Customer supply chain issues sparked lower peak volumes: carriers

The 2021 holiday shipping season didn't turn out to be the nonstop onslaught of packages that some parcel carriers expected.

By Max Garland • Feb. 9, 2022

Food suppliers wade into logistics as trucking rates soar

Businesses can't evade the trucking market, but there are strategies they can adopt to lessen the impact of market forces.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 9, 2022

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Retail Supply Chains

Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Maersk dives into bulky delivery services with $1.7B Pilot deal

The deal furthers the shipping line's ambitions to become an end-to-end supply chain service provider.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 9, 2022

Labor, transportation costs fuel Amazon's decision to hike Prime price

As the omicron variant makes waves, companies are facing higher operating costs to keep facilities staffed up. Amazon is no exception. 

By Max Garland • Feb. 4, 2022

High parcel demand means another year of 'firm pricing' for UPS

Limited space in carrier networks and high delivery costs aren't expected to fade this year. 

By Max Garland • Feb. 2, 2022

Dairy export working group pursues solutions for hard-hit industry

Supply chain woes are costing U.S. dairy companies millions and damaging exporter credibility, according to the IDFA.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 1, 2022

2022 supply chain outlook features shortages, high delivery costs

While supply chain woes aren't expected to disappear in 2022, this year could mark a turning point.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 31, 2022

Why parcel shipping will be even more expensive in 2022

FedEx and UPS recently raised rates by 5.9%. But that doesn't factor in the sting shippers could face from surcharges, experts say.

By Max Garland • Jan. 31, 2022

Delivery firms deepen restaurant relationships as growth slows

Major aggregators are rolling out white labels, subscription programs and data tools to retain partners as more diners order from operators directly. 

By Julie Littman • Jan. 31, 2022

LSO mulls expansion into Chicago and Atlanta as parcel volumes rise

President and COO Sean O'Connor is preparing for another year of expansion, but getting more precise shipper forecasts for peak season is also a focus area.

By Max Garland • Jan. 26, 2022

FedEx, Microsoft extend partnership to offer 'logistics as a service'

The collaboration will leverage FedEx data to help companies optimize fulfillment.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 26, 2022

Nike says a 'sole train' helped mitigate supply chain disruptions

In addition to fast-tracking product to Memphis by rail, the brand also added several distribution centers and deployed 1,000 robots.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 25, 2022

Inventory restocking efforts push logistics real estate demand even higher: Prologis

Tenants need to restock not only for inventory shortfalls, but to also build additional safety stock as well, CFO Tom Olinger said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 25, 2022

Neiman Marcus names supply chain chief to oversee $90M investment

The department store retailer is working to overhaul operations and upgrade its systems and distribution centers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 25, 2022

Passing on freight costs helps Lamb Weston's results amid logistics, labor pressures

The company is placing a strong focus on transportation costs to fight input cost inflation. That means increasing product delivery rates and adjusting them more often to reflect the market.

By Max Garland • Jan. 24, 2022

How Walmart GoLocal plans to stand out among delivery businesses

GoLocal acts as a back-end delivery arm rather than a marketplace intermediary, which General Manager Harsit Patel said is a big differentiator.

By Max Garland • Jan. 19, 2022

FedEx taps 3 charter vessels to start congestion bypass service

The ships are loaded with 53-foot containers carrying goods from shippers looking to avoid bottlenecks at San Pedro Bay ports.

By Max Garland • Jan. 19, 2022

Grocers are experimenting with delivery fees. Here are 8 key factors to consider.

Experts said they expect — and encourage — grocers to continue testing strategies for dealing with delivery costs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 18, 2022

Kroger levels up grocery delivery with Nuro's new autonomous vehicles

The grocer will make deliveries in Houston using the tech company's third-generation model, which has twice as much cargo room, plus modular storage and new safety features.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 14, 2022

UPS to handle record 60M returns during peak shipping season

As returns activity increases, reverse logistics have become a vital part of the retail playbook to build customer loyalty. But costs are climbing.

By Max Garland • Jan. 7, 2022

Flytrex drones can fly over people, vehicles with new FAA approval

The approval will allow Flytrex's delivery drones to travel up to one nautical mile and carry small goods to up to 10,000 households in North Carolina.

By Max Garland • Jan. 5, 2022

Walmart to expand in-home delivery to 30M households

The retailer will build a fleet of fully electric vans to rapidly scale the premium service from the 6 million households it currently serves.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 5, 2022

Kroger officially launches delivery service in Atlanta

The grocer will deliver to shoppers within 90 miles of its automated fulfillment center.

By Jeff Wells • Updated Feb. 8, 2022

By the numbers: Biden reviews supply chain progress with task force

The Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force touted progress in relieving port congestion, stocking store shelves and boosting the workforce.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 4, 2022

Chartered ships emerged in 2021 as a way to get around congestion

Home Depot, Costco and Walmart were among the businesses which leased ships to take control of their supply chains.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 23, 2021