XPO Logistics Sells North American Truckload Unit to Refocus Strategy

XPO Logistics Sells North American Truckload Unit to Refocus Strategy

XPO Logistics sold its North American less-than-truckload (LTL) business to TransForce, aiming to optimize its business structure, reduce debt, and focus on core strengths. This move marks a significant step in XPO's strategic adjustment, allowing it to concentrate on core businesses like its freight brokerage network. TransForce, on the other hand, expands its market share in North America through this acquisition. Analysts believe this is a win-win strategic arrangement, benefiting both companies by allowing them to better focus on their respective strengths and strategic goals.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Schneider Logistics Exits US China Freight Forwarding to Refocus Strategy

Schneider Logistics Exits US China Freight Forwarding to Refocus Strategy

Schneider Logistics' sale of its freight forwarding and customs brokerage businesses in the US and China to Norbert Dentressangle signals a strategic shift towards its core trucking, logistics, and intermodal services. This move aims to optimize resource allocation, enhance profitability, and reduce operational risks. Industry analysts view this as a strategic retrenchment by Schneider Logistics, focusing on its areas of strength while continuing to serve customers through collaborative partnerships. This allows Schneider to concentrate on its core competencies and improve overall business performance.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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WCO Highlights Data Strategy and Trade Tools at June Meetings

WCO Highlights Data Strategy and Trade Tools at June Meetings

The World Customs Organization (WCO) Permanent Technical Committee (PTC) meeting focused on data strategy, emphasizing the future of data-driven customs management. The meeting approved several key tools, including the 'Study Report on Disruptive Technologies' and the 'Rail Transit Handbook,' which will be submitted to the Policy Commission and Council for approval. Furthermore, discussions covered e-commerce, pandemic response, and the circular economy. The meeting also saw the election of a new chairman and vice-chairman.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Guide to Selling on Amazon US Strategy and Brand Protection

Guide to Selling on Amazon US Strategy and Brand Protection

This article provides a practical guide for operating on Amazon US, covering data-driven strategies for selecting trending products, key considerations for pricing and logistics in operational strategies, and the importance of brand intellectual property protection. By optimizing product selection, operations, and brand protection, this guide aims to help sellers succeed in the highly competitive marketplace. It emphasizes a holistic approach to building a sustainable and profitable Amazon business through strategic product sourcing, efficient operations, and proactive brand defense.

01/28/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Fedex Acquires Polands Opek to Boost Eastern Europe Presence

Fedex Acquires Polands Opek to Boost Eastern Europe Presence

FedEx acquired Polish express delivery company Opek to enhance its service capabilities in Poland and Eastern Europe. This acquisition will allow FedEx to leverage Opek's well-established domestic network, improve service levels, and expand its European footprint, thereby achieving profitable growth. This acquisition is a significant step in FedEx's strategic layout in the European market, indicating its continued growth and innovation globally.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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Private Domain Traffic Fuels Crossborder Ecommerce Expansion

Private Domain Traffic Fuels Crossborder Ecommerce Expansion

Deeply rooted in private domain operations for cross-border e-commerce for 12 years, we leverage the flywheel model to help businesses build a private domain ecosystem. This approach reduces customer acquisition costs, enhances customer loyalty, and drives revenue growth. The core elements are traffic acquisition, customer management, conversion and monetization, and repeat purchases and referrals, ultimately creating a positive and self-reinforcing growth flywheel.

07/05/2024 Logistics Industry Insights
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Roadone Acquires The Transporter to Expand Logistics Network

Roadone Acquires The Transporter to Expand Logistics Network

RoadOne IntermodaLogistics' acquisition of The Transporter marks a strategic expansion in the regional intermodal market. This acquisition aims to optimize the regional intermodal network, improve service efficiency, and potentially trigger a new round of consolidation within the industry. Ultimately, this will benefit consumers and drive the logistics system towards greater efficiency. The move strengthens RoadOne's position and signals a commitment to enhancing regional transportation solutions.

01/16/2026 Logistics
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Logility Acquires Halo BI to Enhance Aidriven Supply Chain Solutions

Logility Acquires Halo BI to Enhance Aidriven Supply Chain Solutions

Logility's acquisition of Halo Business Intelligence aims to integrate AI technology into supply chain management, breaking traditional experience-based decision-making and enabling data-driven intelligent operations. By leveraging data integration, visualization, machine learning, and AI, the acquisition enhances supply chain visibility, accelerates decision-making, and enables predictive and prescriptive analytics. This empowers businesses to gain a competitive edge in the dynamic market landscape.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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BNSF Buyout Premium Raises Freight Rate Concerns

BNSF Buyout Premium Raises Freight Rate Concerns

The STB hearing on the BNSF acquisition focused on whether the $8.1 billion premium should be included in costs, potentially leading to increased freight rates. Freight companies expressed concerns, while BNSF argued the impact would be limited. The core dispute revolves around the justification and potential consequences of incorporating the acquisition premium into the calculation of transportation costs and subsequent rate increases for shippers.

01/22/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Fedex Considers Acquiring Frances TATEX for European Growth

Fedex Considers Acquiring Frances TATEX for European Growth

FedEx is expanding its European market presence. Following the acquisition of Polish company Opek, FedEx plans to acquire French company TATEX. This strategic move aims to counter competition from UPS and enhance FedEx's service capabilities and market share within Europe. The acquisition of TATEX will allow FedEx to further strengthen its logistics network and offer more comprehensive solutions to its customers across the continent.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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