#last-mile-logistics
(135 articles)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
Shein & Temu Sidestep EU Customs Duty With In-Region Warehouses
The European Union's decision on July 1 to eliminate the €150 customs duty exemption and replace it with a flat €3 charge per tariff line was intended to level the playing field and reduce the flood o
Drayage Costs Rise as Chassis Shortage Extends Port Dwell Times
Port operations continue to face mounting pressure from a confluence of operational inefficiencies that are reshaping last-mile economics across North America. The article examines three interconnecte
Amazon Shipping Undercuts FedEx and UPS with Aggressive Pricing
Amazon is making a strategic push to expand its shipping capabilities by competing directly with established carriers FedEx and UPS through aggressive pricing. This move represents a significant compe
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
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Logistics Arm for $1.4B
CMA CGM Group, one of the world's largest container shipping companies, is acquiring FedEx's logistics arm in a $1.4 billion transaction that represents a significant consolidation move in the global
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Logistics Arm for $1.4B
CMA CGM Group, one of the world's largest shipping and logistics companies, has announced its acquisition of FedEx's logistics arm for $1.4 billion. This landmark transaction represents a significant
Port Authority Offers Rent Relief Amid Truck Shortage Crisis
The Journal of the National Port Association (JNPA) has announced ground rent relief measures to address mounting congestion at U.S. ports, where persistent truck shortages are creating severe bottlen
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Logistics Arm for $1.4B
CMA CGM Group, a leading French shipping and logistics conglomerate, has announced its acquisition of FedEx's logistics arm for approximately $1.4 billion. This transaction represents a significant co
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Contract Logistics Unit for $1.4B
CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping line, is acquiring FedEx's contract logistics unit for $1.4 billion in a transformative move that reshapes the competitive landscape in ground and
CMA CGM Eyes $1.4B FedEx Logistics Acquisition in US Push
CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping line, is in advanced negotiations to acquire FedEx Logistics for approximately $1.4 billion, marking a significant strategic push into US domestic
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Logistics Arm for $1.4B
CMA CGM Group, one of the world's leading container shipping operators, has announced a strategic acquisition of FedEx's logistics division for $1.4 billion. This major consolidation move signals a si
Advance Auto Parts Scales OneRail Partnership for Same-Day Delivery
Advance Auto Parts is deepening its partnership with OneRail, a software company specializing in delivery orchestration, to expand same-day fulfillment capabilities across its network. The companies h
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Logistics Arm for $1.4B
CMA CGM Group, one of the world's largest container shipping companies, is acquiring FedEx's logistics arm for $1.4 billion, marking a significant consolidation in the global freight forwarding and lo
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx 3PL Arm for $1.4B in Major Consolidation
CMA CGM, a leading ocean freight and container shipping company, has announced its acquisition of FedEx's third-party logistics (3PL) business for $1.4 billion. This landmark transaction represents a
EU Eliminates Duty-Free Threshold for Low-Value Parcels in 2026
The European Union is implementing a significant regulatory change that will eliminate the existing duty-free exemption for low-value parcels, effective in 2026. This structural policy shift represent
CMA CGM Pursues $1.4B FedEx Logistics Unit Acquisition
CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping line, is advancing a $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx's logistics business unit, representing a significant strategic expansion beyond ocean frei
Interstate Trucks Emerge as Delhi's Biggest Freight Emissions Problem
Delhi's logistics and supply chain ecosystem faces a critical sustainability challenge: interstate truck freight operations have become the region's largest source of transportation-related emissions.
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
EU Imposes €3 Customs Fee on Small Parcels to Combat Chinese Imports
The European Union has announced a €3 customs charge on small parcels, a structural policy shift designed to level the playing field between domestic retailers and low-cost Chinese e-commerce sellers.
Inland Transportation Networks Reshape U.S. Supply Chain Strategy
Maersk's analysis highlights a structural shift in how U.S. supply chains are evolving: the traditional emphasis on raw transportation capacity is giving way to sophisticated coordination across inlan
JD.com Projects Robots Will Replace 700,000 Delivery Workers
JD.com founder Richard Liu has made a bold statement regarding the future of delivery logistics, forecasting that automation technology will replace approximately 700,000 delivery workers in the comin
Poland Emerges as Key Ecommerce Gateway in Europe
Poland is establishing itself as a strategic ecommerce distribution gateway in Europe, leveraging its geographic position between Western and Eastern European markets. The article highlights how Polis
USPS Parcel Rate Changes July 12: Pricing & Measurement Guide
The U.S. Postal Service is implementing structural changes to its parcel pricing model and dimensional measurement standards effective July 12, affecting millions of shipments processed through the ne
Inland Freight Networks: The New Supply Chain Resilience Battleground
Maersk's positioning of inland freight networks as a key resilience battleground reflects a fundamental shift in how global supply chains are being architected. Rather than concentrating risk at major
Holiday Shipping Delays Threaten Christmas Delivery Deadlines
Holiday season shipping capacity is reaching critical strain levels, with carriers and logistics providers warning that congestion could prevent on-time Christmas delivery for many retailers and consu
LTL Carriers Expand Port Services as US Import Volume Surges
Less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers in the United States are strategically expanding their operational footprint at major ports to capture growing opportunities created by rising import volumes. This r
UPS Expands Cold Chain Network with 27 New Pharmaceutical Transfer Hubs
UPS has announced the addition of 27 cold transfer facilities dedicated to pharmaceutical shipping, representing a significant capital investment in temperature-controlled supply chain infrastructure.
