Amazon Sellers Face Rising Storage Costs Under New Policy

Amazon Sellers Face Rising Storage Costs Under New Policy

Amazon's storage policy is undergoing significant changes, with rising costs posing a serious challenge to sellers. The new policy shifts storage limits to volume-based calculations, increases the frequency of IPI assessments, and may introduce a capacity bidding mechanism. Sellers need to refine inventory management, expand to multiple sales platforms, optimize product structures, and improve operational efficiency to weather the cost storm and achieve a breakthrough. This requires a strategic approach to navigate the new Amazon landscape and maintain profitability.

12/31/2025 Warehousing
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Lige Airport Struggles to Balance Growth and Environmental Goals

Lige Airport Struggles to Balance Growth and Environmental Goals

Liège Airport faces challenges due to a new environmental operating permit aimed at reducing noise pollution. The airport argues the permit will severely impact its cargo capacity. This conflict between the airport's operations and local residents' concerns reflects the broader EU challenge of balancing environmental protection with economic development. Potential solutions include technological innovation, operational optimization, and noise mitigation strategies to address the concerns and allow the airport to maintain its crucial air cargo role. These solutions are crucial for the airport's future.

12/31/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Bank of America Freight Index Sparks Recession Debate

Bank of America Freight Index Sparks Recession Debate

The Bank of America Truckload Payment Index suggests that, despite mixed signals in freight volume and spending, there are no immediate signs of a US economic recession. Consumer spending remains a key driver, while manufacturing shows weakness. Capacity is gradually balancing. Experts advise businesses to maintain cautious optimism and closely monitor market developments. The index highlights the interplay between consumer demand, industrial output, and freight activity in shaping the near-term economic outlook, urging businesses to adapt to evolving market dynamics.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Retailers Adopt Collaborative Supply Chain Strategies at RILA Event

Retailers Adopt Collaborative Supply Chain Strategies at RILA Event

The RILA Conference highlighted the challenges facing retail supply chains, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between shippers and carriers, and among shippers themselves. Building intelligent supply chains through optimized capacity, reduced costs, improved efficiency, and enhanced resilience is key to addressing these challenges. Embracing collaborative partnerships is a crucial strategic choice for retail companies to remain competitive in the future. This collaborative approach enables better visibility, agility, and responsiveness to dynamic market demands, ultimately leading to improved customer satisfaction and profitability.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Los Angeles Port Hits Record 10M Teus Expands Infrastructure

Los Angeles Port Hits Record 10M Teus Expands Infrastructure

The Port of Los Angeles surpassed 10 million TEUs in 2025, slightly below last year's record but still highlighting its crucial role in global trade. The Port of Long Beach also performed strongly, with both ports forming a significant trade hub in Southern California. To address future challenges, the Port of Los Angeles is actively pursuing infrastructure upgrades, including terminal expansion and maritime support facility construction. These efforts aim to enhance throughput capacity, operational efficiency, and environmental protection, solidifying its leading position globally.

02/05/2026 Logistics
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Amur River Bridge Boosts Chinarussia Trade

Amur River Bridge Boosts Chinarussia Trade

Design work for the China-Russia Amur River Bridge is about to commence, with an expected annual cargo capacity of 20 million tons. This project is a key initiative to enhance regional logistics capabilities. Supporting infrastructure construction is also underway, including railway branch upgrades and residential area planning. Completion of the Skovorodino-Rynovo railway reconstruction will lay the foundation for the main bridge construction. This bridge will significantly boost cross-border trade and improve overall logistics efficiency between China and Russia.

02/05/2026 Logistics
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Amazon Sellers Leverage Data to Find Untapped Niches

Amazon Sellers Leverage Data to Find Untapped Niches

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Amazon product selection market strategies from a data analyst's perspective. It covers key aspects such as market demand analysis, competitive landscape assessment, market size and capacity evaluation, market opportunity identification, market potential and cyclical analysis, user feedback analysis, and profit analysis. The goal is to help sellers accurately position themselves and tap into promising niche markets. This data-driven approach enables informed decisions for successful product launches and sustained growth on the Amazon platform.

02/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Rotterdam Port Hits Record 15M Teus Despite Supply Chain Strains

Rotterdam Port Hits Record 15M Teus Despite Supply Chain Strains

The Port of Rotterdam became the first European port to exceed 15 million TEU in annual container throughput, marking a milestone. However, it faces supply chain pressures, capacity constraints, and environmental challenges. The port is addressing these issues through digitalization, collaboration, and a green transition to maintain its leading position and promote sustainable development. It aims to optimize logistics, enhance efficiency, and reduce its carbon footprint to ensure long-term resilience and contribute to a more sustainable global trade network.

02/05/2026 Logistics
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Dayone Data Centers Raises 2B for AI Expansion in Europe Asia

Dayone Data Centers Raises 2B for AI Expansion in Europe Asia

DayOne Data Centers in Singapore closed a Series C funding round of over $2 billion to accelerate its expansion in Europe and Asia-Pacific, addressing the increasing demand for AI computing power. DayOne specializes in hyperscale data centers, employing high power density and liquid cooling technologies. With a focus on renewable energy access, it has already secured 1GW of contracted customer capacity. This funding will enable DayOne to further develop its advanced infrastructure and meet the growing needs of AI-driven applications globally.

02/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Botswana Customs Boosts Environmental Enforcement with Training

Botswana Customs Boosts Environmental Enforcement with Training

The World Customs Organization (WCO), in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), held a workshop in Botswana to enhance the capacity of customs officials in controlling hazardous waste and ozone-depleting substances. The workshop aimed to improve customs officers' knowledge and skills related to the identification, detection, and prevention of illegal trade in environmentally sensitive goods covered under various multilateral environmental agreements. This initiative underscores the importance of customs authorities in enforcing environmental regulations and combating environmental crime.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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