USPS Discontinues LTL Freight Service After Failed Experiment

USPS Discontinues LTL Freight Service After Failed Experiment

The United States Postal Service (USPS) once attempted to enter the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight market but failed due to financial pressures, operational challenges, and intense competition. This case highlights the importance of industry convergence, technological innovation, and customer experience in the logistics sector. It provides valuable insights for logistics companies seeking sustainable growth and success, demonstrating the complexities and risks associated with expanding into new and competitive areas.

01/21/2026 Logistics
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Ebay Sellers Boost Sales After Slow Start

Ebay Sellers Boost Sales After Slow Start

Zero sales for extended periods is a common challenge for cross-border e-commerce sellers on eBay. This article explores when to initiate the first round of optimization for an eBay store. It details key optimization strategies including Listing optimization, keyword optimization, pricing strategies, logistics optimization, and customer service. The aim is to help sellers break the zero-sales deadlock and enhance their store's competitiveness. These strategies are designed to improve visibility and attract potential buyers, ultimately leading to increased sales and a thriving eBay business.

01/19/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Alibaba Ends EPR Service Amid Environmental Compliance Pressures

Alibaba Ends EPR Service Amid Environmental Compliance Pressures

Alibaba International will discontinue its EPR collection service for certain products in France by 2025, presenting new compliance challenges for merchants. Emphasizing environmental protection can enhance sustainable development for businesses. Merchants are advised to prepare in advance to ensure compliance in their operations.

08/04/2025 Logistics
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Ecommerce Sellers Optimistic After Strong double 11 Sales

Ecommerce Sellers Optimistic After Strong double 11 Sales

Following a successful "Double 11" shopping festival, cross-border e-commerce sellers are gearing up for Black Friday. To maximize opportunities, sellers should prioritize Listing optimization, warehouse management, and data analysis for precise operation. Tools like Mabang ERP can help sellers improve efficiency, reduce costs, and capitalize on the Black Friday opportunity to achieve sales growth. Focusing on these key areas will be crucial for success during this peak shopping season.

01/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Eyes Crossborder Ecommerce Growth After Q3 Sales

Amazon Eyes Crossborder Ecommerce Growth After Q3 Sales

Amazon's Q3 consumer data reveals emerging trends in cross-border e-commerce: back-to-school office supplies are popular, grocery demand is increasing due to the pandemic, Prime members are the cornerstone of major promotions, and early discount events foreshadow year-end consumption. Retail giants are launching discount seasons early. Sellers should focus on changing consumer needs, plan ahead, and enhance competitiveness to seize new growth opportunities.

01/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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China Bans Toxic Childrens Shoes After Livestream Sales Scandal

China Bans Toxic Childrens Shoes After Livestream Sales Scandal

Crazy Little Yang Brother's live streaming channel was exposed for selling "toxic children's shoes" with phthalate levels exceeding standards by a hundredfold, posing a serious threat to children's health. The company involved has a history of bad practices, while the streamer remains silent, raising consumer concerns about the chaos in live streaming e-commerce. Reshaping the live streaming e-commerce ecosystem requires joint efforts from regulatory authorities, platforms, streamers, and consumers to safeguard children's safety.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ecommerce Sellers Optimistic for Christmas Sales After Black Friday

Ecommerce Sellers Optimistic for Christmas Sales After Black Friday

Following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, cross-border e-commerce sellers are entering the Christmas shopping season. This article analyzes the sales rebound phenomenon after Black Friday and provides recommendations for popular product selections during the Christmas peak season, such as greeting cards, Christmas tree decorations, and candles. It also offers strategic advice on pre-promotion and traffic acquisition both on and off the platform, helping sellers seize the year-end business opportunities. The key is to prepare early and leverage both internal and external marketing channels.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Alibaba Manufacturers Adopt New Strategies to Increase Online Sales

Alibaba Manufacturers Adopt New Strategies to Increase Online Sales

Alibaba store decoration is crucial for manufacturing companies to acquire online orders. By focusing on store style positioning, visual design, product system planning, and content structure optimization, transforming the store into a 'high-end showroom' can effectively enhance customer trust, increase inquiries, and improve order conversion rates. Support from professional teams and the development of intelligent and personalized solutions are future trends in Alibaba store design. These strategies aim to maximize the potential of the online storefront and drive business growth through the Alibaba platform.

01/23/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Rail Firms Under Fire for Service Failures After Staff Reductions

US Rail Firms Under Fire for Service Failures After Staff Reductions

Surface Transportation Board (STB) Chairman Martin Oberman sharply criticized the four major railroads at the RailTrends conference, attributing their service crisis to 'self-inflicted' workforce reductions. He argued that these cuts have diminished rail transport capacity, significantly harming the U.S. economy. Oberman emphasized the need for railroads to balance shareholder interests with the public good and rebuild a healthy industry ecosystem. He believes the current service problems stem directly from prioritizing profits over reliable service and adequate staffing, leading to widespread disruptions in rail freight.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Lazada Expands Singapore Hub As Alibaba Boosts Crossborder Ecommerce

Lazada Expands Singapore Hub As Alibaba Boosts Crossborder Ecommerce

Lazada officially launched its Singapore overseas warehouse, providing local warehousing and delivery services to all merchants, enabling ultra-fast order fulfillment within 24 hours. Simultaneously, Alibaba.com has upgraded after-sales service standards for the machinery industry, clarifying service timelines and improving response speed. These initiatives aim to help cross-border e-commerce sellers reduce costs, increase efficiency, and seize market opportunities. The upgraded after-sales service focuses on clear service timeframes to improve response speeds for international buyers and sellers.

01/04/2026 Logistics
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