Port of New York and New Jersey implements revised container dwell fee

The new fee structure pushes ocean carriers to balance inbound and outbound volumes as the port works to reduce empty containers.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 6, 2022

FedEx Express, pilots union request federal mediator to resolve contract dispute

The delivery giant stressed that the move will have no impact on its operations or service to customers.

By Max Garland • Oct. 5, 2022

Explore the Trendline➔

Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Carriers work to restore service after Hurricane Ian

The storm ripped through Florida last week and halted delivery and transportation operations. Some areas still have service suspensions in place.

By Max Garland • Oct. 4, 2022

Walmart GoLocal exceeds 5,000 delivery locations, outpacing company targets

The retailer plans to “double down” on its white-label delivery service in its second year, a GoLocal exec said in an interview.

By Max Garland • Oct. 3, 2022

Corrugated boxes: The ultimate circular economy

Circularity is the epitome of sustainable materials management – linking all life cycle stages for production, use and reuse of materials to protect the environment.

Oct. 3, 2022

Ian prompts port, rail closures as it barrels toward the Carolinas

Terminals closed as hurricane-force winds are expected to batter the Southeast coast.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 30, 2022

UPS, FedEx and USPS suspend some services as Hurricane Ian hits Florida

Hundreds of ZIP codes and cities are affected as the hurricane’s landfall on Wednesday led to flooding and destruction in the southwest part of the state.

By Max Garland • Sept. 29, 2022

Louis DeJoy is transforming the Postal Service. Can the agency compete with FedEx and UPS?

The U.S. Postmaster General isn’t afraid of making big changes. But keeping pace with private parcel carriers is a tall order for the beleaguered agency, experts say.

By Max Garland • Sept. 28, 2022

Nordstrom lays off over 200 workers at Iowa distribution center

The retailer is continuing work to make its supply chain faster and more productive, in part, by optimizing a California fulfillment facility to better serve West Coast consumers. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 28, 2022

FedEx CEO says Ground contractors ready to deliver for the holidays

Interest in a peak season program signals delivery providers are willing to ramp up capacity, despite concerns that some may sit out Black Friday.

By Max Garland • Sept. 26, 2022

American Eagle leverages Quiet Platforms to speed its own fulfillment

E-commerce orders are now reaching customers within 3 days of checkout, and executives still see room for improvement.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 23, 2022

FedEx to hike rates by 6.9% ‘given the inflationary backdrop’

The company is turning up the heat on shipping rates after a turbulent quarter.

By Max Garland • Sept. 23, 2022

FMC proposal defines ‘unreasonable’ export rejections by ocean carriers

The new rule details criteria for violations under the Ocean Shipping Reform Act and establishes a framework for proving improper refusals.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 21, 2022

Walmart adds ‘smart garage’ company to InHome delivery program

MyQ, which makes technology found in 20% of household garages, will help the retailer expand its service focused on making secure deliveries.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 21, 2022

US Postal Service pursues facility consolidation to reduce transport costs

The agency is streamlining its facility footprint in a five-year initiative, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said in an interview.

By Max Garland • Sept. 21, 2022

Last mile carrier plans to launch franchise delivery model in 50 markets

The Frontdoor Collective is looking to prove out its business model next year, an executive told Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • Sept. 20, 2022

White House supply chain strategy shifts beyond 24/7 port operations

Port and Supply Chain Envoy Gen. Stephen Lyons said the initiative failed to gain traction due to the financial costs involved.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 20, 2022

Vast majority of FedEx Ground contractors have no confidence in CEO: survey

The logistics giant questioned the credibility of the vote, which was launched by the head of a movement campaigning for better financial terms for contractors.

By Max Garland • Sept. 19, 2022

FedEx ramps up cost-cutting measures after earnings fall below expectations

Global volume declined in Q1, a trend the delivery giant expects to continue throughout the rest of its fiscal year.

By Max Garland • Sept. 16, 2022

Amazon cancels, delays dozens of warehouses as it looks to rightsize capacity

The e-commerce giant is slowing its network expansion after excess capacity and less productive facilities saw billions of dollars in added costs.

By Max Garland • Sept. 14, 2022

UPS targets 100K seasonal hires ahead of peak

The carrier is not alone in conducting a hiring spree — the Postal Service announced plans Monday to hire 28,000 people for the peak season.

By Max Garland • Sept. 13, 2022

Container dwell fee paused at Port of New York and New Jersey

Officials are rewriting the tariff after receiving input from ocean carriers.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 8, 2022

OnTrac and DHL’s e-commerce unit roll out peak season surcharges

The parcel carriers join larger competitors like FedEx and UPS in adding home delivery fees for shippers during the holidays.

By Max Garland • Sept. 7, 2022

3M leans on East Coast shipping site to speed exports

The site, added to circumvent West Coast congestion, has helped reduce shipping times to Asia. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 7, 2022

Ousted contractor launches vote of no confidence in FedEx Ground CEO

Delivery providers are also being asked about contract renegotiations, business profitability and if they fear retaliation over dissenting views.

By Max Garland • Sept. 6, 2022