The United States Postal Service is opening the door for shippers and logistics providers to bid for direct access to its last-mile delivery facilities, a move that could change how packages move through the final stretch of delivery. What’s Related Under the plan, USPS would allow outside companies to drop packages directly at its local […]
C.H. Robinson is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to keep one national set of rules for freight brokers, arguing that different state laws would hurt safety, raise costs, and create confusion across supply chains. What’s Related Earlier this week, the Minnesota-based logistics provider filed a merits brief in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, a case […]
Ehrhardt Partner Group (EPG) is working with NVIDIA to deliver more real-time insight into logistics, using AI to help spot problems earlier and suggest next steps before disruptions spread. What’s Related The work combines EPG’s logistics software with NVIDIA’s AI technology, including tools that analyze live video and operational data from warehouses. The goal is […]
International returns have quietly become much more complicated and expensive for U.S. brands following the elimination of the de minimis rule for imports. What’s Related For years, packages valued under $800 could enter the U.S. without duties or taxes. That’s no longer the case. Every shipment coming into the country now faces duties, tariffs, taxes, […]
Amazon is moving forward with plans for what could be its largest retail store ever, a roughly 229,000-square-foot big-box shop in Orland Park, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. That footprint would be larger than a typical Walmart Supercenter. What’s Related The Orland Park Plan Commission voted 6-1 on Jan. 13 to approve the project and send […]
As holiday shopping wraps up, retailers are heading into what logistics providers now call “returns season.” And for many companies, returns are no longer just a cost to manage. They have become a deciding factor in whether shoppers buy at all. What’s Related New data from DHL shows just how big the shift has been. […]
Most supply chain teams operate against metrics tied to their specific role. Procurement focuses on unit cost reductions. Manufacturing prioritizes utilization and output. Distribution emphasizes throughput and efficiency. Transportation teams optimize for consolidation and on-time delivery. What’s Related Each of these goals makes sense in isolation. Together, they often pull the organization in different directions. […]
The Port of Virginia is close to wrapping up its $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program, with one of its most important pieces set to be delivered in early 2026. What’s Related In February, the port is scheduled to begin offering the deepest shipping channels on the U.S. East Coast. A years-long effort to deepen and […]
For players across the freight industry, the spot market has long served as both a barometer of supply-demand dynamics and a strategic tool for managing capacity, costs, and operational flexibility. As the industry moves into 2026, the role of spot freight is evolving. What was once primarily viewed as a last-resort option is increasingly being […]
Loftware released its 2026 Top 5 Trends in Product Identification and Supply Chain report based on a survey of more than 400 supply chain professionals across 55 countries. The research looks at how companies are adapting their operations as disruption, regulation, and complexity become the norm rather than the exception. What’s Related Here’s a quick […]
