#parcel-delivery
(94 articles)EU Low-Value Package Duty Rules: Logistics Firms Push Gradual Phase-In
Logistics industry leaders are collectively urging the European Union to adopt a gradual phase-in approach for new low-value package duty rules, signaling concern about operational disruption and comp
UPS Stock Rises as Freight Surcharges Drive Pricing Outlook
UPS's stock performance is responding positively to evolving freight dynamics and the carrier's strategic deployment of surcharges to optimize revenue and margin protection. This reflects broader mark
FedEx Downplays Amazon Air Cargo Threat to Market Share
FedEx executives have publicly minimized competitive concerns related to Amazon's expanding air cargo capabilities, suggesting the carrier's dominant market position and operational scale provide suff
UPS Q2 Earnings Beat: Air Freight Logistics Sector Outperforms
United Parcel Service has emerged as a Q2 earnings outperformer, signaling recovery and demand strength in the air freight and logistics sector. This positive performance reflects broader market condi
PE Group Consolidates Courier Firms to Expand Delivery Network
A private equity group has executed a rollup strategy by acquiring three small courier firms to build a more competitive and geographically diversified courier network. This consolidation move reflect
UPS Appoints Wilfredo Ramos as Chief Supply Chain Solutions Officer
UPS has announced the appointment of Wilfredo Ramos to the newly created position of Chief Supply Chain Solutions Officer, signaling a strategic investment in supply chain optimization and innovation
UPS Q2 Earnings Boost Air Freight Stock Rally
United Parcel Service has emerged as a Q2 earnings outperformer within the air freight and logistics sector, signaling stronger-than-expected operational and financial performance during the second qu
DHL Expands Latin America Operations to Boost Regional Coverage
DHL is strategically expanding its operational presence throughout Latin America, signaling confidence in the region's e-commerce and trade growth potential. This expansion represents a meaningful inv
DHL Group Completes Corporate Reorganization Effective Sept 1
DHL Group has completed a significant corporate reorganization effective September 1, 2026, formalizing the separation between DHL AG as the global operating entity and Deutsche Post AG as the German-
UPS Overhauls Operations to Shift From Parcels to Premium Logistics
United Parcel Service announced a major organizational restructuring that fundamentally reorients its business model from traditional small-package delivery toward integrated logistics services. The s
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 ca
UPS Hikes Holiday Surcharges for 2026 Amid 24% Q4 Volume Jump
UPS is implementing elevated surcharges for the 2026 holiday season, effective as early as September 27, as the carrier braces for a substantial 24% increase in U.S. parcel volume from Q3 to Q4. This
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
UPS Invests $2B to Expand Global Logistics Network
UPS has announced a $2 billion capital investment to expand its global logistics network, signaling aggressive positioning in the competitive parcel and last-mile delivery market. This major infrastru
UPS Invests $2B in Global Shipping and Healthcare Distribution
UPS announced a $2 billion investment initiative aimed at enhancing its global shipping capabilities while simultaneously strengthening its healthcare and pharmaceutical logistics operations. This sub
EU Low-Value Package Duty Rules: Logistics Giants Push Phase-In
Major logistics carriers including DHL, FedEx, and UPS are advocating for a gradual phase-in of the European Union's new low-value package duty rules rather than an abrupt implementation. This regulat
Winter Storm Fern Delays UPS, FedEx, USPS Nationwide
Winter Storm Fern has triggered significant operational disruptions across North America's three largest parcel carriers—UPS, FedEx, and USPS—affecting last-mile delivery capacity and transit times. T
OTT Expands NYC Last-Mile Capacity to 200-300 Daily Shipments
On Time Trucking has announced a capacity expansion specifically targeting last-mile delivery operations across all five boroughs of New York City, with the ability to handle 200–300 additional daily
EU E-Commerce Rules Create Immediate Disruption at Liege Hub
The European Union's new e-commerce regulations are creating immediate operational challenges at Liege Airport, one of Europe's largest air cargo hubs. These regulatory changes are altering how cross-
Customs Crackdowns Threaten Chinese Ecommerce Airfreight Boom
Regulatory tightening around customs inspection of low-value ecommerce shipments is emerging as a structural headwind for the explosive growth in cross-border air cargo. According to analysis from Tra
USPS Expands AI Capabilities: 35+ Active Use Cases in Logistics
The United States Postal Service is significantly expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities to strengthen operations and combat fraud. With more than 35 active AI use cases already deployed a
USPS Transportation Costs Rise as UPS Air Cargo Contract Expands
The U.S. Postal Service is experiencing rising transportation costs in the third quarter as it adjusts its logistics network to accommodate a contract arrangement with UPS that routes certain volume t
Brent Hagan Transforms Direct Mail Delivery Operations
Brent Hagan's recent initiatives in direct mail delivery represent a notable shift in how logistics providers approach last-mile operations for postal and direct marketing segments. This development r
UPS-Teamsters 2028 Contract Will Reshape Parcel Market
A high-stakes labor negotiation looms for UPS in August 2028 when its current Teamsters union contract expires. Influential industry analyst Satish Jindel predicts this showdown will fundamentally res
Ceva Logistics Expands Last-Mile Network into Spain & Portugal
Ceva Logistics has finalized its acquisition of Paack Iberia and Paack France, integrating these courier operations into Colis Privé, its European last-mile delivery subsidiary. This strategic move br
