Amazon FBA Capacity Cuts Alarm Sellers During Peak Season

Amazon FBA Capacity Cuts Alarm Sellers During Peak Season

Amazon sellers are facing significant FBA capacity reductions, hindering replenishment plans during the peak pre-Chinese New Year stocking period. Sellers are actively seeking solutions, including opening cases and utilizing overseas warehouses. Amazon may be promoting AWD, but its service is not yet fully developed. Sellers are advised to monitor official announcements, expand sales channels, and adapt flexibly to market changes. This situation highlights the importance of diversifying fulfillment options and staying informed about Amazon's evolving policies to mitigate potential disruptions and maintain business continuity.

12/30/2025 Logistics
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Trucking Spot Rates Hit Record Highs Amid Capacity Crunch

Trucking Spot Rates Hit Record Highs Amid Capacity Crunch

DAT reports record-high truck spot rates in June, with van, flatbed, and refrigerated rates all surging. The primary drivers are increased demand and tight capacity. Memphis is emerging as a key logistics hub. Experts caution about potential capacity bottlenecks and the impact of trade policies. Businesses should enhance data analysis, optimize supply chains, and adapt flexibly to navigate the dynamic logistics landscape.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Trucking Demand Rises As Rates Fall Amid Excess Capacity

Trucking Demand Rises As Rates Fall Amid Excess Capacity

DAT data shows truckload volumes increased 4% week-over-week in the last week of January, but an even greater increase in truck availability led to declining rates. Rates for dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed freight all decreased. Industry analysts suggest that the market outlook is uncertain. Companies should closely monitor market dynamics, optimize operational efficiency, expand business scope, strengthen risk management, and embrace technological innovation to navigate the uncertainty.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Supply Chain Firms Address Capacity Challenges to Boost Resilience

Supply Chain Firms Address Capacity Challenges to Boost Resilience

The CSCMP CEO Forum highlighted current capacity challenges in the supply chain: fluctuating air cargo demand, ocean shipping overcapacity, and a shortage of truck drivers. Companies should optimize transportation modes, adjust network layouts, improve operational efficiency, focus on driver welfare, and embrace digital transformation to address these challenges and achieve breakthroughs. By adapting their logistics strategies and proactively managing their supply chains, businesses can navigate these turbulent times and maintain a competitive edge.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Belgium WCO Train Francophone Africa to Boost Customs Capacity

Belgium WCO Train Francophone Africa to Boost Customs Capacity

The Belgian Customs Academy provides training for customs officers from Francophone African countries, covering customs management, trade facilitation, and international cooperation. Participants visited the WCO headquarters to gain a deeper understanding of international customs cooperation mechanisms. This training aims to improve customs management in Africa, promote regional trade development, and explore future opportunities for deepening international cooperation to continuously enhance African customs capabilities. The program emphasizes practical skills and knowledge transfer to foster efficient and effective customs operations across the region.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Asia Boosts Customs Capacity to Curb Illegal Wildlife Trade

Asia Boosts Customs Capacity to Curb Illegal Wildlife Trade

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the Inama Project, conducts customs capacity building training in Asia to combat illegal wildlife trade (IWT) and protect endangered species. The project contributes to building a strong defense against IWT by enhancing the skills of customs officers, strengthening international cooperation, raising public awareness, and promoting policy improvements. Businesses should also actively participate in protecting biodiversity. The training aims to improve detection and prevention of IWT, ultimately safeguarding vulnerable species and ecosystems from the devastating impacts of this illicit activity.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Enhances Customs Capacity in West and Central Africa

WCO Enhances Customs Capacity in West and Central Africa

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is assisting Côte d'Ivoire Customs in upgrading its human resources management system by introducing competency-based management and project cycle management methodologies. Through expert training, tool development, and action plan formulation, the initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of customs officials. This capacity building effort lays the foundation for customs modernization and serves as a valuable reference for other customs administrations. The project focuses on improving efficiency and effectiveness within the Ivorian customs service by equipping personnel with the necessary skills and knowledge.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Port of Virginia Boosts Capacity with 217M Crane Upgrade

Port of Virginia Boosts Capacity with 217M Crane Upgrade

The Port of Virginia is investing $217 million in automated stacking cranes to enhance throughput at Virginia International Gateway and Norfolk International Terminals, addressing the challenges posed by the Panama Canal expansion. This move signifies a trend towards port automation upgrades, promising increased efficiency, reduced costs, and a positive impact on the supply chain. The investment aims to modernize operations and solidify the Port of Virginia's position as a leading container port on the East Coast.

01/27/2026 Logistics
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Global Air Freight Adapts to Regional Warehouse Disruptions

Global Air Freight Adapts to Regional Warehouse Disruptions

The rise of regional warehousing and distribution centers is challenging international air freight routes, prompting a shift from single transportation to dynamic supply hubs. By constructing flexible capacity pools and data collaboration, companies can effectively manage inventory complexity and enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of cross-border logistics.

08/04/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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