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DHL Express has announced a shift to weekly fuel surcharge updates starting April 13, in response to ongoing volatility in the global fuel market. The change applies only to how often the surcharge is updated—not how it is calculated. DHL will continue using its existing method, which is based on a 20-day rolling USGC average along with its standard fuel surcharge table. This move aims to better reflect real-time fuel price changes while protecting customers from sudden and u

Following reports on UPS’s fleet changes after the November MD-11 crash , the company is retiring all 27 of its aging MD-11 cargo planes. The move comes after the fatal UPS Flight 2976 accident that killed 15 people and a $137 million after-tax charge. UPS will replace the tri-engine aircraft with more efficient Boeing 767-300 freighters , receiving 18 new planes over the next 15 months. During the transition, the company relied on alternative aircraft, trucks, and partner a

DHL has launched an innovative truck-air logistics service connecting China to Europe , offering faster and more cost-efficient alternatives for bulky shipments. Goods are first transported by road from manufacturers in China to Tashkent, Uzbekistan , then flown on DHL freighter aircraft to Istanbul, Turkey , before continuing to European destinations. Transit times average 9–11 days , with significant cost savings compared to standard airfreight. The service, initially trial

UPS is rolling out big changes to boost profits in 2026 , even as Amazon shipments slow. The company plans to cut 30,000 jobs , close 24+ facilities , and handle 1 million fewer Amazon parcels daily , aiming for $3 billion in savings . Automation now covers 68% of volume , with tech like RFID labeling speeding up operations. Revenue is expected to stay flat at $89.7B , with growth focused on B2B, healthcare, automotive, and SMB deliveries . UPS also resumed its Ground Saver p

According to updates from U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s approved third-party program , several logistics providers have now been authorized to collect and remit duties for postal shipments entering the United States. Newly approved companies include DHL eCommerce, DHL Global Forwarding, Seko Logistics, and GHY eBiz , joining a growing list of qualified logistics and customs providers allowed to manage duty payments on behalf of shippers. The move supports DHL’s push to