US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days
By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed…
Delivery reliability trumps speed for some e-commerce retailers
On-time delivery and clear communication can boost buyer satisfaction more than faster shipping, e-commerce experts said.
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USPS readies July rate hikes for Ground Advantage, other services
The agency said the increases, as high as 10%, will help it grow market share with more profitable volume.
USPS board taps FedEx director David Steiner as next postmaster general
David Steiner, former CEO of Waste Management, is slated to join the agency in July as it navigates Trump administration…
ArcBest sees 5 ways shippers are reacting to tariffs
COO Eddie Sorg described conversations with customers as a “mixed bag.” For example, some are utilizing more domestic manufacturing and…
Cold play: Toy industry faces ‘devastating’ impact from tariffs
Around 96% of American toy companies are small- and medium-sized businesses. Nearly half of them could shutter due to U.S. tariff policies.
UPS confirms building closures, shift cuts in 4 states
The reductions are part of the carrier’s plan to trim its network footprint in the face of shrinking volume from…
Rocky Brands’ sourcing shift buoyed by inventory buffer
The footwear manufacturer is also opting to pause or delay shipments in a bid to mitigate the impact of tariffs.
Tariff talks with shippers reflect a ‘muddied’ outlook, Werner says
The carrier reported lower utilization from “stop and go” activity as customers remained concerned around new duties.