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UPS navigates Amazon draw down in hard pivot to premium services
UPS is pulling back from its relationship with Amazon, undergoing a huge restructuring to prioritize healthcare, SMBs, and premium e-commerce customers.
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EXCLUSIVE: 10,000 ships crews trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade
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US Navy won’t escort strait shipping: Report
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The real barrier to driverless trucks is no longer software
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They Grew Up Here, They Work Here – What the CDL Fight Over DACA Really Means for Trucking
Before you can have an honest conversation about what’s happening to DACA recipients in the trucking industry right now, you have to first be honest about what DACA actually is – because a lot of people are weighing in on this policy debate without a firm grip on the facts, and that confusion is doing […]
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Iran conflict exposes America’s Achilles’ heel
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SONAR Launches New Geopolitical Alert and Fuel Dashboards to Help Supply Chains Navigate Iran Conflict Volatility
SONAR, the leading provider of event-driven supply chain intelligence, announced new platform enhancements designed to help logistics professionals monitor and respond to potential disruptions stemming from the escalating conflict involving Iran. A new Geopolitical Alert has been added to the Executive Dashboard, giving users immediate context on global developments and curated links to resources that […]
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Container rates on a key U.S. route are dropping earlier than expected, suggesting retailer caution caused by trade war uncertainty.
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Rapid fuel price jump hits transportation hard
Wholesale diesel prices jumped more than 30% last week, while retail diesel prices increased more than 14%. The rapid pace of these changes has potentially negative implications for both shippers and carriers.
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Iran war leads largest shipping line to terminate Mideast Gulf voyages, levy $800 charge
The world’s largest container shipping line in an unusual move is diverting all cargo destined for the Arabian Gulf region to safe ports, and charging shippers $800 for move.
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Kelly: U.S. maritime ‘critical’ to national, economic security
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Here’s where container rates will go in extended Iran war
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Air Cargo
Glyn Hughes to resign as head of TIACA
The International Air Cargo Association is looking for a new director general after Glyn Hughes announced plans to leave.
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Target begins roll out of next-day delivery to 20 more cities
Target is expanding its next-day delivery service to 20 additional cities.
E-commerce & Fulfillment
E-commerce startup Cart.com raises $180M to support growth plans
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