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 mar
Valve Alerts Customers: Cyberattack Hits European Logistics Partner
Valve has notified customers of a significant cybersecurity incident affecting CEVA Logistics, one of its primary shipping partners in Europe. This breach represents a critical third-party risk materi
USPS Posts $2.5M Q3 Loss: What It Means for Last-Mile
The U.S. Postal Service's $2.5 million fiscal third quarter net loss signals ongoing financial strain in the critical last-mile delivery infrastructure that supply chain professionals depend on. While
Amazon's New Shipping Venture Disrupts Logistics Industry
Amazon has announced a new venture that is creating significant ripples across the shipping and logistics industry. This move represents a strategic expansion of Amazon's vertical integration into las
UPS Enhances Pickup Services for Small Business Shippers
UPS has announced enhancements to its pickup services targeting small business shippers, with a focus on the Smart Pickup offering. The upgrades provide customers with increased control and informatio
Cainiao Launches Fast Cross-Border Air Shipping Service
Cainiao, Alibaba's logistics subsidiary, has introduced a new expedited cross-border air shipping service designed to accelerate international parcel delivery. This initiative reflects the growing com
UPS, Amazon Deploy Fuel Surcharges to Offset Rising Costs
UPS and Amazon are implementing or adjusting fuel surcharges to mitigate the impact of rising operational costs on their parcel and last-mile delivery networks. This pricing adjustment reflects broade
UPS and Amazon Deploy Fuel Surcharges to Offset Rising Costs
Major parcel carriers UPS and Amazon are leveraging fuel surcharge mechanisms to absorb rising operational costs, particularly fuel expenses, rather than allowing these pressures to erode profit margi
Top 10 Last-Mile Delivery Companies Reshaping E-Commerce
Supply Chain Digital has published a ranked list of the top 10 last-mile delivery companies, highlighting the key players shaping the final-mile logistics segment. This sector has become increasingly
Air Freight Market Projected to Reach $126.55B by 2031
The global air freight forwarding market is poised for substantial expansion, with projections indicating a valuation of USD 126.55 billion by 2031. This growth trajectory reflects structural shifts i
UPS Launches Digital Shipping Tools for Small Business Customers
UPS has announced new digital shipping tools specifically designed to enhance the shipping experience for small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers. This initiative reflects the carrier's strate
Top Last Mile Delivery Providers Transform 2026 Logistics
This article identifies and ranks ten reputable last-mile delivery service providers operating globally as of 2026, focusing on their capabilities to optimize end-to-end logistics experiences. The pie
UPS Struggles as Amazon Flex Threatens Market Share Amid Strong Freight Demand
United Parcel Service's second-quarter earnings reveal a striking divergence in the freight market: while the broader transportation sector reports robust demand and pricing strength, UPS is strugglin
UPS Trucking Underperforms Despite Strong Market Conditions
UPS is underperforming relative to the broader trucking market despite favorable freight demand conditions, according to FreightWaves analysis of recent earnings data. While the trucking sector has be
DHL Middle East Delays: What Shippers Need to Know
DHL has issued a service advisory for the Middle East region, indicating that while the carrier continues to accept inbound shipments, customers should expect material delays in delivery timelines. Th
FedEx Partners with Deliverbird Korea to Expand K-Culture Export Logistics
FedEx and Deliverbird Korea have announced a strategic partnership designed to enhance logistics capabilities for Korean cultural exports. This collaboration strengthens both companies' ability to ser
Holiday Season Shipping Guide: Prepare for Peak Demand
DHL has released guidance specifically addressing the operational challenges that arise during the holiday shipping season, a critical period when e-commerce and retail demand typically peaks. This gu
DHL Stock Holds Steady on E-Commerce Surge and Strong Margins
DHL's stock performance reflects the logistics industry's sustained recovery driven by accelerating e-commerce adoption and resilient operational margins. The company is successfully navigating post-p
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.
FedEx Expands EU Shipping Surcharges to More Zip Codes
FedEx has announced an expansion of shipping surcharges across the European Union and additional zip code zones in North America, representing a strategic pricing adjustment for the carrier's internat
Winter Storm Fern Causes Widespread Shipping Delays Across Major Carriers
Winter Storm Fern has triggered widespread disruptions across the parcel delivery networks of the three largest U.S. carriers—UPS, FedEx, and USPS. This weather event represents a significant operatio
Amazon Aggressively Expands Shipping Network, Threatening FedEx & UPS
Amazon is making a deliberate and sustained push to build out its own logistics and delivery infrastructure, directly challenging the market dominance of FedEx and UPS in parcel shipping. Industry ins
DHL Deploys AI to Revolutionize Last-Mile Delivery Operations
DHL's adoption of artificial intelligence in last-mile delivery represents a significant shift in how logistics providers optimize their final-mile networks. By integrating AI-driven routing and deliv
Postal Operators Squeezed: Parcel Growth Can't Offset Rising Costs
Global postal operators are caught in a profitability squeeze despite strong parcel volume growth driven by e-commerce expansion. According to preliminary 2025 data from the International Post Corp, t
Woman Sentenced in $150M USPS Counterfeit Postage Scheme
A Los Angeles-based woman, Lijuan 'Angela' Chen, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $158 million in restitution for her role in a massive counterfeit postage scheme t