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FedEx Rises on Freight Spinoff’s ‘Compelling’ Valuation Numbers

The trucking industry is still trying to recover from a prolonged freight recession brought on by an excess of capacity that entered the market during the pandemic.

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Optimizing Shipping and Logistics in the E-commerce Era

Rising costs and labor shortages are making it harder than ever for retailers to meet customer expectations of on-time and affordable shipping.

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Price vs. Speed – The Battle in E-commerce Continues

UPS Capital says merchants “face a delicate balancing act in meeting these consumer demands: providing expedited delivery while managing rising operational costs.”

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Amazon Delivery Workers Strike

Amazon claims it has no obligation to bargain with the workers, because they are employees of companies that Amazon uses to deliver packages to customers.

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How Trucking Companies Can Weather Future Freight Cycles

Trucking companies need to invest in the resources that will help them predict and prepare for future recessions, and whatever else may await them in the coming years.

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Canada Moves to Force an End to Postal Strike

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers denounced the government's order as "trampling on workers’ rights."

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USPS Lowers On-Time Delivery Targets for 2025

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle were critical of DeJoy's plan, pointing to concerns over disproportionate impacts on mail deliveries to rural communities.

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How Retailers Resolve the Sustainability vs. Cost Dilemma in E-Commerce Home Delivery

Efforts by retailers and e-commerce brands to implement environmentally friendly home-delivery initiatives are frequently butting up against consumers’ financial constraints.

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Postal Service Head Says Aging Trucks Need Upgrades as Trump Eyes EV Plans

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is considering canceling contracts to electrify the mail delivery fleet.

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Lawsuit Claims Amazon Excluded Low-Income Areas from Prime Deliveries

According to the lawsuit, when customers complained about slower delivery times, Amazon intentionally misled them to believe it was a coincidence.

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How Leading Retailers Respond in Unstable Carrier Markets Matters

Retail leaders prepare for instability and the unknown. They withstand market volatility and mitigate last-mile interruptions by diversifying their carrier networks.

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Canada Post, Union Push to Restart Labor Talks

CUPW workers went on strike on November 15, with Canada Post telling customers to expect delays for mail deliveries for as long as the stoppage drags on.

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