US Trucking Hours Reform Delayed Amid Democratic Pushback

US Trucking Hours Reform Delayed Amid Democratic Pushback

The US Hours of Service (HOS) reform for truck drivers, designed to improve operational efficiency and flexibility, faces potential delays due to a Democrat-led push for a 'full review.' The reform encompasses four key adjustments: break rules, sleeper berth provisions, adverse driving conditions exceptions, and expanded short-haul exemptions. The industry generally agrees that flexibility is crucial. However, political maneuvering has introduced uncertainty into the reform's implementation.

01/21/2026 Logistics
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Guide to Optimizing Kwai Ads with Geo and Language Targeting

Guide to Optimizing Kwai Ads with Geo and Language Targeting

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Kwai Ads' geo-targeting and language targeting settings, offering detailed operational guidance and optimization suggestions. Through precise targeting, advertisers can effectively improve ad efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve higher conversion rates. Data-driven optimization strategies are key to continuously improving advertising performance. The guide covers practical steps and best practices to leverage these features for maximizing ROI on the Kwai platform.

01/21/2026 Customs Knowledge
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UPS Buys Roadie to Boost Lastmile Delivery

UPS Buys Roadie to Boost Lastmile Delivery

UPS's acquisition of Roadie aims to enhance its last-mile delivery capabilities, addressing the surge in demand for same-day delivery driven by e-commerce. Roadie's technology platform and flexible capacity will help UPS expand its service coverage, improve efficiency, and reduce costs, thereby strengthening its competitiveness in the fiercely competitive logistics market. This acquisition signifies that last-mile delivery has become a key battleground in the logistics industry.

01/29/2026 Logistics
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Northshore Care Supply Adopts AMR Robots for Ecommerce Logistics

Northshore Care Supply Adopts AMR Robots for Ecommerce Logistics

Bei'an Nursing innovatively upgraded traditional manual picking to an automated process by deploying AMRs, effectively addressing the challenges of e-commerce fulfillment for bulky items. This solution not only improved picking efficiency and reduced labor demand but also provided valuable experience for similar enterprises. It foreshadows a new trend in AMR technology application: expanding from standardized scenarios to personalized scenarios and popularizing it among small and medium-sized enterprises.

01/29/2026 Logistics
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Coop Automates Food Supply Chain for Faster Fresh Delivery

Coop Automates Food Supply Chain for Faster Fresh Delivery

Coop Group's distribution center optimizes the entire process from receiving and storage to picking and shipping through automation. By employing precise temperature control, diverse picking systems, and intelligent shipping buffers, Coop Group enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and improves customer experience. This serves as a valuable reference for the future development of the food supply chain, demonstrating how automation can streamline operations and improve overall performance in a demanding industry.

01/29/2026 Warehousing
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Ryder Introduces Ecommerce Fulfillment Tool for Brand Control

Ryder Introduces Ecommerce Fulfillment Tool for Brand Control

Ryder introduces a new e-commerce fulfillment solution designed to help consumer goods manufacturers break free from third-party platform dependence and embrace direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales. This solution offers comprehensive fulfillment and transportation services, empowering brands to control the user experience, reduce costs, and optimize logistics efficiency. Ryder continuously enhances its e-commerce service capabilities through infrastructure upgrades and strategic acquisitions, providing customers with superior solutions.

01/29/2026 Logistics
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Chiles DDP Shipping Lanes Boost Crossborder Ecommerce

Chiles DDP Shipping Lanes Boost Crossborder Ecommerce

The Chile DDP line provides efficient and convenient logistics solutions for cross-border e-commerce sellers. By simplifying customs clearance, controlling tax costs, and ensuring timeliness and security, it helps sellers reduce operating costs and improve efficiency, leading to greater success in the Chilean market. It is suitable for small goods such as electronic products and clothing. Costs are assessed based on the value, weight, and category of the goods.

01/26/2026 Logistics
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Lesotho Implements Customs Preruling System to Ease Trade

Lesotho Implements Customs Preruling System to Ease Trade

The WCO is assisting Lesotho in establishing a customs advance ruling system to reduce trade costs and improve customs clearance efficiency. Discussions between the two parties covered legal amendments, software upgrades, and the development of an action plan to promote economic development. This initiative aims to streamline trade processes, provide greater certainty for traders, and ultimately contribute to Lesotho's economic growth by fostering a more predictable and efficient trading environment.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Iran Publishes Persian HS Notes to Facilitate Trade

Iran Publishes Persian HS Notes to Facilitate Trade

Iranian Customs has translated the World Customs Organization's Harmonized System Explanatory Notes into Persian to improve commodity classification accuracy, enhance customs clearance efficiency, reduce trade costs, and facilitate international trade. This initiative holds significant implications for Iran's international trade and serves as a valuable reference for other developing countries. The translation aims to streamline processes and promote greater compliance with international standards, ultimately fostering a more efficient and transparent trading environment.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Azerbaijan Adopts Nonintrusive Tech to Streamline Customs Trade

Azerbaijan Adopts Nonintrusive Tech to Streamline Customs Trade

Azerbaijan Customs, with support from the World Customs Organization and the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund, held a workshop on X-ray image analysis to enhance the application of Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) technologies. This initiative aims to improve customs clearance efficiency, combat smuggling, and promote trade facilitation through NII techniques. The experience provides valuable lessons for other customs administrations seeking to leverage technology for enhanced border security and streamlined trade processes.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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