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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 -
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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 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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FedEx Ground contractors form allianceVast 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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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