Parcel & Express

FedEx Freight Has Mixed Results in First Earnings After Spinoff

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Revenue got a boost from new pricing power that the company didn’t have when it was under the umbrella of the parcel giant.

Why Brands Need To Rethink Their Returns Strategy Before Peak Season

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As retailers assess their returns programs in response to changing tariffs, now is also a good time to stress-test them before peak season hits.

Stop Delivery Costs from Eating Your Growth: The 2027 Delivery Cost Reset

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:17:19 -0400

Delivery cost rose 12% for the median US operator in 2026, and 88% of operators say it is growing as fast as revenue or faster. With UPS and FedEx peak surcharges already live, cost-to-serve is under pressure just as customers redefine what good delivery means.

Rethinking Warehouse Design in the Era of Bulky E-Commerce

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The warehouse is only one part of the equation. Large and bulky products typically require a different transportation and final-mile delivery model as well.

Beyond De Minimis: Why Importers Need Defensible Shipment Data

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The practical response is investing in accurate shipment data and technology that supports classification and filing as regulations evolve.

Smaller Trucking Companies Are Approaching Financial Breaking Point

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:22:39 -0400

Financial writer Rich Duprey says record diesel prices, rising insurance premiums, and higher maintenance expenses are colliding with freight rates that haven't kept pace.

Amazon Settles Suit Over Slower Deliveries to Low-Income Areas

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:02:19 -0400

The attorney general’s office said roughly 69,000 members of Amazon’s Prime service experienced slower deliveries as a result of Amazon’s practices.

FedEx Launches FedEx Authenticated Delivery

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New premium service combines QR code for added security on high-value and sensitive shipments.

Watch: Introducing Omnicarrier Decision Intelligence From Reveel

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Reveel CEO Josh Dunham introduces Omnicarrier Decision Intelligence (ODI), an AI-native feature set that allows shippers to plan and manage their optimal carrier networks in real time.

Uber Freight: High Fuel Costs Squeeze Small Truckload Carriers

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Uber Freight recommends shippers lock in baseline capacity, build a surge playbook, and evaluate alternatives now before the heart of peak.

Watch: Introducing Reveel IQ for Shipping and Parcel Spend Management

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:21:49 -0400

Michael Falls, chief customer officer of Reveel, introduces the company’s AI-driven tool for shipping and parcel spend management, to debut at Parcel Forum ’26 in Orlando, Florida on September 14-16.

Amazon Expects to Deliver 89% of Its Own Packages by 2029

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:03:01 -0400

The last time the company publicly disclosed its delivery network figures was in 2023, when Amazon said that it delivered more than two-thirds of its own U.S. packages.

Report: Shipping Market Is Moving Faster than Shippers’ Models

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:27:28 -0400

Improved shipping performance now depends on aligning operational cadence with the speed of the market, says Reveel.

Uber’s $15B Delivery Hero Takeover Gains Board Backing

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The food delivery market boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but has been consolidating in recent years.

UPS Invests $2B to Expand Global Network

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Recent projects that received money from the initiative include new air hubs at Clark Airport in the Philippines and at Hong Kong International Airport.

State of Enterprise Shipping: A Market Moving Faster Than the Model

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A survey of 240 enterprise shipping organizations across six industries examined how they see, govern, and decide their shipping economics. Every respondent manages a multi-modal transportation network with substantial parcel operations. The results were clear: shipping has outgrown its operating model.

USPS Narrows Losses in Q3 Despite Looming Cash Crisis

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:33:32 -0400

USPS raised stamp prices by 4 cents in July, and announced its first ever fuel surcharge on packages in March.

Five Ways AI is Transforming Fleet Safety and Operational Performance

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

AI aggregates and analyzes fleet-related data, creating a comprehensive picture of driver behavior, vehicle performance, compliance issues and operational risks.

Watch: The Challenges of the Last-Mile Landscape

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The last mile is just one of several legs involved in the journey of product from seller to end consumer, but as much as 54% of the total delivery cost comes from that segment.

ICE Now Screening Truck Drivers at Weigh Stations

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:58:11 -0400

More than 28,000 CDLs deemed to have been issued illegally have been revoked as of May 1, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

AI Is Making Logistics Faster. It Is Also Making Freight Fraud Easier.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

What has changed is not simply the volume of crime, but its architecture.

CSCMP's State of Logistics Report: Get Used to the Fog

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Redesign the operating model, not just the network, the annual report's authors concluded.

FedEx Pilots Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreement

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:39:37 -0400

The agreement follows an extended bargaining process that included both direct negotiations and mediation under the National Mediation Board.

Freight Audit and Payment: The Critical Anchor in a Hurricane of Supply Chain Disruption

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Most teams are making critical decisions with incomplete information. Not because they lack data, but because they can’t use it fast enough. Decisions are happening in motion, without a steady state. This report shows how Freight Audit and Payment (FAP) is becoming a layer for decision intelligence and financial control when it matters most.

Amazon Rolls Out End-to-End Supply Chain Service

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:47:20 -0400

The new service includes Amazon's full slate of freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel shipping services.

How Transportation Leaders Are Turning Sustainability Into Resilience

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Even without regulatory mandates, transportation leaders continue to integrate sustainability into their core transportation strategy.

Freight in 2026: The Trilemma That No Shippers Can Avoid

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Operational efficiency is a durable solution, as it’s where emissions reduction and cost reduction share a common foundation.

Four Fulfillment Practices Packaging Regulations Are Forcing Companies to Improve

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Switching to alternative materials or minimizing usage alone does not solve one of the most persistent problems in fulfillment: wasted space.

Watch: Taking Advantage of Carrier Diversification in 2026

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Shippers have more choices of carriers than ever before, but they need to approach "optionality" with care, says Cris Lauer, account executive with Enveyo.

The Opportunity that Comes with the EU's July 2026 Van Regulation Reset

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The businesses that treat the new EU rules for van delivery operations as a procurement opportunity will define the next decade of European supply chain performance.