Key Logistics Carrier Updates Across the Americas
The American ecommerce logistics industry in 2024 continues to thrive as a backbone of the booming online retail market. With consumers demanding faster, more reliable deliveries, logistics providers are focusing heavily on last-mile delivery innovations, warehouse automation, and sustainability. Despite challenges such as labor shortages, rising fuel costs, and regulatory pressures, the industry remains resilient, adapting to shifting consumer behaviors and maintaining its role as a key driver of economic growth.
The logistics landscape is ever-evolving, with key players continuously adapting to meet the demands of a fast-paced market. In this week’s roundup, we will bring you the latest updates from 5 of the biggest logistics carriers across the Americas: FedEx, USPS, C.H. Robinson, DHL, and CEVA Logistics. Whether you’re a business owner, a supply chain professional, or simply curious about industry trends, these insights will help you stay informed and ahead of the curve.
FedEx Is Introducing New Tools to Prepare for Holiday Shipping Season
FedEx has been preparing all year to give customers a seamless, dependable delivery experience throughout peak season. With a world-class team of over 500,000 members handling an average of 16 million packages per day, the business is well-prepared to guarantee holiday shipments arrive safely and on schedule.
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"FedEx has been gearing up all year for the peak holiday season, and we're committed to making it easy, fast, and affordable for our customers", said Brie Carere, executive vice president and chief customer officer of FedEx. In fact, FedEx has improved its package tracking and visibility features, which are accessible through the FedEx Mobile app:
Map View: It is a new feature that shows the real-time delivery truck location along with the latest timestamp.
Picture Proof of Delivery Attempt (PPODA): It is a new feature that provides increased transparency during deliveries by providing customers with a picture of a door tag in the event of a missed delivery.
Picture Proof of Delivery (PPOD): It provides customers with a photo of the exact location where their shipment was left.
USPS Is Launching an Online Catalog For the Fulfillment of Gifts
The USPS is announcing the launch of an online e-commerce catalog for gift fulfillment: Santa's Gift Shoppe. It is an online alternative built particularly for USPS Operation Santa letter adopters and powered by Toys"R"Us, just in time for the program's first day of letter adoption.
The new site provides a simplified experience, allowing participants to easily buy the perfect gift and ship it from the comfort of their own homes with a single click. The online catalog features a selection of toys and gifts from Toys"R"Us, letting letter adopters find something unique for each letter writer. Meanwhile, integration with Postal Service shipping options, such as USPS Ground Advantage, ensures that gifts are affordable to ship and arrive in time for the holidays.
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"USPS Operation Santa has connected communities through holiday goodwill for over a century," stated USPS Marketing Vice President Sheila Holman. "This year, we're excited to make it easier for charitable folks to make a difference through our relationship with Toys"R"Us. With the debut of this new e-commerce platform, we've made it easier than ever to help fulfill desires and spread holiday cheer."
C.H. Robinson Is Announcing a New Generation of Logistics Management
C.H. Robinson has just launched C.H. Robinson Managed Solutions™, the next generation of logistics management. This innovation will solve a growing gap in the market for shippers that want seamless access to cutting-edge TMS technology, 3PL managed transportation, and 4PL services from a single supplier at scale and with unrivaled configurability, as supply chains get more complicated.
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"Our industry-leading global technology, enhanced by Gen AI automation, when combined with our supply chain engineering and procurement expertise, provides a comprehensive suite of capacity and solutions across all modes of transportation." This creative new go-to-market approach from One Robinson delivers the best ROI for our customers. "No other company can match our scale," stated Jordan Kass, C.H. Robinson's new President of Managed Solutions. "As shippers shift from transactional to strategic support, demanding integrated, transparent, and agile logistics, we proudly meet that need with an unparalleled Robinson offering."
Below are some key highlights of C.H. Robinson's managed solutions:
Unmatched Scale and Expertise
Global Reach
Tailored Solutions
Industry-Leading Technology
Execution with proven ROI
New DHL Global Connectedness Tracker Launching
DHL and New York University's Stern School of Business have recently launched the new DHL Global Connectedness Tracker, which updates the most complete analysis of globalization's current state and trajectory. It is an expansion of the DHL Global Connectedness Report, which examines how capital, trade, information, and people move throughout the world.
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Furthermore, the DHL Global Connectedness Tracker assesses international vs domestic activities on a scale of 0% to 100%. Currently, at 25%, it demonstrates that globalization is at a record level, illustrating the tenacity of international flows in the face of geopolitical tensions and uncertainties. This level also shows that, after decades of globalization, the world is still far from being fully integrated.
The new DHL Global Connectedness Tracker now also includes tools for analyzing trends by area, geopolitical alignment, and individual nations. It also enables data and chart downloads for offline analysis and sharing.
CEVA Logistics Is Launching FORPLANET Sub-brand for Sustainable Logistics Solutions
CEVA Logistics is taking the next step toward net zero in support of its customers throughout the world. The business has unveiled CEVA FORPLANET, a new sub-brand that will consolidate and expand its sustainable logistics solutions.
The new CEVA FORPLANET logistics solutions enable businesses to lower the environmental impact of their supply chains by utilizing a variety of low-carbon transport and circular economy solutions. Furthermore, with many customers requiring correct communication about their operations, CEVA FORPLANET systems offer exact data and CO2e calculations to ensure adequate reporting.
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CEVA Logistics has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. In the short term, CEVA is dedicated to decreasing emissions through three major levers: its warehouses, fleet operations, and low-carbon solutions provided by carrier partners. The CEVA FORPLANET solutions will handle the great majority of CEVA's emissions, with scope 3 accounting for 95% of the company's 2023 total.
Conclusion
As we wrap up this week’s roundup of key updates from FedEx, USPS, C.H. Robinson, DHL, and CEVA Logistics, it’s clear that the ecommerce logistics industry in the Americas is undergoing a transformative shift. These logistics providers are not only responding to current market demands but are also setting the stage for the future of eCommerce logistics. From cutting-edge delivery technologies and expanded global reach to sustainable practices and customer-centric innovations, their strategies are redefining how packages move in a digital-first world.
