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Parcel Freight

Eric Kulisch Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Proliferation of parcel delivery surcharges drives up shipping rates

The TD Cowen/AFS Logistics index shows sharp rises in parcel delivery rates, spurred by strategic use of surcharges.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

E-commerce & Fulfillment

Temu challenges Amazon for cross-border e-commerce dominance

OnTrac logo on front of the corporate building.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Last-Mile Delivery

OnTrac CEO Duffy leaves for UK pest control company

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An overhead view of the inside of a large e-commerce warehouse.
Monday, December 22, 2025

E-commerce & Fulfillment

Stord to double e-commerce fulfillment capacity in Kentucky

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A brown UPS van on the left side of a city neighborhood street, with a USPS van on the right side on a sunny day.

Last Mile Delivery

Parcel Freight

Eric Kulisch Monday, January 12, 2026

Large parcel carriers improved on-time delivery during 2025 peak season

The 2025 peak parcel season saw fewer shipping delays as a percentage of total volume than during the prior year.

Last-Mile Delivery

John Gallagher Tuesday, December 30, 2025

New bill limits truck driver liability for stolen freight

Bipartisan legislation would make stealing private-carrier packages a federal crime, extending cargo protections to shield drivers and potentially reduce carrier insurance costs.

Last-Mile Delivery

Eric Kulisch Thursday, December 18, 2025

US Postal Services wants retailers to compete for last-mile delivery

In a novel move, the U.S. Postal Service will open access to its last-mile delivery service for companies with the highest bid.

Last-Mile Delivery

Eric Kulisch Thursday, December 11, 2025

Bouqs picks Roadie for same-day flower delivery

Bouqs has added same-day flower delivery in select markets with the help of Roadie, a UPS company.

Parcel Freight

Eric Kulisch Thursday, December 4, 2025

Denmark says goodbye to letter delivery

PostNord in Denmark is dropping letter mail service to focus on parcel shipping.

Parcel Freight

Eric Kulisch Wednesday, December 3, 2025

New SpeedX superhub in Chicago expedites more parcel deliveries

SpeedX has invested in a huge parcel center in Chicago as the arms race among parcel carriers to build competitive networks escalates.

eCommerce

News

Mary O'Connell Thursday, January 15, 2026

PinchAI develops an ecommerce post-purchase risk operating system

Return fraud was supposed to be a cost of doing business. Instead, it’s becoming one of retail’s biggest margin threats. For years, retailers treated returns as a customer experience issue, an unavoidable side effect of e-commerce growth and the Amazon-fueled promise that anything could be sent back, anytime. But as return rates quietly climbed and […]

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Cold Chain

How cold chain e-commerce outgrew the gift box

A close up of a paper bag with Amazon Now written on it and held by hand.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Modern Shipper

Amazon tests 30-minute delivery in two US cities

An Amazon logistics center with blue logo.
Monday, November 24, 2025

E-commerce & Fulfillment

Amazon closes Arkansas warehouse over earthquake-related design flaw

Cardboard Walmart boxes move on a conveyor belt in a warehouse.
Thursday, November 20, 2025

E-commerce & Fulfillment

Walmart e-commerce sales rise 27% as shoppers opt for same-day delivery

Fulfillment

Technology

Thomas Wasson Tuesday, November 11, 2025

AI is turning peak season challenges into opportunities

Supply chain leaders at a Samsara webinar outlined how they’re using tech solutions for safer, smarter operations during the holiday rush

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Backside of an Amazon warehouse with name on the side.
A Veho parcel terminal with cars in line to enter and be loaded with packages for delivery routes.
A photo of an Ikea loading dock
Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Last-Mile Delivery

Ikea acquires US logistics tech platform to improve home delivery

Logo on a large Walmart supercenter or warehouse.

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Breaking News

Trucking rates have dropped 27% versus CPI

The U.S. trucking industry continues to face a harsh economic reality: spot rates have failed to keep pace with inflation, squeezing carrier margins and contributing to significant financial pressure on truckers nationwide. Here’s a clear visual of the disconnect — spot trucking rates (via the SONAR National Truckload Index) overlaid against the Consumer Price Index […]

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