Why FedEx combining Express and Ground could benefit shippers

The company's transformation raises questions about network capacity and employee labor classification. However, experts say the upside is worth it.

By Max Garland • April 7, 2023

FedEx to combine Ground, Express to advance $6B cost-savings push

The unified company will usher in significant changes, ranging from more rail transport to further reductions in flights.

By Max Garland • April 5, 2023

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Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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UPS to open sorting facility at Tampa International Airport

The warehouse will be equipped to sort up to 7,500 packages per hour and support the carrier’s Next Day Air deliveries across Florida’s west coast.

By Kelly Stroh • April 4, 2023

Amazon deliveries made by Rivian EVs surge to 75M

The company's push to decarbonize the transportation fleet is gaining steam, with more growth expected in the years ahead.

By Max Garland • April 3, 2023

Consumers want ultrafast delivery — and they want it today

Consumer demand for ultrafast delivery made same - and next-day a necessity rather than an option.

April 3, 2023

LSO offers shippers more capacity as UPS strike fears persist

The threshold increase is contingent on the regional carrier's customers shifting the additional volume by May 31 to prevent service degradation.

By Max Garland • March 29, 2023

What drone companies need to do to reach lofty delivery goals

Zipline and Alphabet's Wing aim to scale up and reach more customers, but it will take more than their internal capabilities to secure long-term success and adoption.

By Max Garland • March 29, 2023

FedEx slumps, Amazon slows and more takeaways from a top shipping index

New U.S. parcel delivery data from Pitney Bowes outlines the extent of top carriers' volume declines, and what lies ahead for the sector.

By Max Garland • March 28, 2023

DHL, FedEx and USPS among top brands impersonated in phishing scams

Cybersecurity company Cloudflare's rankings underscore how the daily presence of logistics businesses in consumers' lives makes them a prime target for phishing scams.

By Max Garland • March 27, 2023

5 keys for picking the perfect logistics partner

Ensure that your perfect logistics partner has the experience, capabilities and quality service you need.

March 27, 2023

Amazon aims to reduce grouped delivery issues

The Risk Aware Delivery initiative uses data to prevent packages at higher risk for delivery errors from being part of a grouped stop.

By Max Garland • March 24, 2023

Manna to commence US last-mile drone delivery trial

The company aims to serve more than 10,000 residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by teaming up with real estate developer Hillwood.

By Kelly Stroh • March 23, 2023

Walmart’s Spark Driver platform ramps up delivery coverage

The crowdsourced delivery provider now serves 15,000 pickup points and can reach 84% of U.S. households.

By Max Garland • March 23, 2023

Amazon launches 2-hour delivery from select Rite Aid stores

The service is available for Prime members living within the greater Newark, New Jersey and Burbank, California areas.

By Max Garland • March 22, 2023

Kroger sees e-commerce as future profit engine

The retailer is looking to its automation partnership with Ocado as a long-term play to transform the company in the next decade.

By Sam Silverstein • March 21, 2023

JD.com plans a self-operating warehouse in California

The e-commerce giant is looking to expand its presence in the U.S. and bring automation with it.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 20, 2023

UNFI adds robots, scanning tech to its ‘transformation agenda’

The wholesaler and retailer introduced SAE’s technology solutions at 18 distribution centers and plans to install the systems in more facilities throughout 2023 and 2024.

By Peyton Bigora • March 20, 2023

BJ’s ‘last mile delivery model’ improves in-store order fulfillment process

The service involves employees picking items for an order before handing them off to a same-day delivery provider.

By Max Garland • March 20, 2023

5 trends for the future of devices in logistics and transportation

Devices are the future of logistics and transportation. Here are five trends to get ahead of the curve.

March 20, 2023

FedEx uses dynamic pricing to draw more from peak season surcharges

The capability, which the company first launched in August, helped cushion the blow from declining volumes.

By Max Garland • March 17, 2023

Can tech startups make food delivery less chaotic?

Delivery services were a boon during the pandemic. Recently, tech startup leaders spoke about the parking and labor concerns that have followed.

By Maylin Tu • March 16, 2023

Zipline to launch home delivery service using drone-droid combo

Sweetgreen and Michigan Medicine are among the customers signed onto the service.

By Max Garland • March 16, 2023

US Postal Service spends more on ground transport as it shifts away from air cargo

Relying more on trucks than airplanes is one component in Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's wide-ranging plan to improve the agency's financial health.

By Max Garland • March 16, 2023

Shopify execs say Deliverr is key in building fulfillment network distinct from Amazon

An asset-light network of warehouse partners will help the company build its capabilities for merchants in a more cost-effective manner, its CFO said.

By Max Garland • March 14, 2023

APM Mobile to invest $60M in rail infrastructure to serve inland markets

The terminal operator will double its container capacity as more shippers opt for Gulf and East Coast ports.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 13, 2023