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(14 articles)USPS to introduce weekly fuel surcharge in 2027
The U.S. Postal Service announced plans to introduce a weekly fuel surcharge on package shipping services beginning in 2027, mirroring pricing mechanisms already used by competitors FedEx and UPS. The
Politics and Policy Reshape Parcel Delivery Competition
Political and policy forces are increasingly determining the competitive dynamics of the U.S. parcel delivery market, moving beyond traditional operational metrics. Labor regulation is intensifying ac
How Labor Policy and Geopolitics Are Reshaping Parcel Delivery
Political and policy dynamics are increasingly determining competitive outcomes in parcel delivery, overshadowing traditional operational metrics like speed and cost. Labor regulation through initiati
Maersk Raises Canadian Drayage Costs 24% Starting Nov 2026
Maersk announced a substantial 24% fuel surcharge on its Canadian drayage operations starting November 1st, 2026. This pricing adjustment affects all shippers utilizing Maersk's ground transportation
Freight rates surge as trucking capacity tightens amid weak demand
The trucking market is experiencing a paradoxical situation where freight rates are increasing even as overall demand remains weak. This suggests that capacity constraints are becoming the dominant fa
USPS Facility Upgrades Trigger Delays in Indianapolis, Louisville
The United States Postal Service has announced capacity constraints at two critical Midwest distribution facilities, Indianapolis and Louisville, during planned facility upgrades. These hubs are essen
Amazon Shipping Emerges as Top Performer for Major Retailers
Amazon's third-party parcel delivery service has achieved significant operational credibility in the commercial market, as evidenced by American Eagle Outfitters' public endorsement during Parcel Foru
Gofo triples parcel capacity with Dallas automation hub
Gofo, a rapidly scaling parcel delivery startup founded in 2023, has inaugurated an expanded Dallas processing center that doubles its central U.S. capacity to 800,000 parcels per day. The facility fe
On The Clock Logistics Expands Same-Day Delivery in Denver
On The Clock Logistics is expanding its same-day courier and local delivery capabilities to serve the Denver metropolitan area, responding to accelerating demand from businesses and consumers seeking
E-Commerce Parcel Economics Shift: Legacy Math No Longer Works
Maersk's analysis highlights a critical structural shift in e-commerce parcel logistics, the traditional economic models that have governed small-package shipping are no longer viable under current ma
Amazon Capitalizes on FedEx, UPS Parcel Capacity Gaps
Amazon is aggressively pursuing parcel volumes that traditional carriers FedEx and UPS are declining due to capacity limitations, representing a significant structural shift in US last-mile logistics.
Rapid Grocery Delivery Goes Mainstream, Reshaping Retail Logistics
The rapid grocery delivery model has transitioned from a novelty offering to a standard consumer expectation, fundamentally reshaping how retailers approach last-mile logistics and fulfillment strateg
UPS Stock Steady as E-Commerce Demand Fuels Efficiency Gains
UPS's stable stock performance reflects the company's successful pivot toward capturing growth in the e-commerce sector while simultaneously pursuing operational efficiency improvements. The logistics
Amazon Supply Chain Services Challenge Parcel Duopoly
Amazon's expansion into supply chain services represents a structural shift in the parcel delivery market, historically dominated by FedEx and UPS. By leveraging its proprietary logistics infrastructu