US ports may see muted spring after 2025 surge

While Lunar New Year activity will spur ocean cargo volume increases in January, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates project year-over-year declines in subsequent months.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 27, 2026

Trump vows to hike South Korea tariffs to 25%

The U.S. president said he would raise levies, including those on cars, because South Korea’s National Assembly has not enacted terms of a framework trade deal.

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 27, 2026

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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

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UPS preps 30K job cuts, more driver buyouts in 2026

The carrier expects the moves, along with building closures, will help it save $3 billion as it adjusts to reduced Amazon volume.

By Max Garland • Jan. 27, 2026

Winter Storm Fern disrupts FedEx, UPS and Postal Service deliveries

FedEx and UPS warned of severe weather impacts at key air cargo hubs, while the USPS temporarily halted live cargo shipping.

By Max Garland • Jan. 26, 2026

CH Robinson AI agents fast-track responses in missed LTL pickups

The technology is saving over 350 hours of manual work per day, the business said.

By David Taube • Jan. 26, 2026

American Eagle to close Quiet Logistics business

The third-party logistics provider will discontinue services in the coming months and is handing off operations of its Dallas fulfillment center to Stord.

By Max Garland • Updated Feb. 4, 2026

Trump threatens 100% tariff to stymie Canada-China trade pact

The president said the levy on Canada imports would go into effect immediately should the country consummate a preliminary trade agreement with China announced earlier this month.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Jan. 26, 2026

Maersk, CMA CGM differ on Red Sea approach

While Maersk made its first structural return to Suez Canal routing, CMA CGM reversed course and routed some services around the Cape of Good Hope.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 23, 2026

Canada Post’s tentative contracts scrap some delivery operations changes

The deals up for vote don't include dynamic routing and block weekend delivery for high-volume customers, per the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.

By Max Garland • Jan. 23, 2026

De minimis’ end, tariffs spur headwinds for Aritzia

The apparel retailer altered its supply chain strategy when the trade exemption ended, relocating all U.S. order fulfillment to Ohio.

By Max Garland • Jan. 23, 2026

Lunar New Year: Shippers prize crucial SKUs over stockpiling

Item-level visibility will help importers know when to move, delay or reroute inventory ahead of holiday closures, experts told Supply Chain Dive.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 22, 2026

USPS opens bidding process to reserve last-mile capacity

Shippers can suggest pricing, volume and tender times via a website, with successful bids enabling access to agency facilities near end customers.

By Max Garland • Jan. 21, 2026

FedEx, UPS tweaks could spur more large package fees

New rules starting this month will add cubic volume measurements to the carriers' assessments for determining certain surcharges.

By Max Garland • Jan. 20, 2026

UPS, FedEx discounts heat up, but shipping costs still surging

Ground delivery rates hit a record high in Q4, although carriers are willing to make concessions for more lucrative volume, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By Max Garland • Jan. 20, 2026

Trump threatens tariffs on 8 countries in push for Greenland

The U.S. president said the levy on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland would start at 10% on Feb. 1. 

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 17, 2026

UPS revamps US sales team, makes layoffs

The carrier said the change will help build stronger shipper relationships, although consultants flagged instances of friction as some clients adjust to new sales reps.

By Max Garland • Jan. 16, 2026

Air cargo shippers take short-term contract approach to close 2025

One-year contracts accounted for only 24% of new deals in Q4, Xeneta reported.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 14, 2026

USPS eyes expanding package dimension reporting requirements

The proposed change, slated for July 12, could expose more shipments to noncompliance fees if they fail to include accurate length, width and height figures.

By Max Garland • Jan. 14, 2026

Trump threatens 25% tariff on Iran’s trading partners

The president said the duty would go into effect immediately, although no official documentation has been released to define the scope of the levies. 

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Jan. 13, 2026

Trump admin clarifies scope of tariff refunds ahead of Supreme Court ruling

Duties charged on goods from Brazil and India would also be eligible for refund should the court rule reimbursements necessary, according to a legal filing.

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 12, 2026

Sendle, ACI Logistix and FirstMile parent Fast Group to close

The e-commerce shipping provider is winding down just months after its formation, but it aims to ensure no parcels are stranded beforehand, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 12, 2026

Productivity speeds up to fastest clip in two years: BLS

Declining wage pressures, as revealed in Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Thursday, may slow inflation toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 12, 2026

Walmart, Wing to scale drone delivery operations to 270 stores

The two companies aim to provide service to customers near 150 locations in the next year before growing further, covering Los Angeles, Cincinnati and other cities.

By Max Garland • Jan. 12, 2026

UPS to close or trim operations at 4 locations in ongoing network shakeup

Facilities in North Carolina, Michigan and Alabama will be impacted by the carrier's consolidation plans, adding to dozens of closures enacted last year.

By Max Garland • Jan. 9, 2026

What DHL Supply Chain has gained with its new returns network

Multi-client spaces with a diverse customer mix limit peak season strains for the logistics provider, an executive said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 9, 2026