FedEx uses dynamic pricing to draw more from peak season surcharges

The capability, which the company first launched in August, helped cushion the blow from declining volumes.

By Max Garland • March 17, 2023

Can tech startups make food delivery less chaotic?

Delivery services were a boon during the pandemic. Recently, tech startup leaders spoke about the parking and labor concerns that have followed.

By Maylin Tu • March 16, 2023

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Retail Supply Chains

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Zipline to launch home delivery service using drone-droid combo

Sweetgreen and Michigan Medicine are among the customers signed onto the service.

By Max Garland • March 16, 2023

US Postal Service spends more on ground transport as it shifts away from air cargo

Relying more on trucks than airplanes is one component in Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's wide-ranging plan to improve the agency's financial health.

By Max Garland • March 16, 2023

Shopify execs say Deliverr is key in building fulfillment network distinct from Amazon

An asset-light network of warehouse partners will help the company build its capabilities for merchants in a more cost-effective manner, its CFO said.

By Max Garland • March 14, 2023

APM Mobile to invest $60M in rail infrastructure to serve inland markets

The terminal operator will double its container capacity as more shippers opt for Gulf and East Coast ports.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 13, 2023

How will DTC change the landscape of ecommerce growth over the next 3-5 years?

To effectively compete in DTC channels, retailers must have real-time visibility across all inventory pools via an order management software mechanism.

By Will Lovatt, VP and General Manager of Deposco Europe • March 13, 2023

Alphabet’s Wing expects drone network to deliver millions of packages by mid-2024

The subsidiary of Google’s parent company aims to handle deliveries at a lower cost than ground transportation.

By Max Garland • March 10, 2023

Amazon Air’s network shifts to FedEx, UPS’ hub-centric model: report

The company has ramped up flights at its largest hubs while maintaining or shrinking activity at secondary locations.

By Max Garland • March 9, 2023

Smaller parcel carriers leverage platform, software partnerships for growth

Competing in digital spaces will be just as critical for FedEx and UPS competitors as expanding their presence in the physical world.

By Max Garland • March 8, 2023

DB Schenker inks deal with MSC to offer net-zero emission ocean shipments

As part of the agreement, shippers can pay a surcharge to use sustainable fuels.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 7, 2023

Target to roll out drive-up returns nationwide

The retailer expects the offering will reduce expenses for mail-in returns and provide more resale opportunities.

By Max Garland • March 6, 2023

Amazon pulls back from UPS as it builds out logistics empire

While UPS' priorities have shifted, Amazon’s capabilities have transformed. But both face obstacles that could complicate plans to reduce business with each other.

By Max Garland • March 3, 2023

FedEx urges customers to shift volumes from UPS to avoid strike risks

The carrier is telling shippers to act before March 31 if they want to avoid potential disruption this summer.

By Max Garland • March 2, 2023

LaserShip/OnTrac names new CEO

Mike Duffy is currently a board member for the regional parcel carrier and CEO of FleetPride, a truck and trailer parts distributor.

By Max Garland • March 1, 2023

Ameriflight grows expedited supply chain services with cargo drones

The carrier signed an agreement with Sabrewing for 35 eVOTLs as supply chain stakeholders build out their last-mile and express logistics networks.

By Kelly Stroh • March 1, 2023

Amazon closes, cancels more warehouses as cost-cutting persists

The e-commerce giant canceled, closed or delayed 99 U.S. fulfillment facilities, per a firm tracking the company. Amazon disputed its findings.

By Max Garland • Feb. 28, 2023

Walmart’s store-fulfilled delivery sales nearly triple in two years

The retail giant has been expanding its delivery capabilities in recent years amid the e-commerce boom.

By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2023

FedEx Express to lean on third-party carriers for less urgent shipments

The growth in deferred packages has given the delivery giant incentive to overhaul its network in a bid for long-term savings.

By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2023

Kuehne + Nagel looks to grow share of Southeast US air cargo market

The carrier secured an agreement with a regional Alabama airport as shippers and forwarders continue to avoid larger cargo hubs.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 24, 2023

Wayfair cancels plans for Houston fulfillment center

The move adds further evidence the furniture retailer's logistics footprint growth will be limited in 2023 amid falling sales.

By Max Garland • Feb. 23, 2023

Negotiators say longshore contract talks continue, hopeful of deal soon

A Thursday news release marks the first public update on the talks since an intra-union dispute in Seattle complicated negotiations.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 23, 2023

FedEx Express pilots union leaders approve strike authorization vote

Although no vote has been called yet, a union representative said customers should know it could happen soon.

By Max Garland • Feb. 22, 2023

Misfits Market to close 3 fulfillment centers following Imperfect Foods acquisition

The online grocer will rely on smaller facilities to service customers as it streamlines operations.

By Max Garland • Feb. 22, 2023

Target plans $100M investment to expand next-day delivery

The retailer will add more than six new sortation facilities as it builds out its stores-as-hubs strategy.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 22, 2023