Pitney Bowes vs FedEx: Which Logistics Stock to Buy Now
This article presents a comparative investment analysis of two major logistics players—Pitney Bowes and FedEx—aimed at financial professionals and retail investors evaluating logistics sector exposure
Drayage Visibility Gaps Expose U.S. Freight Management Risks
Freight Management Inc has brought attention to a persistent and understated challenge within the U.S. drayage sector: the lack of adequate visibility across short-haul transportation networks. Drayag
EU De Minimis Overhaul: What €3 Duty Means for Ecommerce
The European Union's elimination of its de minimis exemption for low-value imports, effective July 1, represents a structural shift in cross-border parcel handling that will fundamentally alter cost s
ITS Logistics Expands with New Distribution Center for Nationwide One-Day Reach
ITS Logistics, operating as part of Echo Global Logistics, has announced the opening of a new distribution facility that extends its one-day delivery reach across the continental United States. This s
ITS Logistics Expands Nationwide One-Day Delivery with New DC
ITS Logistics, a subsidiary of Echo Global Logistics, has opened a new distribution center that extends its one-day delivery capability across the United States. This infrastructure investment represe
ITS Logistics Expands Nationwide One-Day Delivery with New Facility
ITS Logistics, a subsidiary of Echo Global Logistics, has announced the opening of a new distribution center designed to extend one-day delivery reach across the United States. This expansion represen
USPS Insourcing Eliminates 3,000+ Contractor Jobs in Six Months
The U.S. Postal Service's aggressive move to insource its logistics operations has eliminated over 3,000 jobs from its contractor base within just six months, creating a cascading crisis for the compa
Purolator's 3 Lessons for Supply Chain Resilience & Digital Transformation
Purolator, Canada's major parcel and logistics provider, has emerged as a case study in organizational adaptation amid unprecedented supply chain volatility. The company's transformation strategy reve
Omaha Steaks Launches 3-Hour Delivery for Father's Day
Omaha Steaks has launched a 3-hour delivery option targeting last-minute Father's Day shoppers, representing a tactical expansion of its direct-to-consumer logistics capabilities. This move reflects g
Amazon Expands Freight Services to All Businesses
Amazon is broadening its freight service offering to include businesses of all sizes and sectors, marking a significant shift in how the e-commerce giant monetizes its logistics infrastructure. Previo
Walmart Launches 30-Minute Delivery with Subway Integration
Walmart has significantly escalated its ultra-fast delivery capabilities by formalizing 30-minute-or-less delivery across 33 U.S. markets and strategically integrating Subway restaurant delivery into
Canada Delivery Market: Growth Potential Despite Operational Hurdles
Canada's logistics and delivery sector is experiencing a paradox: significant market opportunities coexist with substantial operational challenges. Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International highli
Why Shipping Transparency Builds Customer Trust, Not Frustration
A logistics startup working with major retailers including Sephora, Home Depot, and Levi's is demonstrating that transparency around shipping delays—rather than silence or obfuscation—can actually str
Logistics Firms Struggle with Delivery Delays Amid Soaring Online Orders
Logistics firms across Southeast Asia are experiencing significant operational strain as e-commerce order volumes continue to surge, creating widespread bottlenecks in parcel delivery networks. The ar
Digital Handovers Transform Mid- & Last-Mile Logistics Efficiency
McKinsey & Company has identified a critical opportunity in supply chain efficiency: digitizing the handover processes between mid-mile and last-mile logistics networks. Traditional manual handovers b
Last-Mile Delivery: Optimizing Logistics to End-of-Road Networks
The article examines the critical challenges and opportunities in last-mile logistics, focusing on the final segment of the supply chain where goods reach their ultimate destination. This segment repr
ShipStation Completes Merger to Launch AI Logistics Platform
ShipStation Global has completed a significant industry consolidation by merging WWEX Group and Auctane into a single AI-powered logistics platform. This strategic combination unifies multiple shippin
Delivery Reliability Over Speed: Retail Leaders Reshape Strategy
Retail executives from Macy's and Ulta are signaling a strategic pivot away from speed-obsessed delivery models toward prioritizing on-time reliability, a shift with meaningful implications for supply
AutoZone Expands Mega Hubs to Accelerate Store Fulfillment
AutoZone, a leading automotive parts retailer, is leveraging an expanded network of mega distribution hubs to accelerate store fulfillment capabilities and drive sales performance. This strategic inve
How RPS Became the Most Successful Transportation Startup
Regional Parcel Service (RPS) represents one of supply chain's most consequential acquisitions and operational transformations. When FedEx acquired RPS as part of the Caliber System deal in 1998, few
Air Freight Booms as E-Commerce Demand Reshapes Logistics
The air freight market is experiencing sustained growth fueled by accelerating e-commerce demand and consumer expectations for rapid delivery. This expansion represents a structural shift in logistics
Advance Auto Parts Consolidates DCs, Launches 15 Market Hubs
Advance Auto Parts is executing a significant distribution network restructuring, consolidating its distribution center footprint while simultaneously launching up to 15 market hubs designed to accele