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Amazon is experimenting with 30-minute delivery options.
Amazon is piloting a new service called Amazon Now, offering grocery and household item deliveries in under 30 minutes in Seattle and Philadelphia, with costs around $14 per order ($4 for Prime member
Read MoreStanley Black & Decker appoints a global chief supply chain officer.
Stanley Black & Decker has appointed Agustin Lopez Diaz as the global chief supply chain officer, effective December 15. Lopez Diaz brings over 20 years of experience, previously serving as the North
Read MoreBNSF and CSX enhance intermodal transit speed and introduce new routes.
BNSF Railway and CSX have introduced faster intermodal schedules for coast-to-coast freight transport, effective November 17. These schedules include five-day-a-week service from Los Angeles to variou
Read MoreFedEx workers are organizing cleanup efforts throughout Japan.
FedEx has successfully conducted employee-led community cleanups, removing around 360 kilograms of litter across various locations in Japan, including Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, and Osaka. This initiativ
Read MoreDHL transports millions of packages during Black Friday week.
Black Friday week 2025 has highlighted the global shift towards online shopping during the pre-Christmas season, evolving from a single-day event to a prolonged shopping period. DHL reported record pa
Read MoreThe United States has lifted tariffs on pharmaceutical products from the UK.
The U.S. has agreed to eliminate Section 232 tariffs on pharmaceutical products from the U.K., as stated in a White House press release. This deal encompasses U.K.-based pharmaceuticals and medical te
Read More10 Roads Express will permanently close down.
10 Roads Express and its affiliated companies have confirmed a permanent shutdown as of January 30, following a significant 70% revenue decline due to operational changes by the U.S. Postal Service, t
Read MoreAmazon enhances features for managing seller returns.
Amazon has introduced new features for sellers regarding returnless refunds, allowing them to set eligibility based on product price, ranging from $1 to $75. This enables sellers to offer refunds with
Read MoreA US robotics manufacturer calls for changes in manufacturing practices due to concerns about expenses.
High costs are hindering U.S. manufacturers' competitiveness in the industrial robot market, as noted by Standard Bots CEO Evan Beard at a recent congressional hearing. He highlighted that U.S. parts
Read MoreUPS and FedEx have increased fuel surcharge rates for their domestic ground shipments.
UPS and FedEx have raised their fuel surcharges amid the holiday shipping season, reflecting ongoing pricing pressures. FedEx's increase, effective immediately, is a 1.5% hike for domestic packages an
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