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

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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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.

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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

Vast 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ousted 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

Ex-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

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

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

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

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

FedEx 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

How 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

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

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

Major 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

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

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

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