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E-Commerce
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Amazon to issue 3.5% surcharge on fulfillment services as fuel, logistics costs rise

Amazon will implement a 3.5% surcharge on fulfillment fees due to rising fuel costs from Middle East conflicts.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy | TechCrunch

FedEx partners with Berkshire Grey to develop robots for bulk package unloading, aiming to enhance warehouse automation.
Information security
fromFortune
4 days ago

Cargo theft costs U.S. trucking $18 million a day and is 'unlike anything our industry has faced before,' logistics exec warns | Fortune

Cargo theft has become a significant threat to the U.S. supply chain, costing the industry billions annually.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

35,000 pints of stolen Guinness, 950 wheels of pilfered cheese: can the UK's cargo theft crisis be stopped?

Dawber noticed 17 pallets of golfing equipment, stolen three weeks prior, worth about 1 million. He also found 18 pallets of Asics trainers stolen three years earlier.
UK news
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Logistics Landscapes: The Architecture of the 24-Hour Supply Chain

Warehouses are the defining architecture of the 21st century, reshaping urban landscapes and logistics infrastructure significantly.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

EU to levy fee on small packages from outside bloc

The EU will introduce handling fees for small packages from outside the bloc to address safety and customs challenges.
#usps
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Washington DC

USPS transportation surcharge will make these types of packages more expensive to ship from the post office

Washington DC
fromFast Company
1 week ago

USPS transportation surcharge will make these types of packages more expensive to ship from the post office

USPS will implement an 8% transportation surcharge on packages from April 26, 2023, to January 17, 2027, to cover operational costs.
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

USPS warning raises stakes for mail-order prescriptions, higher postage prices

The mail will stop if the agency can't meet its obligations. That includes critical deliveries like prescription drug packages. Postmaster General David Steiner warned lawmakers this week that USPS could run out of cash in less than 12 months without congressional action.
Media industry
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Dozens of containers lost, damaged while en route to Port of Long Beach, Coast Guard says

32 shipping containers fell overboard from the OOCL Sunflower during heavy North Pacific weather, with 57 additional containers damaged upon arrival at Long Beach port.
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

'Precarious' situation as damaged shipping containers arrive at Port of Long Beach

Aerial views showed multiple containers stacked and on the verge of dangerously teetering into the water, with many in uneven and awkward positions.
US news
#supply-chain-resilience
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
World news

Qatar can keep goods flowing amid tensions, customs chief says

Qatar maintains supply chain stability through strategic reserves, digital customs systems, and diversified import routes despite regional tensions.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago
London startup

How UK manufacturers can build supply chain resilience in uncertain times - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Supply chain resilience requires real-time visibility and diversified suppliers across multiple geographic locations to quickly recover from disruptions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Qatar can keep goods flowing amid tensions, customs chief says

Qatar maintains supply chain stability through strategic reserves, digital customs systems, and diversified import routes despite regional tensions.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Why ISPM 15 Wood Packaging Compliance Still Catches Exporters Off Guard

In day-to-day operations, solid wood packaging is one of the most common inspection triggers. Compliance sits right at the point where your packing decisions, carrier handover, and border clearance all meet. When any of those three slip, you can end up with a shipment sitting in a depot while marks are verified or packaging is reworked.
Environment
#amazon-usps-contract-dispute
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after the Postal Service ended contract negotiations in favor of a new competitive bidding process.
Washington DC
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Amazon Plans to Slash USPS Shipments by Two-Thirds. Here's What That Means for the Postal Service.

Amazon plans to reduce USPS package shipments by two-thirds by fall, threatening the financially struggling postal service that delivered over one billion Amazon packages last year.
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after the Postal Service ended contract negotiations in favor of a new competitive bidding process.
Washington DC
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Amazon Plans to Slash USPS Shipments by Two-Thirds. Here's What That Means for the Postal Service.

Amazon plans to reduce USPS package shipments by two-thirds by fall, threatening the financially struggling postal service that delivered over one billion Amazon packages last year.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Electric freight's next chapter will be won on discipline, not ambition

Electric trucks have proven capable of long-haul freight operations, shifting focus from feasibility to infrastructure, economics, and sustainable business models.
#supply-chain-security
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Threat Actors Target the Entire Retail Supply Chain

Threat actors exploit shared supply chain vulnerabilities between wholesalers and retailers, with over 70% of retailers and 60% of wholesalers having exposed credentials, enabling widespread initial access.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Paid IEEPA tariffs on overseas purchases? Here is what shipping companies are saying about refunds

