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UPS Cuts More Facilities as It Shifts Focus to Profitability
A report from FreightWaves, UPS is continuing its major restructuring in 2026, closing 27 more facilities after already shutting 23 this year. The company aims to cut $3 billion in costs and reduce tens of thousands of jobs as it moves away from low-margin, high-volume shipping. A key part of the shift is reducing Amazon deliveries, which has already significantly lowered daily package volumes but improved UPS’s focus on more profitable customers. Instead, UPS is prioritizing
May 12
UPS and USPS Are Expanding Their Delivery Partnership
According to a recent report from SupplyChainDive, UPS is rapidly scaling its renewed last-mile partnership with the U.S. Postal Service, with daily handoffs rising from about 977,000 packages in Q1 2026 to a projected 1.5 million in Q2. The move is part of UPS’s strategy to improve profitability by shifting lower-margin deliveries out of its own network. The companies previously worked together through UPS SurePost, but UPS ended that arrangement in 2025 due to cost and reli
May 5
FedEx Freight Prepares for Independence: What the Spinoff Means for Shippers
As reported by FreightWaves, FedEx Freight is entering a new era as it prepares to spin off into a standalone company on June 1, a move that could reshape the LTL shipping landscape. By separating from FedEx Corp., the company is doubling down on a more focused strategy—one centered entirely on less-than-truckload services, with an emphasis on growth, efficiency, and specialized customer solutions. At the core of this transition is a push for smarter, more targeted operations
May 1
Required Action to UPS Ground Saver Labels
UPS is introducing improved UPS Ground Saver® service, but there’s one key change you need to act on. Starting May 4, 2026, all shipments must use the new 2026 dual labels with USPS information. Using old single labels will result in a $5 per package fee. What to do:Make sure your shipping system can generate the updated labels with Package Level Detail (PLD). Systems like ups.com, UPS CampusShip®, and UPS Ship API are already compliant. For third-party platforms, check with
Apr 27
FedEx Freight Bets on Scale to Drive Growth After Spinoff
According to a recent SupplyChainDive report, a major shift is coming to the less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping space as FedEx Freight prepares to spin off from FedEx Corporation on June 1, 2026. The move marks a new chapter for the freight business, positioning it as a standalone, publicly traded company with a sharper focus and greater flexibility to compete. At a recent investor day in New York, leadership laid out a clear roadmap for growth built on three core strengths:
Apr 24
UPS Completes Major RFID Rollout — What It Means for Your Shipments
According to a recent SupplyChainDive report, UPS has just taken a major step toward the future of shipping—and it’s one that customers will actually notice. With the completion of its large-scale RFID rollout across the U.S. small package network, UPS is moving beyond traditional barcode scanning into a smarter, more automated system. By installing RFID sensors in delivery vehicles, sorting facilities, and thousands of UPS Store locations, the company is making real-time tra
Apr 22
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