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Procurement
High ImpactOct 17, 2026

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

FreightWaves#last-mile-delivery#carrier-diversification#parcel-market
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 10, 2026

Parcel Margins Collapse as Shipping Inflation Crushes Q2 Growth

Fulfillment operators face a critical profitability crisis as parcel shipping costs accelerated far beyond revenue growth in Q2 2024. According to Deposco's Commerce Signal report, powered by real-tim

FreightWaves#parcel-inflation#fulfillment-margins#shipping-costs
Shipping & Freight
ModerateAug 21, 2026

Triton Logistics Pivots Strategy Amid Shipping Disruptions

Triton Logistics is implementing a strategic shift toward route diversification as a response to persistent global shipping disruptions. This move reflects a broader industry trend toward operational

NDTV Profit#shipping-disruptions#route-optimization#logistics-strategy
Technology & Innovation
High ImpactAug 18, 2026

Last-Mile Orchestration Fills the Gap as Carriers Diversify

The last-mile delivery landscape is fragmenting. National carriers like FedEx and UPS have spent a decade shedding unprofitable packages, creating space for regional carriers, 3PLs, gig platforms, and

FreightWaves#last-mile-delivery#order-orchestration#carrier-diversification
Procurement
High ImpactJul 29, 2026

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

FreightWaves#last-mile-delivery#carrier-diversification#parcel-carriers
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 29, 2026

UPS Reduces Amazon Dependence, Reports Stronger Profitability

UPS's deliberate reduction in Amazon shipment volume represents a structural shift in carrier-customer relationships within parcel logistics. By diversifying its customer base rather than remaining he

FreightWaves#ups-amazon-relationship#carrier-diversification#logistics-strategy