Shipping News & Alerts

Stay updated on carrier disruptions, weather delays, and logistics news.

Live Carrier Service Alerts

USPS Service Alerts
Official USPS service disruption notices UPS Service Alerts
Official UPS service disruption notices FedEx Service Alerts
Official FedEx service disruption notices DHL Service Alerts
Official DHL service disruption notices

Industry News Sources

FreightWaves — Real-time freight and logistics news Supply Chain Dive — Supply chain industry insights Journal of Commerce — Maritime and trade news Postal News — USPS and postal service updates

Common Disruption Types

DisruptionTypical DelayWhat To Do
Severe weather (hurricane, blizzard)1-7 daysWait — carriers resume when safe
Port strike1-30 daysReroute to air freight if urgent
Holiday peak season1-3 daysShip early, use Express services
Carrier system outageHours to 1 dayCheck Downdetector, try later
Customs backlog1-14 daysEnsure correct documentation