Emerge Kuebix Partner to Boost Freight Efficiency

Emerge Kuebix Partner to Boost Freight Efficiency

Emerge partnered with Kuebix to integrate the Emerge marketplace into the Kuebix platform. This provides users with a broader range of capacity options and more competitive pricing. The integration streamlines processes, enhances transparency, and accelerates the digital transformation of freight. Ultimately, this collaboration helps businesses improve efficiency and reduce costs by providing access to a wider network and streamlined tools for managing their freight operations.

01/29/2026 Logistics
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August Retail Sales Jump As Supply Chains Face Pressure

August Retail Sales Jump As Supply Chains Face Pressure

August retail sales showed both month-over-month and year-over-year growth, indicating a steady economic recovery. However, challenges such as e-commerce disruption, last-mile delivery issues, inventory management, supply chain visibility, and sustainability are becoming increasingly prominent. Businesses need to embrace digital transformation, optimize supply chain networks, strengthen collaboration, enhance resilience, and cultivate talent to navigate these changes and maintain a competitive edge.

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Sudan Customs Modernizes HR with WCO Assistance

Sudan Customs Modernizes HR with WCO Assistance

The World Customs Organization (WCO) supports Sudan Customs in its HR management modernization transformation. Through workshops and expert assistance, the WCO helps Sudan Customs build a competency-based HR management system, including tools like a position directory, competency framework, job descriptions, and a competency dictionary. This initiative aims to improve customs service efficiency, enhance law enforcement capabilities, improve the customs image, and ultimately promote Sudan's economic development.

Chen Changyin Mahua Expands Global Sales Through Digitalization

Chen Changyin Mahua Expands Global Sales Through Digitalization

Chen Changyin Mahua, a 119-year-old Chongqing time-honored brand, has achieved annual sales equivalent to circling the Earth twice through strategic transformation, digital empowerment, and product innovation. Its success lies in adhering to quality, embracing change, leveraging digital technologies, and building a strong brand culture. This provides valuable lessons for other time-honored enterprises seeking to adapt and thrive in the modern market.

Colombia Overhauls Customs with WCO Backing

Colombia Overhauls Customs with WCO Backing

The WCO assisted Colombia's DIAN in enhancing its strategic planning and project management capabilities. This collaboration resulted in a draft implementation plan for a management system, supporting the modernization and transformation of the Customs administration. The initiative aims to improve efficiency and effectiveness through better strategic alignment and project execution. The focus was on building internal capacity and developing a sustainable framework for future development.

US Rail Freight Volumes Rebound in March Amid Economic Recovery

US Rail Freight Volumes Rebound in March Amid Economic Recovery

According to the Association of American Railroads, for the week ending March 15th, U.S. rail freight traffic increased by 3.1% year-over-year, and intermodal traffic rose by 8.8%. While year-to-date total freight volume slightly decreased, intermodal growth remains robust. This data suggests a steady economic recovery in the U.S. The rail transport industry is actively embracing digital transformation and green, sustainable development practices.

02/03/2026 Logistics
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Businesses Diversify Supply Chains Amid Geopolitical Shifts

Businesses Diversify Supply Chains Amid Geopolitical Shifts

A Kearney report indicates that 96% of CEOs are evaluating or have already implemented business reshoring. Companies are actively pursuing supply chain diversification to mitigate geopolitical risks and the impact of the pandemic, reducing reliance on single sources. Businesses should build a more resilient supply chain system by conducting risk assessments, diversifying sourcing, embracing digital transformation, optimizing inventory, and ensuring agile response capabilities to secure future success.

Vietnams Ecommerce Market Set to Surge by 2026

Vietnams Ecommerce Market Set to Surge by 2026

Vietnam's e-commerce market is projected to experience explosive growth by 2026, with an annual growth rate of 18%-25%, reaching a market size of $32 billion by 2025. E-commerce is becoming a standard operating channel for Vietnamese businesses, especially driving the transformation and upgrading of agriculture, bringing unlimited business opportunities. Now is the time to seize the opportunity and tap into Vietnam's e-commerce market.

Fedex Trails UPS USPS in Pandemic Ecommerce Delivery Speed

Fedex Trails UPS USPS in Pandemic Ecommerce Delivery Speed

Convey's March logistics delivery time report reveals the impact of the pandemic on retail delivery. The report shows that overall on-time performance has recovered to pre-pandemic levels, but FedEx lagged behind. In terms of market share, FedEx and UPS dominate. FedEx Economy's on-time performance significantly declined after its transformation. Retailers should leverage data to optimize carrier selection and improve the delivery experience.

US Ecommerce Carriers Struggle with Ontime Deliveries in 2021

US Ecommerce Carriers Struggle with Ontime Deliveries in 2021

March 2021 on-time performance data for the top four North American express delivery giants reveals an overall improvement, but FedEx significantly lags behind. The on-time rate of FedEx Economy declined substantially after its transformation. Businesses should prioritize on-time delivery rate, flexibly adjust their choice of courier companies, optimize estimated delivery times, and consider regional carriers to improve logistics efficiency and customer satisfaction.