USPS Expands Lastmile Delivery to Outside Bidders

USPS Expands Lastmile Delivery to Outside Bidders

USPS plans to open its 'last mile' delivery network, allowing shippers to bid for DDU access. This aims to boost revenue, improve financial sustainability, and help retailers achieve faster deliveries. Experts see transformative potential but also challenges in execution, pricing, and service. Its success will significantly impact the US logistics industry. The initiative could revolutionize last-mile delivery by leveraging USPS's extensive network, but careful planning and execution are crucial to overcome potential hurdles and ensure a seamless transition for both shippers and USPS.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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Onego Bio Uses Fungi to Develop Sustainable Egg White Alternative

Onego Bio Uses Fungi to Develop Sustainable Egg White Alternative

Onego Bio launched a campaign showcasing the potential of Trichoderma reesei fermentation for producing animal-free egg white protein, Bioalbumen®. This initiative aims to accelerate its commercialization and promote sustainable development within the food industry. The focus is on highlighting the efficiency and scalability of the process, demonstrating how precision fermentation can provide a viable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional egg production. By utilizing this innovative technology, Onego Bio seeks to revolutionize the food sector and contribute to a more sustainable future.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Chinas Logistics Real Estate Market Shows Recovery Signs

Chinas Logistics Real Estate Market Shows Recovery Signs

The GLP IBI Index report suggests a potential rebound in logistics real estate demand. The Q3 IBI activity index reached 53, with net absorption, new lease signings, and planned project reserves all exceeding the 2024 average. Large enterprises and e-commerce giants are driving growth, with other industries expected to follow. The market recovery is projected to be non-linear. This indicates a positive shift in the logistics real estate sector, suggesting a potential bottoming out and subsequent growth driven by key industry players.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Automation Eases Warehouse Inventory Challenges

Automation Eases Warehouse Inventory Challenges

This paper explores the challenges facing the logistics industry, emphasizing the crucial role of automation in addressing them, particularly in inventory management. The article highlights Corvus Robotics' automation solutions and analyzes their advantages, including improved efficiency, reduced costs, and increased accuracy. Ultimately, the paper calls on logistics companies to embrace automation to succeed in the future. This transformation is essential for staying competitive and optimizing operations in a rapidly evolving landscape. Adoption of these technologies will enable businesses to streamline processes and enhance overall performance.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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CES 2026 Showcases Future Consumer Tech Trends

CES 2026 Showcases Future Consumer Tech Trends

The upcoming CES 2026 in the United States will showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovative products in consumer electronics, communications, automotive electronics, and artificial intelligence. The event serves as a vital platform for industry professionals to expand their businesses and for corporate decision-makers to develop strategies. It's also an excellent opportunity for tech enthusiasts and investors to gain insights into future trends and uncover potential opportunities. CES offers a glimpse into the next generation of technological advancements and their impact on various industries and daily life.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Postpandemic Air Travel Shifts from Hubs to Pointtopoint Routes

Postpandemic Air Travel Shifts from Hubs to Pointtopoint Routes

An OAG webinar explored the post-pandemic evolution of airline networks, focusing on the transformation of hub airports and the rise of low-cost airline point-to-point models. Experts suggested the pandemic accelerated industry changes, requiring hub airports to adapt and strengthen collaboration, while low-cost airlines gained importance due to their flexibility. Diversification and technological innovation will be crucial in the future. The discussion highlighted the shifting dynamics of air travel and the strategies airlines are employing to navigate the new landscape.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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CPKC Merger Approved Transforming North American Rail Freight

CPKC Merger Approved Transforming North American Rail Freight

The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) has approved Canadian Pacific Railway's (CP) $31 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern (KCS), marking a new era for North American rail freight. The merged CPKC will be the first railway connecting the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, fostering trade growth, reducing highway congestion, promoting investment and job creation, and improving transportation efficiency. This merger reshapes the North American freight landscape by creating a single-line service across the continent, offering shippers new options and enhancing competition in the rail industry.

01/16/2026 Logistics
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Air Freight Rates Drop Amid Ocean Shipping Recovery

Air Freight Rates Drop Amid Ocean Shipping Recovery

Impacted by the recovery of ocean freight, air cargo prices have significantly declined, prompting retailers to accelerate their shift to ocean shipping for cost reduction. The market is exhibiting a trend towards shorter-term contracts, placing pressure on industry profitability. However, new opportunities, such as cross-border e-commerce, persist. The market is expected to gradually stabilize in the future, but short-term challenges remain, requiring flexible strategies. The drop in air freight rates is primarily driven by retailers switching to ocean freight due to lower costs.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Port of Los Angeles Reports Surprise September Cargo Increase

Port of Los Angeles Reports Surprise September Cargo Increase

The Port of Los Angeles saw a 5% year-over-year increase in cargo volume in September, but a decrease compared to the previous month, suggesting potential peaking consumer demand. Key factors include inventory buildup and shifting consumer habits. The retail industry anticipates slower cargo volume growth in the future. In the short term, this growth alleviates supply chain pressure; long term, inventory and demand shifts pose challenges. Future focus should be on monitoring consumer trends, optimizing supply chains, and strengthening collaborations to navigate market changes.

01/16/2026 Logistics
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Ecommerce Boom Drives Warehousing Shift Flexe CEO Notes

Ecommerce Boom Drives Warehousing Shift Flexe CEO Notes

In an interview, Flexe CEO Karl Siebrecht analyzes e-commerce's impact on the warehousing industry, highlighting the challenges retailers face in inventory forecasting, demand response, and warehouse layout. He introduces Flexe's flexible warehousing network solution and envisions the future of warehousing evolving towards automation, intelligence, and flexibility. The interview emphasizes the need for retailers to adapt to changing consumer demands and optimize their supply chains for efficiency and agility. Flexe's approach aims to provide scalable and adaptable warehousing solutions to meet these evolving needs.

01/16/2026 Warehousing
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