In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes back Supply Chain Dive senior reporter Max Garland for a fast-paced look at the biggest logistics stories shaping Q4 2025. Max breaks down the latest peak season surcharges, noting how FedEx, UPS, and Amazon are raising fees while newer players like U-Speed and GoBolt are winning business with “no-fee” strategies. He also shares how shippers can protect margins through early planning and carrier diversification. The conversation continues with updates on Amazon Shipping’s growing market share, UPS’s first-ever driver buyouts, and the widespread impact of the de minimis rule’s repeal, which has cost brands like Lululemon hundreds of millions. They wrap with coverage of the Canada Post strike, exploring what it means for holiday deliveries and why U.S. shippers should take note. Insightful, data-driven, and timely, this episode offers practical takeaways for supply chain professionals heading into peak season. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (02:39) 2025 peak season fees overview (05:19) Amazon Shipping’s market moves (08:35) UPS buyouts and workforce changes (10:16) End of de minimis and its impact (13:15) Canada Post strike updates Resources: Connect with Max Garland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxgarland/ Learn more about Supply Chain Dive: https://www.supplychaindive.com/ Connect with Scott Luton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk WEBINAR- Optimizing End-to-End Logistics: Efficiency, Collaboration, and Innovation- https://bit.ly/4ml2TZh WEBINAR- Empowering Decision-Making in 2026 with Supply Chain Orchestration: https://bit.ly/3W7swlL WEBINAR- Inside Outdoor Cap’s Warehouse: How Voice Picking Elevated Daily Operations: https://bit.ly/49m4D1z WEBINAR- Supply Chain Strength: Strategies that Deliver in any Economy: https://bit.ly/4hqTnTH This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Joshua Miranda, Trisha Cordes, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/breaking-news-now-1498
