FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight, subsidiaries of FedEx Corp., will increase shipping rates effective Jan. 2, 2017.

The explosion of e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment is resulting in expanded use of parcel by shippers. How the parcel industry has changed to meet the needs of today's supply chains, and how shippers can maximize parcel in their transportation plans is the topic of SupplyChainBrain's webinar Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET.

SAP SE has agreed to integrate its supply-chain software with the logistics network and 3D printing technology of UPS.

Deutsche Post DHL Group will acquire UK Mail Group plc for 242.7m pounds ($315.63m), the company said. DHL said it expects the company's directors to make a unanimous recommendation that UK Mail shareholders accept the offer.

Insurance giant Allianz has warned that the increasing volume of drones in our skies could present a major cybersecurity threat, potentially even resulting in loss of life.

First there was Black Friday. Then Cyber Monday. And now, Amazon.com's Prime Day. Why do retailers invite peak-demand headaches?

The boom in e-commerce is a global phenomenon, but each country has its own unique requirements for ensuring the smooth flow of shipments to the buyer.