US Postal Service on-time delivery rates slip during peak season

The agency said operational disruptions, including the shutdown of a St. Louis processing facility, hurt its performance.

By Max Garland • Jan. 8, 2024

UPS to cut sorting shift at Indianapolis facility amid soft demand

The location joins a company hub in Louisville, Kentucky, in closing its day sort on Feb. 16.

By Max Garland • Jan. 8, 2024

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

JD.com’s logistics arm launches international express delivery service

The China-based e-commerce company is expanding the reach of its logistics service into North America and Europe.

By Max Garland • Jan. 5, 2024

Red Sea attacks: Ocean shipping rates jump more than 50% in key lanes

Rates from Asia to the U.S. East Coast reached $3,900 per FEU in the past week, with additional surcharges to start this month, according to Freightos.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 5, 2024

Consumers could return $82.1B worth of holiday merchandise, survey finds

To address the rising cost of returns, 44% of retailers have increased return or restocking fees, according to CBRE and Optoro.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 5, 2024

Inside the geographic transformation of supply chains

Lead times, cost pressures and geopolitical risks are just a few reasons why companies are making operational changes.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 3, 2024

FedEx Express sees ‘significant headwind’ from reduced US Postal Service volume

Strategic shifts from both carriers complicate efforts to renew their air transportation contract, which expires in September.

By Max Garland • Jan. 3, 2024

UPS plans reduced sorting operations, layoffs at Louisville hub

The carrier will lay off an undisclosed number of employees at the facility, which was the center of a brief Teamsters strike threat in December.

By Max Garland • Jan. 2, 2024

Suez Canal at risk: What shippers should know to mitigate disruption

Using alternative routes like the Cape of Good Hope can mean longer transit times and higher freight costs. Here’s what shipping experts had to say.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 22, 2023

FedEx redesigns air network to boost speed, profits

The company’s “Tricolor” initiative aims to serve e-commerce growth and shifting volume mix.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 22, 2023

Shippers consider alternatives after rail border closures

Bridge closures at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, are leading to longer wait times. Brokers shared some of their tips for mitigating disruption.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 20, 2023

Hub Group acquires Forward Air’s final mile business for $262M

The deal includes the transfer of about 45 locations and more than 640 employees.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 20, 2023

Amazon’s logistics, delivery services expanded beyond its website in 2023

The company launched offerings like Supply Chain by Amazon and Amazon Shipping while fine-tuning its fulfillment network.

By Max Garland • Dec. 20, 2023

Rail border crossings reopen at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection had shut down the vital trade gateways in the wake of surging immigration activity.

By Larry Avila • Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Shipping lines avoid Suez Canal as Red Sea attacks continue

Carriers' move to reroute or pause vessel transits could add time and monetary costs for shippers.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Dec. 18, 2023

Mexico’s nearshoring wave is years in the making

Decades of investments in logistics infrastructure, trade deals and becoming a manufacturing hub are paying off as shippers look to nearshore production.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Dec. 18, 2023

Forward Air plans general rate increase of 5.9%

The new rate will be tendered on shipments beginning Feb. 5, the carrier announced last week. 

By Larry Avila • Dec. 18, 2023

Shein, Temu drive 5% air freight spike in November

Shipments from the fast fashion companies are frequently dominating export routes from China and Hong Kong, according to Xeneta’s chief airfreight officer.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 18, 2023

UPS and FedEx’s tough year in 6 charts

Data shows both carriers faced waning package volumes as pricing power shifted in their customers' favor.

By Max Garland • Dec. 13, 2023

6 reasons why global supply chains are shifting

Political risk, emissions and lead times are just some of the drivers pushing companies toward onshoring, nearshoring and friendshoring decisions.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 13, 2023

10 minutes with DOT’s multimodal office head

Deputy Assistant Secretary Allison Dane Camden discussed her background, her new office's staffing and the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative's progress in an interview.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 12, 2023

Teamsters, UPS avoid peak season strike in Louisville

The parcel giant reinstated dozens of terminated union workers at a package sortation hub after a call with the union Friday.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 11, 2023

Amazon cuts referral fees for some apparel sellers

The retailer said the changes are meant to improve the speed of delivery and reduce total costs.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 11, 2023

Logistics companies race to adapt to shifting supply chains

Carriers in ocean, air cargo, rail and trucking are launching new services and tweaking their networks amid evolving global trade flows.

By Max Garland , Alejandra Carranza , Kelly Stroh , Larry Avila • Dec. 11, 2023

Can robots help workers meet growing fulfillment demands?

How have 3PLs and retailers used autonomous mobile robots to handle peak season e-commerce growth?

Dec. 11, 2023