FedEx to levy 5.9% rate hike, higher surcharges in 2026

The announcement of the increases, which start on Jan. 5, comes as shippers are weathering elevated delivery costs.

By Max Garland • Sept. 12, 2025

UPS Mail Innovations holiday surcharges coming in October

The peak season fees will build upon rate hikes the UPS business installed in May after its U.S. Postal Service contract expired.

By Max Garland • Sept. 12, 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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Werner Enterprises employs AI to combat cargo theft

The technology is “playing a pretty hefty role” in protecting shipped goods, per Jordan Strawn, the carrier's SVP of logistics.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 11, 2025

UPS rolls out small business discounts ahead of peak season

The carrier's American Express collaboration offers savings on base transportation rates and various surcharges through the end of February.

By Max Garland • Sept. 11, 2025

Universal Postal Union deploys post-de minimis tool

The agency's landed cost calculator aims to help mail carriers resume U.S.-bound shipments after the exemption's elimination.

By Max Garland • Sept. 10, 2025

How a transcontinental railroad could speed up intermodal transfers

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say their $85 billion combination would reduce crosstown truck transfers in Chicago that add cost, complexity and transit time.

By Bill Stephens • Sept. 10, 2025

Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November

The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2025

Supply chain management education boosts focus on resilience

Universities are reevaluating their curriculums to prepare future supply chain leaders to go beyond traditional concepts to navigate disruption.

By Craig Guillot • Sept. 9, 2025

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

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 Philip Neuffer • Aug. 26, 2025