After Trump ended the de minimis exemption last year, purchasing an item straight from an international vendor, regardless of the item's value, meant incurring International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs. Now, thanks to a ruling by the Supreme Court that overturned Trump's IEEPA tariffs, and a ruling by the Court of International Trade ruled that all tariffs paid under IEEPA must be returned, buyers may be able to collect a refund.
European startups
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Amazon launches 1-hour delivery - what it costs and where it's available

Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour delivery for household essentials and personal care items in over 2,000 cities, charging $9.99 and $4.99 respectively for Prime members.
#tariff-refunds
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

US customs agency says it is not yet able to reimburse tariff costs

US Customs and Border Protection requires 45 additional days to establish a system processing $166 billion in tariff refunds for over 330,000 importers following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump's tariff invocation was illegal.
European startups
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

US CBP Says Its Systems Aren't Ready for Massive Tariff Refunds - TechRepublic

US Customs and Border Protection lacks digital infrastructure to process 53 million tariff refund claims worth $166 billion, requiring 4.4 million labor hours with existing systems.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A big burden for farmers': Gulf shipping crisis threatens food price shock

Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global fertilizer supply, threatening food production and raising prices for staple crops and animal feed.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Amazon adds 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US | TechCrunch

Our customers are busier than ever and are looking for new ways to save time while keeping their households running. We saw an opportunity to use our unique operational expertise and delivery network to help make customers' lives a little easier while unlocking even more value for Prime members.
E-Commerce
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

The Hidden Costs of DIY Shipping: When to Switch to an Ecommerce Shipping Platform

DIY shipping becomes a business bottleneck as order volume grows, consuming excessive time and increasing errors while established shipping platforms automate processes and enable scalability.
#supply-chain-disruption
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Amazon closes warehouses and suspends deliveries across Abu Dhabi

Amazon suspended Abu Dhabi fulfillment operations and restricted employee movement across the Middle East due to regional instability, affecting customers and third-party sellers.
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Tons of goods are stuck around the Middle East amid shipping and air chaos

US-Israel military strikes on Iran are causing major shipping lines to suspend services, reroute vessels, and impose war risk surcharges, disrupting global supply chains across critical trade corridors.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

Supplier Verification: A Practical Guide for Smarter Global Sourcing

Supplier verification is a strategic necessity in global trade, requiring thorough assessment of legal status, production capability, quality systems, financial stability, and regulatory compliance before establishing business relationships.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Hong Kong-linked company decries search of Panama Canal port offices

Panama Ports Company (PPC), part of the Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, said the Panamanian government acted in disregard for the rule of law. It decried what it called the latest steps to invade and take the property of PPC during a search on Thursday. It also accused authorities of entering a private storage site without notice and ignoring requests to safeguard sensitive corporate data.
World politics
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Policy Brief: Is Canada's trade infrastructure up to the task?

Canadian agricultural exports must diversify away from dependence on U.S. markets and constrained infrastructure to reduce trade risk and improve access to Asia and Europe.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Can I get a tariff refund from DHL, UPS, or FedEx after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs?

In a 6-3 ruling, the court wrote that Trump's actions were unprecedented, noting that Trump's attempt to use his "power to unilaterally impose unbounded tariffs and change them at will" overstepped the law, and that his administration's "view would represent a transformative expansion of the President's authority over tariff policy."
US politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Food safety and compliance: How smart refrigeration protects your business - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Refrigeration is one of the most important elements of a successful food safety program, regardless of whether you run a retail operation, catering service or restaurant. Smart refrigeration technologies allow for greater protection against spoilage, reduced time spent monitoring refrigerators/freezers and the ability to provide inspections without the need for manual monitoring. Keep reading to find out how smart refrigeration technology works, and the ways in which it protects your business.
Food & drink
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Digest: Google Faces Fresh EU Search Scrutiny; Alibaba's Qwen Processes 120 Million Orders in Six Days -

The European Commission has launched a new antitrust probe into Google, expanding its long-running scrutiny of the tech giant's advertising practices. Regulators suspect the company may be manipulating the pricing of its search ad auctions, potentially inflating clearing prices "to the detriment of advertisers," according to a February 9 letter sent to affected businesses and seen by Bloomberg. The investigation marks the latest in a series of EU actions against Google,
Marketing tech
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Does free shipping actually exist? Marketing ploys experts want to warn you about

You're scrolling through an online retailer, like Amazon, Shein or eBay, and spot a shirt on sale for $40. You add it to your cart, but at checkout, a $10 shipping fee suddenly appears. Frustrated, you close the tab. But what if that same shirt was priced at $50 with free shipping? The likelihood that you would have bought it without a second thought is much higher.
E-Commerce
Business
fromFortune
2 months ago

How FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam is adapting to the era of 're-globalization' | Fortune

Fred Smith's leadership and culture of embracing change guided Raj Subramaniam as FedEx navigated founder succession and major tariff-driven disruptions to global logistics.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Other Last-Mile Problem

Shared, real-time mental models and reduced communication costs enable teams to convert theoretical knowledge into effective action under pressure.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Shares in trucking and logistics firms plunge after AI freight tool launch

Trucking and logistics stocks plunged after Algorhythm's AI SemiCab claims triggered investor fears of automation cutting demand, causing a sector-wide sell-off.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This new tech turns cargo ship exhaust into limestone

Modular containers by Seabound capture up to 95% of ship exhaust CO2 using lime pellets that convert emissions into limestone.
Business
fromWIRED
2 months ago

This Mega Snowstorm Will Be a Test for the US Supply Chain

A widespread winter storm threatens major US supply chains, risking road disruptions and potential shortages of perishables from Texas to New York.
Medicine
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Amazon Pharmacy to expand same-day delivery to nearly 4,500 US cities | TechCrunch

Amazon Pharmacy will expand same-day prescription delivery to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by year-end, adding almost 2,000 communities.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

What If Tariffs Go Away - Or Don't? How You Can Protect Your Bottom Line With Contract Intelligence - Above the Law

With the Supreme Court potentially poised to invalidate recent tariffs, organizations face a confusing scenario. Having clear visibility into contract terms - such as price adjustments and renegotiation provisions - is essential to navigating this volatility. Come join us on at 1 p.m. ET on Jan. 27 for this CLE-approved webinar, where we'll discuss the current state of the tariff conundrum and explore strategies for achieving contract visibility with the latest AI innovations.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Exclusive: US cargo tech company publicly exposed its shipping systems and customer data to the web

For the past year, security researchers have been urging the global shipping industry to shore up their cyber defenses after a spate of cargo thefts were linked to hackers. The researchers say they have seen elaborate hacks targeting logistics companies to hijack and redirect large amounts of their customers' products into the hands of criminals, in what has become an alarming collusion between hackers and real-life organized crime gangs.
Information security
World news
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

India reportedly tells quick-commerce firms to drop 10-minute delivery promise | TechCrunch

India's labor ministry urged quick-commerce firms to prioritize gig worker safety by removing 10-minute delivery promises and improving working conditions.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

How to build a more reliable end-of-line packaging process - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

End-of-line packaging often sits at the quiet end of a production line, yet it carries an outsized responsibility. This is the final checkpoint before products leave your facility, meet customers, and represent your brand in the real world. A single error here can undo hours of upstream efficiency and compromise overall product integrity. That's why building reliability into this stage is essential for both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Business
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Warehouse Automation Seller Just Turned Profitable While the Retail Giant Builds Its Own

Investors face choosing Symbotic's newly profitable automation-as-a-service with volatile trading and insider selling or Amazon's scale-driven in-house robotics investment.
World news
fromFortune
2 months ago

The U.S. has 3 of the world's 240 icebreakers, the crucial shipping technology that would unlock Greenland | Fortune

U.S. plans for Greenland are constrained by pervasive Arctic ice and a critical shortage of icebreakers, leaving limited, geopolitically fraught procurement options.
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
1 month ago

Low-Value Imports Upend E.U. Ecommerce

Surging low-value imports priced ≤€150 flood the E.U. ecommerce market, reshaping competition, pressuring logistics and customs, and normalizing ultra-low price expectations.
E-Commerce
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

Dynamic Pricing Is Changing the Parcel Shipping Industry

Parcel shipping is shifting from periodic static rates to continuous dynamic pricing that adjusts rates by demand, capacity, and shipper profile, similar to airlines.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Delivery Service Helps Pharmacies Expand Their Customer Base

Hiring pharmacy delivery drivers or partnering with third-party courier services expands reach, improves access for vulnerable patients, and boosts patient satisfaction.
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

10 Last Mile Technology Trends Transforming Urban Logistics in 2025 - Social Media Explorer

Urban logistics is entering a new era where practical technology drives meaningful results. Today, more than 55% of people live in cities, and urbanization is expected to rise to 68% by 2050, placing intense pressure on delivery networks to keep up with growing demand. U.S. e-commerce is projected to reach $1.1 trillion in sales by 2026, heightening expectations for faster and more reliable last-mile service.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Walmart is planning to expand a popular service. It means new delivery options from Los Angeles to Miami

the next chapter of the world's largest drone delivery expansion.
E-Commerce
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