UPS-Teamsters deal: 8 highlights in tentative contract

Here’s a deeper look at the planned changes, including less reliance on the U.S. Postal Service for some deliveries and a bargaining process for drone use.

By Max Garland • Aug. 2, 2023

Railroads, car haulers scramble to meet auto delivery demands

Automakers have complained of delayed vehicle deliveries to dealerships. Rail carriers say they are fixing the problems, while trucking tries to seize an opportunity.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 2, 2023

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

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Yellow ceases operations, bankruptcy expected

The third-largest LTL carrier posted notifications to customers and employees at terminals Sunday.

By Colin Campbell • July 31, 2023

Labor Department launches program to reduce warehouse injuries

Injury rates in storage and distribution facilities are higher than the national average, the department said.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 31, 2023

OnTrac plans delivery coverage expansion to Chicago area

The added reach is expected to go beyond the city itself and into the wider Midwest, its chief commercial officer told Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • July 31, 2023

How Amazon reached its ‘fastest Prime speeds ever’ in Q2

A regional fulfillment model, machine learning and the use of same-day delivery facilities helped the company achieve that milestone, an executive said.

By Max Garland • July 31, 2023

Warehouse automation expected to pick up after hitting ‘rock bottom’

E-commerce and warehouse construction activity are showing signs of recovery, which could lead to increased demand for automation tools, according to Interact Analysis.

By Alexei Alexis • July 31, 2023

Amazon opens robotics fulfillment center in Detroit

More than 1,200 employees will help pick, pack and ship items while working "with innovative technology," the company said.

By Max Garland • July 31, 2023

UPS-Teamsters deal: 9 reactions from Biden, industry groups

Federal officials, industry experts and retail groups all expressed relief over the tentative agreement reached Tuesday.

By Max Garland • July 27, 2023

California ports get more than $700M in federal grants

Many of the grants are specifically designed to help speed the movement of goods at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 27, 2023

Lowe’s expands same-day delivery nationwide with OneRail

The expansion aligns with the company's "Total Home Strategy" to drive long-term financial growth, Chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison said.

By Max Garland • July 26, 2023

Vizient taps DHL Supply Chain for healthcare logistics services

The new agreement helps the healthcare consultancy add logistics services, while DHL Supply Chain gets access to a growing list of clients in life sciences.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 26, 2023

Maersk expands air freight services with Atlanta gateway

The 123,000-square-foot facility is part of the shipping giant’s push to bolster its end-to-end logistics solutions.

By Kelly Stroh • July 25, 2023

Chocolate maker ahead of cost savings schedule as it slashes inventory

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has already achieved 60% of its annual cost saving target introduced last quarter, according to its CEO.

By Max Garland • July 25, 2023

UPS, Teamsters reach tentative agreement on national contract

The tentative deal is a welcome development for shippers, but it still needs to be reviewed and voted on by union-represented employees.

By Max Garland • Updated July 25, 2023

Why some UPS shippers haven’t diverted volume even as a potential strike looms

As many businesses firm up contingency plans, others are maintaining their current delivery activity with UPS, according to parcel shipping experts.

By Max Garland • July 24, 2023

FedEx Express pilots reject tentative contract agreement

The company said the results have no impact on service, and negotiators will eventually return to the bargaining table.

By Max Garland • July 24, 2023

Uncertainty around UPS is ‘kryptonite’ to supply chains, trade group warns

The Retail Industry Leaders Association on Wednesday urged the carrier and the Teamsters, whose contract expires July 31, to get a deal done quickly.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2023

FedEx invests in artificial intelligence platform Vue.ai

The collaboration aims to create smarter supply chains by increasing the use of AI among large enterprises.

By Max Garland • July 24, 2023

Teamsters call off Yellow strike at the 11th hour

The Central States Pension Fund granted the LTL carrier another 30 days to make $50 million in pension and benefit payments.

By Colin Campbell • July 24, 2023

OnTrac expands into major Texas markets

The parcel carrier's growing delivery network can now reach 80% of the U.S. population.

By Max Garland • July 20, 2023

UPS, Teamsters to resume contract negotiations next week

A return to the bargaining table is welcome news for shippers, as the union says it will strike Aug. 1 if a tentative deal isn't reached.

By Max Garland • July 19, 2023

How Farmers Business Network sped up deliveries to growers in US, Canada

Improving shipping times to farms requires a different calculus than what's needed for home deliveries.

By Max Garland • July 19, 2023

‘Automation mode’: OSM Worldwide adds new sorting systems to speed fulfillment

President James Kelley said the Postal Service consolidator has made big investments to keep packages flowing in a tough hiring environment.

By Max Garland • July 18, 2023

FedEx lands former Atlas Air leader as new CFO

John Dietrich will succeed the retiring Mike Lenz on Aug. 1 as the company continues to trim costs in its Express aircraft fleet.

By Max Garland • July 18, 2023