Amazon Opens 15B Kentucky Air Hub to Boost Ecommerce Logistics

Amazon Opens 15B Kentucky Air Hub to Boost Ecommerce Logistics

Amazon has invested $1.5 billion to launch an air hub in Kentucky, accelerating package delivery and creating 2,000 jobs. This new logistics hub will significantly enhance Amazon's logistics efficiency and support its growing e-commerce operations. The investment underscores Amazon's commitment to improving its supply chain and ensuring faster delivery times for customers. The hub will serve as a central point for sorting and distributing packages across Amazon's air network.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Datadriven LTL Training Boosts Logistics Efficiency

Datadriven LTL Training Boosts Logistics Efficiency

The increasing complexity of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) transportation renders traditional training methods insufficient. SMC³ offers LTL online education courses covering a wide range of topics, including foundational knowledge, operations, pricing analysis, and transportation law, with continuously updated content. By combining self-paced learning with expert interaction, these courses help logistics professionals comprehensively improve their LTL expertise and maintain competitiveness in the rapidly changing supply chain environment, ultimately ensuring future success.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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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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Sysco Acquires Coastal Companies to Expand Food Distribution Reach

Sysco Acquires Coastal Companies to Expand Food Distribution Reach

Sysco's acquisition of fresh produce distributor The Coastal Companies aims to expand its proprietary fleet, enhance cold chain logistics capabilities, broaden market share, optimize the supply chain, and improve customer service. This move is likely to accelerate consolidation in the food distribution industry, increase logistical efficiency, drive technological innovation, and intensify market competition. The acquisition signals Sysco's commitment to strengthening its position through strategic investments in its fleet and logistics network.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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US Freight Volumes Drop Sharply Amid Winter Storms

US Freight Volumes Drop Sharply Amid Winter Storms

U.S. freight volume experienced a significant drop in February due to winter storms, decreasing by 3.6% month-over-month and 2.7% year-over-year. This represents the lowest level in recent years. The decline in freight activity could potentially hinder the pace of economic recovery. The impact of weather disruptions on supply chains and transportation networks is evident in this data, highlighting the vulnerability of the freight sector to external factors.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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DAT and Fourkites Partner to Improve Freight Tracking

DAT and Fourkites Partner to Improve Freight Tracking

DAT and FourKites have formed a strategic partnership to integrate FourKites' real-time tracking technology into the DAT freight network, enhancing supply chain visibility. This collaboration will provide shippers with more accurate freight tracking information, improve carrier operational efficiency, and drive the freight industry towards digital and intelligent transformation, ultimately increasing customer satisfaction. The integration aims to offer a comprehensive solution for improved transparency and control throughout the shipping process.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Kohls Marketplace Expands Crossborder Sellers Access to North America

Kohls Marketplace Expands Crossborder Sellers Access to North America

Kohl's Existing Account offers a fast track for cross-border e-commerce sellers to enter the North American market. It helps sellers quickly profit and achieve multi-platform synergistic development by saving onboarding time, avoiding audit risks, connecting to platform traffic, adapting to mature supply chains, lowering operational barriers, and diversifying platform risks. Choosing a reliable service provider is crucial to ensure the compliance and security of the existing account.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Exploring the Dimensionality of Meters Vs Kilograms

Exploring the Dimensionality of Meters Vs Kilograms

The article starts with the author's experience of buying knee pads, exploring the common problem of "unit conversion" in daily life. Using logistics and supply chain management as examples, it illustrates the importance of cross-dimensional thinking. It emphasizes that when solving problems, various factors should be considered comprehensively, rather than being limited to a single dimension. This holistic approach allows for more effective and well-rounded solutions.

01/19/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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UPS Expands Global Freight Service to Enhance Trade

UPS Expands Global Freight Service to Enhance Trade

UPS Worldwide Express Freight service expands to nine new countries, reaching 66 origins and 64 destinations. Designed for urgent, time-sensitive, and high-value international heavy shipments, this service offers faster transit times, enhanced visibility, and improved reliability. It helps businesses optimize their supply chains and seize opportunities in international markets. Industries such as healthcare, retail, and automotive have already benefited from this service, experiencing significant growth in international freight volume.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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US Ports and Waterways Struggle Amid Infrastructure Crisis

US Ports and Waterways Struggle Amid Infrastructure Crisis

The United States' port and inland waterway infrastructure receives low ratings and faces a significant funding shortfall. This report advocates for increased investment to modernize and improve efficiency. Addressing this investment gap is crucial to reshape the future of waterborne transportation and ensure its competitiveness. Prioritizing infrastructure upgrades will enhance supply chain resilience and support economic growth by optimizing the movement of goods through ports and inland waterways.

01/19/2026 Port Encyclopedia
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