Ascend Expands into Regional Trucking to Challenge Industry Norms

Ascend Expands into Regional Trucking to Challenge Industry Norms

Ascend enters the trucking industry, focusing on dry van truckload and serving sectors like consumer goods. The merger of Milan and J&B, backed by Wellspring, aims to revolutionize regional transportation and become the preferred carrier. The company's strategy is centered around providing reliable and efficient truckload services, leveraging technology and strategic partnerships to optimize supply chain operations and establish a strong presence in the competitive logistics landscape.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Bringg Raises 100M to Expand Lastmile Delivery Solutions

Bringg Raises 100M to Expand Lastmile Delivery Solutions

Bringg secured $100 million in funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation and becoming a last-mile delivery unicorn. The funding will be used to expand the platform, optimize delivery processes, and meet global demand. This investment highlights the growing importance of efficient and scalable last-mile solutions in the e-commerce landscape. Bringg's technology aims to streamline operations and improve customer experience in the increasingly competitive delivery market.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Flexport Founder Returns As CEO Amid Strategy Overhaul

Flexport Founder Returns As CEO Amid Strategy Overhaul

Flexport CEO Dave Clark's departure and founder Ryan Petersen's return signal a strategic shift, refocusing on core freight forwarding. This change reflects the company's strategic choice to prioritize growth amidst economic challenges. Flexport will face intense market competition and uncertainty moving forward. The move aims to streamline operations and reaffirm Flexport's position in the logistics industry by concentrating on its foundational services and leveraging Petersen's expertise in that area.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Ecommerce Firms Optimize Logistics for Nextday Delivery

Ecommerce Firms Optimize Logistics for Nextday Delivery

This article delves into the eight key steps behind e-commerce logistics' next-day delivery, covering data evaluation, order management, inventory accuracy, manpower allocation, storage optimization, intelligent picking, efficient replenishment, and packaging & shipping. It emphasizes the integration of strategy and practice, as well as the synergy of operations, technology, and facilities. The aim is to help businesses optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance the competitiveness of their next-day delivery services.

01/19/2026 Warehousing
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Amazon Expands Sales Tax Collection Impacting Crossborder Ecommerce

Amazon Expands Sales Tax Collection Impacting Crossborder Ecommerce

Amazon is expanding its sales tax collection across the United States, starting April 1st in 45 states. This move aims to close online sales tax loopholes but presents new tax compliance challenges for cross-border e-commerce sellers. Sellers need to promptly understand the policies of each state and establish a comprehensive tax management system to ensure compliant operations. Only by doing so can they remain competitive in the market.

01/19/2026 Customs Knowledge
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China Fines Nine Shenzhen Freight Firms Over GPS Safety Breaches

China Fines Nine Shenzhen Freight Firms Over GPS Safety Breaches

Shenzhen Port and Shipping Freight Bureau recently imposed maximum penalties on nine freight companies for GPS data issues, highlighting vulnerabilities in the industry's safety management. The companies were ordered to rectify issues such as uninstalled recorders and damaged interfaces, and their business operations were suspended. This incident serves as a warning to freight companies to prioritize safety production, strengthen safety measures like GPS monitoring, and ensure transportation safety.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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SF Express Expands Malaysia Delivery Services for Businesses

SF Express Expands Malaysia Delivery Services for Businesses

SF Express provides efficient and convenient cross-border logistics services to Malaysia, with delivery within 1-2 working days to major cities and 3-4 working days to remote areas. Leveraging a professional customs clearance team, flexible freight solutions, and personalized customization services, SF Express helps businesses seize market opportunities and achieve business growth. We offer reliable and fast shipping solutions to support your e-commerce operations in Malaysia.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Fortune 500 Firms Turn to 3PL for Supply Chain Efficiency

Fortune 500 Firms Turn to 3PL for Supply Chain Efficiency

According to an Armstrong & Associates report, 90% of U.S. Fortune 500 companies rely on 3PL services. By outsourcing logistics and supply chain functions, businesses can focus on core competencies, optimize resource allocation, reduce costs, and enhance competitiveness. Selecting the right 3PL partner is crucial for companies seeking to upgrade their supply chain efficiency. This allows businesses to leverage external expertise and technology for improved performance and streamlined operations.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Highjump Enhances Logistics Solutions for Retail 3PL Warehousing

Highjump Enhances Logistics Solutions for Retail 3PL Warehousing

HighJump Software empowers retail and 3PL businesses with smarter and more efficient warehousing solutions through strategic partnerships and technological innovation. This includes accelerating the development of integration tools, introducing Locus AMR solutions, enhancing TMS/YMS functionalities, and helping companies build more resilient supply chains to meet market challenges. By focusing on these key areas, HighJump enables businesses to optimize their operations and gain a competitive edge in the dynamic logistics landscape.

01/16/2026 Logistics
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Kolkata Airports VECC Code Decoding Key Data Insights

Kolkata Airports VECC Code Decoding Key Data Insights

This paper focuses on the VECC code of Kolkata Airport, analyzing the airport's geographical location, operational data, and historical information from a data analysis perspective. By integrating multi-source data, it reveals the airport's operational status and development trends, providing data support for improving airport efficiency and passenger experience. The analysis aims to offer insights into optimizing airport operations and enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers using Kolkata Airport.

01/20/2026 Airport Codes
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