EU delays US tariff countermeasures by 90 days

The move comes in response to President Donald Trump’s pause of reciprocal tariffs against the bloc and most other trading partners.

By Max Garland • Updated April 14, 2025

Ground delivery costs projected to climb despite discounting push

Q1 rates were higher than expected as UPS and FedEx rolled out price increases, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By Max Garland • April 10, 2025

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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

Trump pauses most reciprocal tariffs, hikes China’s further

The U.S. will now charge a 125% duty on imports from China, while most other countries will be subject to a 10% rate for 90 days.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated April 11, 2025

Walmart, Uber share food delivery innovation strategies

Executives said drones and autonomous vehicles are helping their companies speed up need-it-now delivery trips during Grocery Dive’s virtual event.

By Peyton Bigora • April 9, 2025

China raises tariffs on US to 84%, matching Trump’s increase

The retaliatory duties, taking effect Thursday, were originally set at 34% before the White House raised its own rates further.

By Max Garland • April 9, 2025

BNSF, Norfolk Southern team up for intermodal rail service at Pacific Northwest ports

The offering will ship freight between the Northwest Seaport Alliance and Chicago in six days, per the companies.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 9, 2025

APM Terminals acquires Panama Canal Railway from CPKC

The acquisition will not impact operations for the Panama-based railroad, per a spokesperson. 

By Kelly Stroh • April 8, 2025

DHL seeks boost to healthcare business with Cryopdp acquisition

The temperature-controlled transportation provider will integrate into DHL Supply Chain once the $195 million deal is cleared by regulators.

By Max Garland • April 7, 2025

Too many companies are missing out on the loading dock revolution

Fortune 100 retail and logistics giants are thinking differently about their loading docks.

April 7, 2025

Fashion industry wary of sweeping tariff changes

The new policies are likely to raise prices and weaken consumer confidence, and are unlikely to bring U.S. manufacturing back, experts say.

By Lara Ewen • April 4, 2025

De minimis shipping from China ending in May, other countries at risk

The White House plans to nix the exemption for other countries once systems are in place to collect duty revenue, with few exceptions.

By Max Garland • April 2, 2025

4 best practices for logistics managers in 2025

Freight visibility and route optimization are critical to moving cargo in a demanding marketplace, experts say. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 2, 2025

UPS SurePost renamed Ground Saver

The fresh name comes after the economy service's split with the U.S. Postal Service.

By Max Garland • April 2, 2025

USPS begins implementing new service standards

Packages originating from rural areas are at risk of slower shipping speeds, but the agency says the changes will speed up other deliveries and spur cost savings.

By Max Garland • April 1, 2025

UPS to close 2 Kansas facilities as it scrutinizes network footprint

The delivery giant is "reassessing" some of its U.S. operations, which will result in the locations shuttering later this year.

By Max Garland • March 31, 2025

FedEx grows ATR feeder fleet amid air network overhaul

The company also decided to delay its MD-11 aircraft retirement timeline to fiscal year 2032 due to positive international freight market growth projections.

By Kelly Stroh • March 31, 2025

J. Jill plans ship-from-store capability

The apparel brand will join a growing roster of retailers using their brick-and-mortar footprints to fulfill e-commerce orders.

By Max Garland • March 28, 2025

Tariff-driven frontloading boosts Los Angeles port volumes

The port may see a 10% drop in volume in the back half of 2025, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka.

By Kelly Stroh • March 27, 2025

Build-A-Bear Workshop pulls forward inventory to deflect tariff impact

The stuffed animal retailer says the move enables better flexibility in a fluctuating trade environment. 

By Kelly Stroh • March 27, 2025

FedEx unveils new consolidated returns service

Easy Returns, competing with the likes of UPS' Happy Returns, will use 3,000 FedEx Office and Kohl's stores as drop-off locations.

By Max Garland • March 26, 2025

UPS debuts service for better import fee transparency

Global Checkout aims to reduce surprise charges online shoppers pay for international deliveries in a fast-changing trade environment.

By Max Garland • March 26, 2025

Tariffs, seasonal demand drive flatbed trucking rate increases

The rate jumped by 4 cents last week, the largest weekly gain this year, said Principal Analyst for DAT Dean Croke.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 26, 2025

FMC advisory group reviews drayage experience at seaports

National Shipper Advisory Committee is looking to identify key issues truckers face at the Northwest Seaport Alliance.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 25, 2025

Postal Service head DeJoy exits as agency faces uncertain future

Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino will take over until the Board of Governors names a permanent successor.

By Max Garland • March 25, 2025

FedEx bringing on nearly $400M in new healthcare business

The gains come as the company competes with UPS for customers in the sought-after vertical.

By Max Garland • March 24, 2025