US Postal Service outlines next steps to becoming ‘the preferred delivery provider’

The priorities for the third year of the agency’s transformation plan include growing revenue via new shipping services and boosting local delivery speeds.

By Max Garland • May 24, 2023

ContainerPort Group moves to 8-acre terminal in South Carolina

The North Charleston site will help the drayage and logistics provider grow its dedicated services business, which launched last fall.

By Colin Campbell • May 23, 2023

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Sysco touts improved retention rate as it keeps eyes on growth

The food distributor's Q3 sales were up nearly 12% YoY amid a targeted push to keep employees.

By Larry Avila • May 22, 2023

Target’s delivery operations evolve with improved capacity, loading speeds

The retailer is testing high-capacity vans that can deliver nearly five times as many packages as sedans.

By Max Garland • May 22, 2023

FedEx Express ramps up robotic arms use at its Memphis World Hub

The company now has 16 of the parcel-sorting systems at its Tennessee facility.

By Max Garland • May 19, 2023

Delivery firm Gently pursues growth with nano-fulfillment centers

The company is building out its Los Angeles operations further after completing its first delivery in April.

By Max Garland • May 19, 2023

Logistics providers expand operations in Mexico, leveraging nearshoring as a strategy

Redwood Logistics and BlueGrace Logistics have announced plans to expand service offerings in Mexico due to higher demand from shippers.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 18, 2023

Maersk warehouse to lay off about 30 workers in Ohio, spokesperson says

The layoffs come as two retail customers who were using a portion of the facility as a call center shifted customer service operations in-house.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 17, 2023

How Flexport’s purchase of Shopify Logistics levels up its end-to-end ambitions

The deal gives the company e-commerce fulfillment and last-mile delivery capabilities, but don't call it a direct competitor to Amazon's logistics empire.

By Max Garland • May 17, 2023

CH Robinson lays off another 2% of its workforce

The freight broker eliminated 300 jobs primarily in shared services and non-engineering tech roles last week, a spokesperson told Transport Dive.

By Larry Avila • May 17, 2023

FedEx Express pilots authorize strike as talks drag on

The union says its goal is still to reach an agreement with the company as contract negotiations under a federal mediator continue.

By Max Garland • May 17, 2023

Why Siemens, Eli Lilly opted to use DHL’s new cold chain service

The temperature-controlled air cargo solution provides flights from Indianapolis to Liège, Belgium, and uses an innovative handling process to allow for more sustainable packaging.

By Max Garland • May 16, 2023

Wayfair improves data analytics to trim last mile costs

The online furniture retailer has sharpened its process for determining whether items should be delivered in-house or via third parties.

By Max Garland • May 15, 2023

Cisco to diversify supply chain with India manufacturing

The telecommunications firm said its new operation will support customer demand in the country and across the globe.

By Megan Ruggles • May 15, 2023

Key software considerations when evaluating logistics devices

There’s no one-size-fits-all software solution for logistics devices. Here’s why.

May 15, 2023

Hub Group says CN rail alliance to accelerate intermodal, shipping speed

President and CEO Phil Yeager says the new cross-border service is drawing interest from customers and could reduce costs.

By Larry Avila • May 12, 2023

UPS’ Roadie launches same-day delivery service for oversized items

Shippers using RoadieXL will be connected with a driver who has the proper vehicle and equipment to handle bulky items.

By Max Garland • May 12, 2023

Costco, Walmart join Biden administration’s supply chain data exchange

Fifty-three companies representing the end-to-end supply chain are now part of the Department of Transportation’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 11, 2023

Drone firm Zipline lands GNC, other customers for home delivery service

The companies will be using Zipline's Platform 2 offering, which leverages a drone-droid combo to deliver orders.

By Max Garland • May 10, 2023

Expert roundtable: What the future holds for sidewalk delivery robots

Executives and researchers share their takes on what the emerging transportation method will offer ten years from now.

By Max Garland • May 10, 2023

US supply chain salaries rose 3% since last year: study

Newer employees and those who switched jobs received larger raises than others, according to a survey from the Association for Supply Chain Management.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 10, 2023

UPS, Teamsters kick off high-stakes national contract negotiations

The delivery giant is optimistic about reaching an agreement, but some say the risk of a strike is higher than in previous years.

By Max Garland • May 10, 2023

Portland, Oregon to pilot zero-emission delivery zone

Diesel and gas-powered trucks can transfer goods to environmentally friendly transport modes that then make deliveries within a designated area.

By Max Garland • May 9, 2023

US Postal Service reduces FedEx spend amid transformation plan

The agency is scaling back its reliance on air transport, which spells trouble for FedEx Express.

By Max Garland • May 8, 2023

Shopify to sell logistics business to Flexport

The deal, which is expected to close in the second quarter, includes e-commerce fulfillment and order storage provider Deliverr.

By Max Garland • May 4, 2023