US launches Section 232 probe into aircraft industry

The Commerce Department is weighing whether sector-specific tariffs are necessary to protect national security.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 13, 2025

FedEx, Amazon strike large-package delivery deal

The agreement comes nearly six years after FedEx let its Express and Ground shipping contracts with the e-commerce giant expire.

By Max Garland • May 13, 2025

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UPS to levy US-to-Canada fee before possible Canada Post strike

The surcharge’s cost varies by shipping option and it will apply until further notice starting May 18.

By Max Garland • May 12, 2025

US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

By Philip Neuffer • May 12, 2025

Delivery reliability trumps speed for some e-commerce retailers

On-time delivery and clear communication can boost buyer satisfaction more than faster shipping, e-commerce experts said.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 12, 2025

10 ways to optimize your brownfield facility

Learn how to boost efficiency and scalability with 10 tips for optimizing brownfield facilities.

By Renn Martin • May 12, 2025

USPS readies July rate hikes for Ground Advantage, other services

The agency said the increases, as high as 10%, will help it grow market share with more profitable volume.

By Max Garland • May 9, 2025

USPS board taps FedEx director David Steiner as next postmaster general

David Steiner, former CEO of Waste Management, is slated to join the agency in July as it navigates Trump administration pressures and advances its transformation plan.

By Max Garland • Updated May 9, 2025

UPS confirms building closures, shift cuts in 4 states

The reductions are part of the carrier’s plan to trim its network footprint in the face of shrinking volume from Amazon.

By Max Garland • May 9, 2025

Rocky Brands’ sourcing shift buoyed by inventory buffer

The footwear manufacturer is also opting to pause or delay shipments in a bid to mitigate the impact of tariffs.

By Kelly Stroh • May 8, 2025

Tariff talks with shippers reflect a ‘muddied’ outlook, Werner says

The carrier reported lower utilization from “stop and go” activity as customers remained concerned around new duties.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 8, 2025

US, UK agree on framework for tariff, market access deal

Although not yet legally binding, the proposed agreement outlines the potential makeup of the Trump administration’s first trade pact since unveiling its reciprocal tariff plan in April.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated May 9, 2025

Ocean rates flat on Asia-to-US trade lanes

A decrease in volumes has contributed to an uptick in blank sailings, per Xeneta Chief Analyst Peter Sand.

By Kelly Stroh • May 7, 2025

Rivian investing $120M in Illinois to strengthen domestic supply chain

The company’s planned supplier park is meant to create an electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem, officials said.

By Larry Avila • May 6, 2025

UPS Mail Innovations hikes rates due to USPS changes

Additional fees will also take effect May 11, according to a letter sent to customers last week.

By Max Garland • May 6, 2025

DHL Supply Chain buys IDS Fulfillment, ups SMB shipper base

The deal adds four warehouses and more than 50 customers to the 3PL's network.

By Max Garland • May 6, 2025

Temu pursues ‘local fulfillment’ to dodge tariffs

The fast-fashion giant also said it will walk back previously announced plans to increase prices. 

By Laurel Deppen • May 5, 2025

OnTrac discounts target UPS Ground Saver, tariff-responsive shippers

In a competitive pricing environment, the parcel carrier is looking to attract new customers with its Ground Switcher and Reciprocal Discount programs.

By Max Garland • May 5, 2025

De minimis’ end to trigger air cargo turbulence

All eyes are on e-commerce, with a shift in demand potentially upending the industry and the distribution of global capacity, per Xeneta.

By Kelly Stroh • May 5, 2025

Amazon to invest $4B toward rural delivery expansion by 2026

The e-commerce giant “has a massive advantage over UPS and FedEx” to make the initiative successful, one expert said.

By Max Garland • May 1, 2025

How UPS customers are navigating Trump’s tariffs

Major shippers are frontloading inventory and considering price hikes, while smaller businesses are prioritizing sourcing diversification, UPS CEO Carol Tomé said.

By Max Garland • May 1, 2025

Canada Post, union resume talks as contract expiration looms

The first meetings since early March mark a step forward as the carrier's customers prepare for a potential strike next month.

By Max Garland • April 30, 2025

Tracking tariffs: The latest frontier in AI

Several technology vendors are rolling out new tools to help retailers and manufacturers track the impact of tariffs on their supply costs and improve decision-making. 

By Nathan Owens • April 30, 2025

Trump softens tariffs on auto parts for US-assembled cars

The president will allow automakers to offset some costs while clarifying that potentially overlapping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, steel and aluminum will not stack.

By Philip Neuffer • April 29, 2025

UPS plans 20K job cuts this year as Amazon pullback advances

The carrier also announced 73 facilities would close by June's end as part of “the largest network reconfiguration in our history,” CEO Carol Tomé said.

By Max Garland • April 29, 2025