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by Update: Union Pacific raises California intermodal surcharges to $1,000 per box
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by Early Peak Season Drives Yang Ming’s Q2 Success, Future Hinges on Global Factors
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by Update: USPS transportation costs climb as it adjusts to UPS contract needs
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by Retailers Drive Import Surge Amid Tariff Concerns, Holiday Preparations
Major U.S. ports have experienced a significant surge in imports, reaching a projected peak. Businesses are actively building up inventory. Both the impending holiday season and the anticipation of ne
by Typhoon Dolphin Disrupts China’s Key Ports and Supply Chains
Typhoon Dolphin, identified as the strongest storm to strike China this year, has caused widespread disruption across the nation. Its powerful winds and torrential rains led to significant delays at m
by Update: Amazon combines air, ground operations teams
Title: Amazon Consolidates Air and Ground Logistics
Update: Amazon combines air, ground operations teams Amazon has initiated a significant organizational restructuring, integrating its air and ground
by Update: Walmart proposes fulfillment warehouse in New York
Walmart, the global retail powerhouse, has put forth a proposal for a substantial new fulfillment warehouse in New York. The company formally submitted a request in July, outlining plans for a 1.5 mil
by Cargo Demand Fuels MPV Sector Confidence
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by Global Shipping Prepares for Deepwater Port Expansion
The global shipping industry faces a significant transformation. A substantial influx of ultra-large container vessels is imminent. These newbuilds, ranging from 18,000 to 24,000 TEU, will launch over