December 12th, 2025
As more brands advertise “arrives before Christmas,” the pressure shifts to the shipping operation behind the promise. With December 24 quickly approaching, the most common mistake we see is relying on standard ground service for too…
December 7th, 2025
As Amazon’s contract with the United States Postal Service approaches its October 2026 expiration, recent developments suggest the relationship may be entering a period of strategic recalibration. Long-standing operational alignment is now being…
December 3rd, 2025
The battle for ultra-fast delivery just intensified. On December 1, Amazon revealed that it is testing 30-minute delivery in two major markets—Seattle and Philadelphia. While this move may sound like a natural evolution for a company known for…
October 31st, 2025
UPS and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) have reached a preliminary agreement to collaborate again on Ground Saver deliveries, with USPS providing last-mile support. This move aims to blend USPS’s nationwide last-mile reach with UPS’s…
October 1st, 2025
Major carriers like UPS and FedEx are once again rolling out steep peak season surcharges—even as shipping volumes remain stagnant. What was once a justified cost during explosive e-commerce growth is now seen by many as a cash grab in a soft…
September 10th, 2025
DHL Strengthens Healthcare Logistics with SDS Rx Acquisition
DHL Supply Chain has agreed to acquire SDS Rx, a U.S. specialist in final-mile healthcare delivery, to deepen its Life Sciences & Healthcare capabilities and expand same-day and…
September 8th, 2025
OnTrac is a U.S. parcel delivery company specializing in e-commerce last-mile delivery. Their network covers about 70% of the U.S. population, offering coast-to-coast shipping, 7-day delivery (including weekends), and a mix of services like…
July 29th, 2025
UPS released its second-quarter 2025 earnings on July 29, revealing a mixed performance. While revenue slightly beat expectations at $21.2 billion, profits came in below estimates, and the company again withheld full-year guidance due to ongoing…
July 22nd, 2025
In the world of e-commerce and logistics, the last mile is often the most costly and complex leg of a delivery journey. But artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming that reality by injecting intelligence, automation, and real-time…
May 30th, 2025
Effective June 1, 2025, FedEx will update the list of ZIP codes impacted by its Delivery Area Surcharge (DAS). This change will affect businesses that ship to residential and remote commercial areas, potentially increasing last-mile delivery…