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Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Faces Probe Over Tarriff-Avoiding Practices

South African groups say Shein deliberately sends its goods in small packages of lesser value to reduce import duties aimed at protecting local businesses.

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U.S. Court Rules Uber and Lyft Workers are Contractors

Labor groups opposed the measure, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave. The firms say the proposition protects other benefits such as flexibility.

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Are Tech Firms Really Firing Their I.T. Workers? No.

In fact, Gartner found that the companies behind the 10 largest layoffs in tech talent now employ over 150,000 more people than at the beginning of 2020.

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Watch: Gearing Up to Face the Supply Chain Challenges of 2023

Despite inflationary pressures on companies' pocketbooks, now is the time for them and logistics service providers to gear up for challenges 2023 is likely to present, says Mike Riegler, senior vice president, LSP, One Network.

Mike Riegler

Biden Wants American-Made Construction Materials. Is That Feasible?

President Biden has announced new standards to require that all construction materials used in federal infrastructure projects be made in America. But is it possible?

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Making Deliveries More Sustainable, Before Mainstream EV Adoption

There are things that can be done with available technology to reduce the carbon footprint of e-commerce deliveries while we’re waiting for electric vehicles to come online.

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Slowdown in E-Commerce Causing Job Cuts at Logistics Companies

The pullback came as the broader U.S. economy added 311,000 jobs, driven by growth in service sectors, as consumer spending shifts.

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U.S.-EU Seek Deal on Minerals Used in EVs in Race for Green Investments

Even though opinions have moderated in the EU regarding the effect the IRA will have on European companies, some officials still warn that parts of the law are discriminatory.

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Truckers Oppose Biden’s Pick for Labor Chief Over Gig-Worker Law

Julie Su backed the 2019 California contract-worker law, known as AB5, in her previous role as the state’s labor secretary.

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In the Switch to Green Ship Fuels, What Comes First — Investment or Demand?

Key to the success of ocean carriers' decarbonization efforts is the switch to green fuels.

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Watch: Why the Trucking Industry Is Embracing Sensing Technology

The trucking industry and government are among entities highly interested in development of software-defined sensing technology, says Andrew Nelson, vice president of trucking at AEye, Inc.

Andrew Nelson

Procurement’s New Recession-Proofing Strategy: Autonomous Negotiations

A negotiations strategy fueled by artificial intelligence provides a holistic approach to manage economic hurdles, while positively impacting the bottom line.

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