UPS leans on automation to boost throughput, handle repetitive tasks

The improvements target challenging facility processes like unloading trailers, sorting small packages and moving irregularly sized shipments.

By Max Garland • Oct. 2, 2023

Port of New York and New Jersey cargo volumes drop 21% in August

The year-over-year drop comes as retailers continue drawing down overstocked inventory, according to the seaport.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 2, 2023

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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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How shippers can reduce their exposure to potential peak surcharges

Conversations on pricing and discounts will help establish a reasonable cost basis for transportation, experts said during a Supply Chain Dive panel.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2023

How to navigate carrier-shipper relationships during peak season

Sharing demand and capacity forecasts will help provide strong holiday delivery service, Supply Chain Dive panelists said.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2023

Unwind the complex web of maintaining multiple 3PLs

Managing multiple 3PLs can be complex and time consuming.  There are alternatives to consolidate and simplify 3PL outsourcing.

Oct. 2, 2023

UPS to buy MNX Global Logistics as it grows healthcare portfolio

The proposed deal will also provide UPS with added technology and reach, as MNX already serves more than 100 countries and territories.

By Max Garland • Sept. 29, 2023

Flexe lays off 33% of its workforce

The 131 job cuts are expected to begin in November in Seattle. 

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 27, 2023

Zipline’s drone delivery plans expand with key FAA exemption

The company joins the likes of UPS in being able to operate commercial drones beyond the visual line of sight.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 27, 2023

‘Shock and dismay’: Bankrupt Mitchell Gold has thousands of furniture shipments stuck in logistics limbo

Ryder and other providers are storing millions of dollars worth of products in warehouses as they await payment from a company that is out of cash.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 27, 2023

FedEx testing AI-powered, trailer-loading robots

The collaboration with Dexterity AI aims to help the delivery giant more efficiently load the wide variety of shipments it handles.

By Max Garland • Sept. 27, 2023

Union Pacific speeds up cross-border intermodal transit times

Railroads are seeking competitive advantages like faster service to secure business from the rising nearshoring wave.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 26, 2023

Walmart GoLocal teams up with air cargo platform for faster transit times

The SmartKargo partnership expands the delivery service's capabilities for retailers and e-commerce companies.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 26, 2023

FedEx isn’t worried about the US Postal Service’s lack of peak season fees

The vast majority of FedEx shippers aren't on the hook for holiday surcharges because they don't have enough volume to qualify, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Sept. 26, 2023

Rent the Runway secures new UPS deal to reduce transportation costs

Through the agreement reached last month, UPS will handle most of the online apparel rental company’s shipping needs.

By Max Garland • Sept. 25, 2023

How concentrated volumes are driving parcel carrier reliability this holiday season

Consolidated fulfillment facilities and data analysis can help carriers prepare for peak period, Supply Chain Dive panelists said.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 22, 2023

FedEx gains volume from UPS labor talks, Yellow bankruptcy in Q1

The carrier added 400,000 more packages a day by August's end as shippers fretted over a potential UPS strike.

By Max Garland • Sept. 21, 2023

August air cargo spot rates hit lowest level since pandemic

Falling rates amid soft demand are dampening airlines’ hopes of a peak season, according to Clive Data Services.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 21, 2023

Walmart wants employees to make more last-mile deliveries

The number of deliveries currently made by company associates is small compared to what's handled by independent contractors.

By Max Garland • Sept. 20, 2023

US Postal Service won’t levy peak surcharges this holiday season

Agency officials credited more workers moving into career positions and network investments as to why the added fees are no longer needed.

By Max Garland • Sept. 19, 2023

DHL eCommerce opens consolidated distribution center near CVG airport

The $74 million facility is part of the company’s five-year growth plan as it looks to automate its U.S. facilities and increase its network footprint.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 19, 2023

Amazon, Maersk renew biofuel shipping partnership

A new wrinkle in the logistics giants' ongoing efforts is the ability for Amazon to move goods on methanol-enabled ships.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2023

Canadian National, Norfolk Southern add US-Canada intermodal service

The railroads’ joint venture will provide connections from Kansas City and Atlanta to several points across Canada beginning Oct. 2.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 19, 2023

Dollar General to grow private fleet to 2,000 trucks by year’s end

The discount retailer’s private fleet now handles nearly half of its outbound transportation needs.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 18, 2023

Amazon asks sellers to bring Black Friday inventory in early

Fulfillment center employees will shift their focus from receiving to order processing in November, the company told sellers.

By Max Garland • Sept. 18, 2023

Amazon Shipping has price edge over top carriers, execs say

The service won’t add peak season fees this year, unlike FedEx and UPS.

By Max Garland • Sept. 15, 2023