👗 Rent the Runway Introduces Delivery Savings.
Rent the Runway is a fashion and clothing rental service that allows customers to rent designer dresses, clothing, and accessories for a fraction of the retail price. The company has introduced "live swaps," where home deliveries occur simultaneously with returns, resulting in significant cost savings.
If you're using FedEx or UPS for shipping, especially in Los Angeles County, keep an eye on your bills – they're about to go up.
FedEx might actually benefit from losing its colossal contract with the U.S. Postal Service, according to Brandon Oglenski, an analyst at Barclays Bank.
The rise of fast-fashion e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu is shaking up the global air cargo sector, according to industry insiders.
Efficiency in e-commerce shipping is crucial, and Delta Cargo and SmartKargo have joined forces to tackle common pain points for small parcel shippers.
Oh, Canada! UPS is launching a new Saturday home delivery service in key Canadian markets, starting with Toronto and expanding to Greater Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, and Laval by March.
UPS is set to cut 12,000 jobs in a cost-saving move aimed at reducing expenses by $1 billion.
Walmart has unveiled its largest drone delivery expansion plan, covering 1.8 million households in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Walmart is planning to increase the involvement of its employees in making last-mile deliveries as it expands its third-party fulfillment capabilities, according to President and CEO Doug McMillon.
The U.S. Postal Service has announced that it will not impose peak season surcharges during the upcoming holiday season.
Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service by partnering with Wing Team, powered by Alphabet (Google's parent company).
Delivery providers Point Pickup Technologies and Pickup Now have merged to create a unified source for nationwide on-demand deliveries.
Despite significant changes in consumer lifestyles during the pandemic, the trend of increased beverage consumption between Memorial Day and Labor Day has persisted.
The U.S. Postal Service has drastically decreased its air cargo shipments by 90% over a two-year period, leading to an estimated $1 billion in annual transportation cost savings, according to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
Alibaba's logistics arm, Cainiao Network, has introduced its half-day express delivery service in eight major Chinese cities, including Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Shenzhen.
Amazon.com Inc. is doubling down on its fast-delivery capabilities for its Prime service following a temporary slowdown during the pandemic.
Despite the looming threat of a UPS strike, many companies have not shifted their package volumes to other carriers.
OnTrac, an e-commerce parcel carrier, has expanded its delivery network into major Texas markets, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio.
As negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters Union continue, the possibility of a strike is already having an impact on the logistics sector.
Negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters Union have resumed after a pause, bringing hope to UPS shippers.
Amazon is seeking to recruit 2,500 small businesses across 23 states in the US to participate in its "Amazon Hub Delivery" program, aiming to enhance package delivery capabilities.
With the July 31 strike deadline approaching for Teamsters at UPS, concerns are growing about the potential impact on the supply chain and the economy.
A potential 10-day strike by UPS workers in the US could have significant economic consequences, estimated to cost the country $7.1 billion, according to an analysis by Anderson Economic Group.
Amazon has announced that it has successfully delivered over 150 million packages using Rivian's electric vehicles (EVs).
Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Relay Delivery have filed lawsuits against New York City to block the implementation of new minimum pay rules for food delivery workers.
The US Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) market has seen a decline in demand and a shift in consumer spending patterns, leading to decreased package deliveries.
FedEx Freight is anticipating continued challenges in volume levels and profit margins in the next quarter, despite implementing cost-cutting measures.
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is experiencing a significant decline in international volume, despite the growth of cross-border e-commerce.
FedEx does not expect any significant benefits from the ongoing labor negotiations between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, according to EVP and Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere.
Parcel consultants anticipate significant rate increases of 6% to 10% in base rates and accessorials charges for 2024.
In a notable Supreme Court ruling, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, it was unanimously decided that truck drivers hauling products like bread are in the transportation sector, not bakery workers.