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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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FedEx Ground contractors form allianceOusted 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 -
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FedEx Ground contractors form allianceEx-FedEx Ground contractor’s push for franchisee perks could spark legal battle
Spencer Patton floated contractor reclassification as the next phase of his campaign against Ground leadership.
By Max Garland • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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Amazon offers sellers long-term inventory storage with new service
Amazon Warehousing & Distribution allows the company to capture more value from its fulfillment network, which has grappled with excess capacity this year.
By Max Garland • Sept. 1, 2022 -
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Amazon rolls out delivery route algorithm to reduce miles driven
The e-commerce giant has deployed its “Condor” program nationwide after introducing it in January.
By Max Garland • Aug. 31, 2022 -
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Geodis to add 1,000 autonomous bots at warehouses
As e-commerce demand soars, the global transportation and logistics provider will work with Locus Robotics to expand its footprint significantly in the U.S. and Europe.
By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 30, 2022 -
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UPS peak surcharges to affect large shippers expecting strong holiday demand
The fee follows FedEx and the Postal Service announcing their own cost hikes.
By Max Garland • Aug. 29, 2022 -
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FedEx Ground contractors form allianceFedEx terminates delivery agreements with face of Ground contractor revolt
Competitors “have sought to exploit” Spencer Patton’s campaign for improved pay and other changes, the logistics giant said in a lawsuit.
By Max Garland • Aug. 29, 2022 -
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Deep Dive // FedEx Ground contractors form allianceHow tensions between FedEx Ground and its contractors reached a boiling point
The logistics giant’s model for independent delivery providers is broken, an analyst said. One contractor is leading a push for change.
By Max Garland • Aug. 25, 2022 -
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Quiet Platforms will offer faster Fanatics deliveries in more markets
The expanded partnership paves the way for American Eagle’s logistics unit to offer same-day and next-day delivery for other customers.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 24, 2022 -
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Lowe’s pilots faster delivery at fulfillment center, select stores
The retailer is looking to bring products straight to home improvement professionals’ jobsites.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 23, 2022 -
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FedEx Ground contractors form allianceMajor FedEx Ground contractor to stop delivering if agreement isn’t reached by Black Friday
Spencer Patton, whose company operates 225 routes in 10 states, has publicly pushed for better contract terms for delivery providers to account for inflation.
By Max Garland • Aug. 23, 2022 -
Duluth Trading to open automated fulfillment center in Georgia
The apparel brand’s facility will be able to process and ship 160,000 units daily, executives said.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 23, 2022 -
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Geodis plans US last-mile expansion with logistics acquisition
The 3PL said Need It Now Delivers will help bolster its e-commerce delivery capabilities.
By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 23, 2022 -
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Expert roundtable: How shippers should prepare for the 2022 peak season
Five industry insiders weighed in on whether carriers will be able to deliver during the holidays, and what shippers can do to ensure success.
By Max Garland • Aug. 22, 2022 -
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Gap enters logistics and fulfillment space with GPS Platform Services
The retailer will offer a suite of supply chain services including next-day shipping and reverse logistics.
By Max Garland • Aug. 19, 2022 -
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As East Coast delays rise, Port of LA director appeals to shippers: ‘Come to Los Angeles’
The 109-ship queue to enter the U.S.’s largest container port had dropped 88% as of July.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 18, 2022 -
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Amazon announces first peak season fee for its fulfillment services
The e-commerce giant said it previously absorbed the higher cost of holiday shipping, but added that seasonal expenses have reached new heights.
By Max Garland • Aug. 17, 2022 -
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Walmart GoLocal surpasses 1M deliveries
The retail giant’s white-label delivery service celebrates the one-year anniversary of its launch later this month.
By Max Garland • Aug. 16, 2022 -
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Uber launches pilot to deliver equipment to Chicago restaurants
The partnership with foodservice equipment distributor Parts Town will provide two-hour delivery to operators and service technicians.
By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 16, 2022 -
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Shippers pull back from air cargo as ocean reliability improves
Rates are on a downward trend and have yet to bottom out, according to Clive Data Services.
By Max Garland • Aug. 15, 2022 -
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White House supply chain data exchange doubles in size
Shippers, carriers and logistics providers have begun exchanging data as part of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 12, 2022 -
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USPS proposes peak season rate hikes amid drop in package demand
The temporary price increases “frankly seem pretty reasonable compared to what FedEx has proposed,” one consultant said.
By Max Garland • Aug. 11, 2022
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