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(11 articles)Walmart Adds 8 Parcel Carriers to Seller Fulfillment Network
Walmart has approved eight additional parcel carriers for its marketplace sellers who handle their own fulfillment, including DoorDash and UniUni. This expansion gives seller-fulfilled merchants more
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
Parcel Shipping Hits Record High: Peak Season Surcharges
The 2026 peak holiday shipping season arrives as the most expensive on record, with ground parcel rates climbing 5.8 percent year-over-year according to analysis from AFS Logistics and TD Cowen. UPS a
ChatGPT Integration Tackles E-Commerce Shipping Challenges
A new ChatGPT integration is addressing critical pain points in e-commerce shipping operations. This AI-powered solution leverages natural language processing to streamline shipping workflows, from ca
Amazon's Air Fleet Challenge: Absorbing Aircraft Retirements
Amazon's ability to absorb the retirement of aging air cargo aircraft presents a significant operational challenge for the e-commerce giant. While the company possesses sufficient financial resources
Canada Post Launches Weekend Parcel Delivery in Major Cities
Canada Post has announced plans to introduce weekend parcel delivery in three major metropolitan areas, Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto, by the end of 2024, marking a significant strategic shift in the
FedEx raises 2026 peak fees; home delivery costs surge
FedEx has announced its 2026 peak season surcharge structure, introducing higher fees across its service portfolio compared to the prior year. This marks an annual rhythm in carrier pricing strategy w
Alaska Air Doubles Cargo Fleet with 4 Boeing 737 Freighters
Alaska Airlines announced a significant expansion of its air cargo operations through the acquisition of four leased Boeing 737-800 converted freighters, effectively doubling its dedicated freighter f
Amazon's Shipping Expansion Threatens UPS and FedEx Market Share
Amazon's renewed investment in its proprietary shipping and logistics network is reshaping the parcel delivery competitive landscape in North America. This strategic move represents a structural shift
UPS Parcel Demand Shapes Logistics Outlook and Operations
United Parcel Service's operational performance and market valuation are increasingly tied to parcel demand trajectories, reflecting broader shifts in e-commerce consumption patterns and post-pandemic
CBP Tightens Postal Import Data Rules, Adding $100M in Duties
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency is implementing more stringent data requirements for postal imports, a regulatory shift that could have material consequences for e-commerce logisti