful recouping of funds paid for International Emergency Economic Powers Act levies will hinge on documentation quality and cross-functional coordination, one expert said. 

By Alexei Alexis • April 17, 2026

Home Depot eyes same-day, next-day delivery site in New York

The potential distribution center in Yaphank, which the retailer is seeking a tax break for, would be part of its wider supply chain investment strategy.

By Max Garland • April 17, 2026