Wayfair expands logistics offering to include multichannel service Suppliers can now tap the furniture retailer’s CastleGate network as a 3PL alternative for big-and-bulky goods across their entire customer base.
4 best practices for logistics managers in 2025 Freight visibility and route optimization are critical to moving cargo in a demanding marketplace, experts say.
5 logistics trends to watch in 2026 Stabilizing market dynamics for shippers could be curtailed by overcapacity and network complexity risks, logistics experts said.
However, FedEx faces stiff competition in the healthcare logistics space. Rival UPS’ healthcare revenue in 2024 totaled about $10.5 billion, CEO Carol Tomé said on a January earnings call. The company is pushing to grow that to $20 billion by 2026 through a combination of in-house expansion and outside acquisitions.
UPS’ healthcare logistics push gets boost from Andlauer deal The company has agreed to buy Andlauer Healthcare Group for $1.6 billion, strengthening its cold chain capabilities in North America.
Ikea operator acquires AI logistics platform Ingka Group’s investment arm has bought U.S.-based Locus to help improve delivery, something the home retailer previously outsourced.
Logistics teams evaluating AI for track and trace don’t need to commit to an all-or-nothing rollout, and in fact, shouldn’t. The approach that works best begins with a limited pilot, like monitoring one or two high-volume carriers or those with frequent tracking gaps.
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Amazon to apply 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on fulfillment The increase, averaging 17 cents per unit for U.S. Fulfillment by Amazon services, comes as supply chains grapple with rising fuel costs tied to the Iran war.