USPS Faces Financial Crisis Amid Congressional Gridlock

USPS Faces Financial Crisis Amid Congressional Gridlock

The United States Postal Service (USPS) faces challenges including digital transformation, increased competition, and high operating costs. To survive, USPS has launched a five-year business plan aiming to cut costs and expand its business through internal reforms and legislative support. However, Congressional attitudes and market changes remain key uncertainties for USPS's future development. Whether USPS can successfully transform is crucial not only for its own fate but also for the American economy.

01/21/2026 Logistics
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Freight Market Slump Presents Risks and Opportunities

Freight Market Slump Presents Risks and Opportunities

Bloomberg analyst Lee Klaskow interprets the US freight market, highlighting the high risk of economic recession and the arrival of a freight market winter. Excess capacity has led to falling freight rates, but the market is expected to turn around in the second half of the year. Companies should improve operational efficiency, expand diversified businesses, strengthen customer relationship management, pay attention to market dynamics, and embrace technological innovation to meet challenges and seize opportunities.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Customs Extends CTPAT Program to Nonasset 3pls

US Customs Extends CTPAT Program to Nonasset 3pls

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched a five-year pilot program, for the first time allowing non-asset based Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers to participate in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT). This aims to strengthen supply chain security and address potential vulnerabilities. Participating companies must meet security standards, receive facilitation benefits, and contribute to overall supply chain security enhancement. The pilot program will provide experience for future CTPAT program expansion.

01/21/2026 Logistics
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US Stock Rally to Persist Despite Shortterm Volatility Citic

US Stock Rally to Persist Despite Shortterm Volatility Citic

CITIC Securities believes that despite market concerns over potential US tariffs on Europe and US Treasury sell-offs, which may increase short-term volatility in US stocks, valuation corrections and earnings improvements make them attractive for allocation. Fiscal and monetary policies are expected to ease in the midterm election year, making sectors such as technology, energy, and defense worth paying attention to. Overall, the long-term upward trend of US stocks remains unchanged.

02/03/2026 Exchange Rate Query
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US Rail Freight Gains in Carloads Dips in Intermodal

US Rail Freight Gains in Carloads Dips in Intermodal

For the week ending August 23rd, US rail freight showed mixed results: carload traffic edged up 0.6%, driven by gains in grain and automotive shipments, while petroleum and coal declined. Intermodal traffic decreased by 1.9%, impacted by highway competition and cooling consumer demand. Year-to-date figures remain positive but growth is slowing. Rail companies need to improve services, reduce costs, and expand business, embracing digital transformation to navigate the evolving landscape.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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Yunfan Global Expands Overseas Warehousing to Enhance Ecommerce

Yunfan Global Expands Overseas Warehousing to Enhance Ecommerce

Yunfan Global is hiring an Overseas Warehouse Customer Service representative to handle order processing, customer inquiries, channel communication, and billing. The ideal candidate will possess an associate's degree or higher and at least one year of experience in overseas warehouse customer service. Familiarity with WMS systems is required. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with a comfortable work environment. This role aims to improve the operational efficiency of cross-border e-commerce sellers.

02/03/2026 Warehousing
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Nanfang Daily Hires Ad Managers for Crossborder Ecommerce Push

Nanfang Daily Hires Ad Managers for Crossborder Ecommerce Push

South Reviews is hiring Regional Advertising Sales Managers to expand advertising business in South China, North China, East China, and Western regions. The ideal candidate should be familiar with media advertising trends and possess excellent business acumen and market insight. We offer a salary of 10,000-15,000 RMB/month, comprehensive social insurance and housing fund, commission based on revenue, meal allowance, and year-end bonus. Work locations are available in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Major Ecommerce Sellers Boom As Small Retailers Decline

Major Ecommerce Sellers Boom As Small Retailers Decline

The cross-border e-commerce industry experiences a stark contrast: top sellers see soaring performance and reward employees with equity incentives, while smaller sellers face an existential crisis, with year-end bonuses potentially vanishing. The industry shakeup is accelerating. To survive, small and medium-sized sellers need to focus on refined operations, differentiated competition, diversified channels, and embrace innovation. Only then can they break through the challenges and thrive in the evolving market.

12/29/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Sellers Face Currency Volatility and Ad Challenges

Amazon Sellers Face Currency Volatility and Ad Challenges

Cross-border e-commerce sellers face dual challenges at the end of the year: exchange rate fluctuations and changes in Amazon advertising strategies. The appreciation of the RMB exchange rate erodes profits, and Amazon's user traffic monitoring plan affects ad precision. Sellers should closely monitor exchange rate trends, flexibly adjust foreign exchange settlement strategies, optimize advertising, improve product quality and service, expand diversified sales channels, and strengthen risk management awareness to navigate these challenges effectively.

12/31/2025 International Settlement
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US Rail Freight Decline Points to Economic Slowdown

US Rail Freight Decline Points to Economic Slowdown

Recent data reveals a decline in both U.S. rail freight and intermodal volumes, raising concerns about the economic outlook. While year-to-date figures remain relatively positive, macroeconomic factors and persistent supply chain bottlenecks pose significant challenges. Businesses need to closely monitor market trends, optimize their supply chains, and diversify their strategies to navigate the uncertainty. This downturn in rail freight is being watched as a potential leading indicator of broader economic slowdown.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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