Kuehne + Nagel acquires Worldwide Perishable in cold chain expansion

Cold chain, whether perishables or pharmaceuticals, has proven a key and steady growth driver for the freight forwarder. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 29, 2019

Amazon Prime 1-day transition costs higher than expected

The main cost drivers were related to transitioning warehouses, buying more inventory and moving it around the network closer to customers, Amazon's CFO said Thursday.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 25, 2019

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Amazon logistics service lacking for small parcel shippers, proposal reveals

After seeing Amazon's small parcel service proposal first hand, one small parcel service consultant called the offering a "nothing burger."

By Emma Cosgrove • July 24, 2019

eBay to launch end-to-end fulfillment service for sellers

The new service, called Managed Delivery, will allow high-volume sellers to store, pack and ship orders through eBay's network of approved third-party vendors.

By Morgan Forde • July 24, 2019

Hasbro warehousing costs up as it plans for tariffs

Even though no new tariffs were enacted on Hasbro's products, planning and risk mitigation led to greater expenses for the brand. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 24, 2019

UPS seeks FAA approval for drone delivery service via new subsidiary

The carrier currently has multiple drone delivery pilots underway, but FAA approval would enable the company to bring the service up to scale by removing certain flight restrictions. 

By Morgan Forde • July 24, 2019

UPS to launch 7-day service, extended pickup, matching FedEx

Both carriers are expanding their service and retail networks, bringing into question what will become a point of differentiation between UPS and FedEx. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 24, 2019

FedEx: Amazon 'may be' competitor, could reduce market share

The annual filing marks a change in tone for the company's executives who brushed off questions about Amazon as a competitor on previous earnings calls.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 19, 2019

Alternative pallet market grows 3% as supply chains see sustainability, cost benefits

Molded pallets are often cheaper to purchase, easier to recycle and lighter in weight, thereby reducing fuel costs. 

By Morgan Forde • July 19, 2019

Gen Z has a thing for BOPIS

A recent survey found 58% of Gen Z shoppers have used Buy Online Pickup In-Store for a purchase, and 60% said it was a factor in deciding where to shop.

By Morgan Forde • July 18, 2019

H-E-B to test driverless delivery with Udelv

The Texas grocer's quest for digital dominance continues as it launches a self-driving technology pilot in San Antonio. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 15, 2019

Drone delivers Merck vaccines between islands with AT&T cold-chain tech

The UAV successfully delivered temperature-sensitive vaccines over a 24-mile route between islands in the Bahamas. Merck believes the technology could eventually be used to deliver life-saving drugs to remote locations.

By Morgan Forde • July 12, 2019

Port of New Orleans closes to traffic as Tropical Storm Barry moves in

The port is closed to incoming traffic and cargo-loading at most terminals has ceased. The storm is expected to make landfall early Saturday morning.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated July 12, 2019

Report: 'Insider threat' emerges as new risk in cargo theft

88% of insider acts involved permanent staff, with the primary motivation being financial gain, according to BSI and TT Club.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 11, 2019

Are we heading toward 24/7 logistics services or are we already there?

As 3PLs extend service hours and days, constant deliveries seem inevitable. But experts say retailers, and to some extent, consumers are keeping a floor under e-commerce delivery times.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 11, 2019

DHL: 60% of businesses haven't fully implemented an e-commerce strategy

Despite recognizing its importance, the majority of B2B and B2C enterprises surveyed said they were falling behind on implementation due to constantly shifting consumer expectations, limited resources and other factors.

By Morgan Forde • July 10, 2019

The latest supplier insurance trend: A rainy day freight fund

Many suppliers are preferring emergency slush funds over backup inventory stock when it comes to dealing with unexpected events.

By Barry Hochfelder • July 8, 2019

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake closes roads in Southern California

Roads around the epicenter in Ridgecrest, California, reopened Saturday afternoon with temporary repairs, but more aftershocks are expected this week.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 8, 2019

Nestlé launches open blockchain pilot to track milk

The food company announced a commitment to pursuing a fully transparent supply chain in February and cites its partnership with OpenSC as a means of publicly verifying its progress.

By Morgan Forde • July 3, 2019

Walmart to invest $1B in China logistics

A 1 million-square-foot warehouse in Dongguan, China, is the opening salvo of the retailer's decades-long investment plan in the country, which will entail at least 10 more warehouses over the next 10-20 years. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 3, 2019

Distributor Performance Food Group to acquire Reinhart Foodservice for $2B

PFG plans to keep Reinhart's 26 distribution centers open, expanding capacity and shortening trucking routes. 

By Morgan Forde • July 2, 2019

What's next for logistics M&A?

DSV's friendly takeover of Panalpina and CMA CGM's offer for CEVA left many analysts wondering if this is the beginning of another wave of consolidation in logistics and transportation. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 1, 2019

FedEx: Retail partners can't replace FedEx Office

Even with plans to offer parcel pick-up and drop-off in 8,000 Dollar General stores, COO Raj Subramaniam emphasized the most profitable packages come through FedEx Office.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 28, 2019

Amazon adds counter parcel pickup in 100 Rite Aid stores

For struggling Rite Aid, converting Amazon orders into store traffic holds promise.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 27, 2019

FedEx profits are at the mercy of trade policy, execs say

Ending FedEx's relationship with Amazon will be a "near-term headwind," which will last until FY2021, according to CFO Alan Graf.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 25, 2019