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(4 articles)Last-Mile Duopoly Breaks: 55% of Retailers Ditch FedEx/UPS
The U.S. parcel market is undergoing a structural shift: 55% of retailers now use carriers outside the traditional FedEx, UPS, and USPS trio, with more than a third actively moving volume away from th
Costco Expands Same-Day Delivery via DoorDash and Uber
Costco has significantly expanded its same-day delivery capabilities by launching comprehensive partnerships with DoorDash and Uber across the United States. DoorDash now offers Costco products throug
Last-Mile Duopoly Crumbles: Retailers Diversify Away From FedEx & UPS
The last-mile parcel delivery landscape is undergoing a structural shift driven by two converging pressures: consumers now expect free shipping in 2.6 days (down from 3.4 days), and traditional carrie
Fuel Surcharges Hit Parcel Rates; Shippers Flee to Alternative Carriers
Parcel shipping rates in North America are approaching record highs driven by elevated fuel surcharges tied to geopolitical tensions affecting crude oil prices. The TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index reports