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C.H. Robinson/RXO Merger, AI Freight Booking, and Tariff Lawsuits
This week in logistics: C.H. Robinson acquires RXO, Flexport integrates AI agents for booking, courts weigh in on broad import tariffs, and warehouse labor markets continue to cool.
Read articleHow to Choose a 3PL: A 2026 Guide for Brands
Every 3PL says yes. This is the step-by-step process we use to choose a 3PL for brands: define your fit, shortlist by category, price the whole invoice, and check references the right way.
Read articleAmazon's New Hub, Tariff Cuts, and the October Peak Surge
Amazon's latest expansion into multi-channel fulfillment, pending U.S.-China tariff relief, and an October that is poised to outperform Cyber Week are shifting the logistics landscape.
Read article2027 Parcel Rates, Humanoid Robots, and Warehouse Security
This week's logistics update covers FedEx's 2027 rate hikes, the rise of humanoids in the warehouse, and critical security warnings regarding load theft.
Read articleAmazon Shifts Delivery, Shein Builds Warehouses
Amazon plans to handle most of its own deliveries, Shein expands its US footprint, and trucking faces capacity shifts. Here's what it means for your logistics.
Read articleLogistics Update: Software M&A, Temu Shifts, and Rising Rates
This week's logistics intelligence: Extensiv's acquisition, Temu's shift to local warehousing, soaring ocean freight rates, and new cross-border trade tensions.
Read articleDiesel Spikes, Holiday Peak Fees, and Freight Market Shifts
From record diesel prices and impending parcel peak surcharges to shifting automation trends and trade disputes, here is what supply chain leaders need to navigate this week.
Read articleEcommerce Fulfillment: Competing in the Age of Speed
Retail giants are conditioning customers to expect sub-three-hour delivery. Here is how growing brands can strategically respond to rising fulfillment expectations.
Read articleSpeed Fees, Liability Risks, and Tariff Turmoil: Logistics Update
This week's logistics roundup covers the rise of paid-speed fulfillment models, shifting broker liability standards, new North American tariff impacts, and critical infrastructure updates.
Read articleNavigating 3PL Risks: A Guide for Growing Brands
Freight theft is rising in value, canal transit is becoming volatile, and warehouse automation costs are shifting. Here is how growing brands can protect their supply chain.
Read articlePanama Canal Auctions, Fraud Risks, and Automation Shifts
This week's logistics update covers record-high Panama Canal transit fees, the evolution of supply chain fraud, and shifting trends in industrial robotics adoption.
Read articleChoosing a 3PL for International Expansion
Entering a new market exposes your brand to gray-market diversion, customs delays, and product damage. Here is what to require from a 3PL before you expand.
Read article3PL RFQ Guide: How to Compare Providers on Cost
Most 3PL RFQs produce proposals that cannot be compared. Here is how to structure the request, which metrics actually predict cost, and how to measure ROI honestly.
Read articleWhat Is a 3PL? A Plain-English Guide for Brands
A 3PL is a company that stores your inventory and ships your orders for you. Here is what they actually do, what they cost, and when it makes sense to use one.
Read article3PL Per-Pallet Rates: The Hidden Fees to Check
The headline per-pallet rate is the most misleading number in a 3PL proposal. Here is where it breaks down, and the exact questions that expose it before you sign.
Read articleData Breaches, Warehouse Vacancy, and 3PL Client Loyalty
This week's industry update covers the Ceva data breach, shifting national warehouse vacancy trends, and new research revealing why 3PL client satisfaction peaks after five years.
Read articleDriver Liability, Automation Bans, and Last-Mile Shifts
A deep dive into the latest legal rulings on driver classification, shifts in last-mile parcel delivery, new FCC restrictions on warehouse robots, and the rise of modular automation.
Read articleWarehouse Fraud, Amazon Shipping & Logistics Market Updates
This week's logistics industry update covers a major warehouse leasing scandal, the competitive impact of Amazon Shipping, and the latest on USPS air cargo struggles.
Read articleBroker Liability, Cold Chain Scramble, and Peak Surcharges
A landmark broker liability ruling, the industry-wide dash for cold chain infrastructure, and the arrival of aggressive holiday peak surcharges dominate this week’s logistics news.
Read articleTrade Fraud Crackdowns, Last-Mile Drones, and Bulk Market Shifts
This week in logistics: The DOJ intensifies trade fraud enforcement, the big-and-bulky market hits a growth plateau, and Zipline scales drone delivery.
Read article3 Hidden Logistics Risks That Are Quietly Killing Your Margins
New parcel pricing, state-level recycling laws, and complex tariff refunds are changing the landscape for growing brands. Discover how these shifts affect your fulfillment strategy.
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