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

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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 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

How Canada’s West Coast port labor negotiations unfolded: a timeline

The saga included a 13-day strike, an illegal work stoppage, a voted-down proposed settlement and two tentative deals before parties ratified a 4-year contract.

By Edwin Lopez • July 18, 2023

General Mills adds warehouse automation to streamline supply chain

The company implemented warehouse automation in four locations and has "other projects in the works,” a spokesperson said.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 17, 2023

UPS will train managers to help deliver packages if Teamsters strike

The union can still effectively halt operations if a tentative contract agreement isn’t reached by July 31, General President Sean O’Brien said Sunday.

By Max Garland • July 17, 2023

UPS-Teamsters negotiations roundup: Employees told to ‘protect’ volume, labor official weighs in

While the company aims to quell customer concerns as the deadline nears, the union is readying its members for a strike via practice pickets.

By Max Garland • July 13, 2023

Shippers should plan now for a carrier market rebound, experts say

Excess capacity isn't likely to last long, and firms are slashing supply chain costs to prepare.

By Larry Avila • July 13, 2023

‘Fear of missing out’ drives air cargo spot rates to plummet 41% YoY in June

The global air freight rate averaged $2.31 per kilogram last month, according to Clive Data Services.

By Kelly Stroh • July 13, 2023

UPS will have trouble passing on any Teamsters wage hikes to shippers

More carrier options and soft demand will make it hard to raise rates to counteract higher labor costs, experts say.

By Max Garland • July 12, 2023

Blank sailings hit record low in pandemic era: Sea-Intelligence

The milestone is good news for shippers, who can take advantage of more freight capacity, according to the report.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 11, 2023

Amazon deliveries made by Rivian EVs surge to 150M

The e-commerce giant has deployed over 5,000 custom Rivian EVs as it works to decarbonize its fleet.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 11, 2023

Uncertainty at Yellow sparks freight shift to other carriers

Some shippers are sending their loads to other LTL carriers over concerns about the company's future, TD Cowen analysts say.

By Colin Campbell • July 10, 2023

FedEx details capacity plan as UPS strike fears intensify

The carrier will use volume from July 17-21 as a baseline capacity measurement. Shipments exceeding that amount aren't guaranteed to be accepted.

By Max Garland • July 7, 2023

UPS-Teamsters negotiations held up by part-time wages, union leader says

The two sides are far apart in terms of their hourly pay rate proposals, General President Sean O'Brien told Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • July 6, 2023

Ace Hardware announces Kansas City, Missouri, distribution center

The planned facility is expected to enhance the company’s inventory capacity while meeting higher demand.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 6, 2023

US Postal Service cleared to launch Ground Advantage

The new offering, set to debut July 9, is formed from existing shipping services and aims to help it grow package revenues. 

By Max Garland • July 6, 2023

UPS’ chances of averting a strike are shrinking. How should shippers prepare for the worst?

Experts say an Aug. 1 strike isn't a certainty, but customers should still solidify alternative carrier options.

By Max Garland • July 5, 2023

UPS, Teamsters talks hit another roadblock as union blasts ‘unacceptable offer’

The impasse complicates efforts to reach a deal with enough time for union members to vote on it before the current contract expires July 31.

By Max Garland • July 5, 2023

UPS pledges to reach deal with Teamsters by July 5, union says

The vow came along with a revised offer providing "significant movement on wages and other economic language," but the Teamsters say it still isn't enough.

By Max Garland • June 30, 2023

CPKC, CSX to create rail corridor connecting Mexico, Texas and the Southeast U.S.

As part of the deal, the railroads would acquire or operate portions of the Meridian & Bigbee Railroad track between Mississippi and Alabama.

By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2023

FedEx Express retires 18 freighters as part of cost-cutting initiative

The company plans to remove 29 more aircraft from scheduled flying next fiscal year. 

By Kelly Stroh • June 29, 2023

UPS strike ‘now appears inevitable,’ Teamsters president says

The union called on the company to provide "its last, best, and final offer" by Friday.

By Max Garland • Updated June 28, 2023