Of all the many links that make up a global supply chain, drayage is among the most challenging to perform efficiently and profitably.

Amazon cited a need to cut costs as the main motivation behind the move, although Quebec is also home to the company's only unionized warehouse in Canada.

Duffy’s new job would heavily overlap with Elon Musk’s empire, requiring him to navigate the priorities of an outspoken billionaire who runs companies that fall under the agency’s jurisdiction.

While electrified postal trucks cost more up front than gas-fueled versions, their advantage is low operating expenses in areas such as maintenance and refueling.

While many grocers aspire to achieve a unified commerce strategy, some face challenges in identifying the best path forward.

The trucking industry is still trying to recover from a prolonged freight recession brought on by an excess of capacity that entered the market during the pandemic.

Rising costs and labor shortages are making it harder than ever for retailers to meet customer expectations of on-time and affordable shipping.

UPS Capital says merchants “face a delicate balancing act in meeting these consumer demands: providing expedited delivery while managing rising operational costs.”

Amazon claims it has no obligation to bargain with the workers, because they are employees of companies that Amazon uses to deliver packages to customers.

Trucking companies need to invest in the resources that will help them predict and prepare for future recessions, and whatever else may await them in the coming years.