UPS Deploys Smart Warehouse Tech to Streamline Ecommerce Logistics

UPS Deploys Smart Warehouse Tech to Streamline Ecommerce Logistics

UPS has launched smart warehouse technology to enhance distribution center efficiency and address logistics challenges under e-commerce pressure. Developed in collaboration with Softeon, this technology optimizes workloads, enhances autonomy, and provides customized services to help customers reduce costs, improve service levels, and strengthen supply chain competitiveness. The future of smart warehouses will be increasingly automated, intelligent, and interconnected. This initiative aims to streamline operations and provide a more agile and responsive supply chain solution for businesses facing the demands of modern commerce.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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AMZDH Supports Crossborder Sellers with Multiplatform Expansion

AMZDH Supports Crossborder Sellers with Multiplatform Expansion

AMZDH, a cross-border e-commerce platform under Xiamen Schrader Information Technology Co., Ltd., is dedicated to providing comprehensive services for cross-border sellers. These services include platform onboarding, trademark registration, offshore company registration, and operational support. Through information aggregation, content delivery, and event organization, AMZDH helps sellers improve their operational capabilities, grasp industry trends, achieve refined operations and diversified layouts, and ultimately stand out in the fierce market competition. It aims to empower sellers for success in the global marketplace.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Bidens Infrastructure Plan Prioritizes Cybersecurity

Bidens Infrastructure Plan Prioritizes Cybersecurity

Following the Colonial Pipeline incident, the Transportation Secretary is leveraging the event to promote President Biden's "American Jobs Plan," emphasizing the need for infrastructure upgrades and enhanced cybersecurity. The administration argues that modernizing infrastructure and bolstering cybersecurity defenses are crucial for national security and economic stability. The Colonial Pipeline attack highlighted vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, making the case for increased investment in these areas under the proposed plan. The administration aims to create jobs while strengthening the nation's resilience against cyber threats.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Kyoto Convention Review Urges Business Input on Trade Facilitation

Kyoto Convention Review Urges Business Input on Trade Facilitation

The revised Kyoto Convention's comprehensive review is entering a crucial consultation phase. Businesses should actively participate to understand key issues like data, electronic declarations, perishable goods, AEO, security, and customs control. Engage through industry associations and the WCO to voice concerns, assess the impact, and adjust strategies. This is vital to prepare for the evolving landscape of global trade facilitation and ensure compliance with updated customs procedures under the Kyoto Convention. Understanding these changes is paramount for smooth and efficient international trade operations.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Cambodia Deploys Raman Spectrometers to Tighten Border Security

Cambodia Deploys Raman Spectrometers to Tighten Border Security

Under the WCO Asia Pacific Security Project, funded by the Japanese government, Cambodian Customs has introduced Raman spectrometers for rapid and accurate identification of explosive precursors. This initiative, involving equipment donation and professional training, aims to enhance Cambodia's border security enforcement capabilities. It effectively combats the smuggling of explosive precursors, safeguarding national security and social stability. This effort serves as a valuable reference for customs administrations in other developing countries seeking to strengthen their border control measures against illicit trafficking.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Tiktok Shop Expands Service Program for Providers by 2026

Tiktok Shop Expands Service Program for Providers by 2026

TikTok Shop's fully managed merchant recruitment program for Q1 2026 is launching, using cash incentives to attract service providers to onboard merchants. This article analyzes the program's core rules, reward mechanisms, and participation requirements, helping service providers seize the "Spring New Arrivals" opportunity, expand the scale of fully managed merchants, and achieve revenue growth. It details how service providers can leverage this initiative to grow their business within the TikTok Shop ecosystem by recruiting new merchants under the fully managed model.

01/26/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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FMCSA Solicits Feedback on Hours of Service Rule Changes

FMCSA Solicits Feedback on Hours of Service Rule Changes

The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposes revisions to the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and plans to gather industry feedback through public hearings. The proposed changes include five key areas: flexibility in break time arrangements, allowing non-driving on-duty time to count as rest, extending driving time under adverse weather conditions, expanding the short-haul exemption, and modifying driver record exceptions. The industry generally hopes the final regulations will strike a balance between efficiency and safety.

01/29/2026 Logistics
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Uber Freight Expands in Europes Trillioneuro Transport Market

Uber Freight Expands in Europes Trillioneuro Transport Market

Uber Freight's managed transportation business in Europe is experiencing rapid growth, with freight under management exceeding €200 million and a target of €2 billion by 2028. Through technological innovation, exceptional customer service, and strategic partnerships, Uber Freight aims to become a leading 4PL provider in Europe. The company is dedicated to helping businesses navigate the challenges of globalization and unlock the potential of a trillion-euro market. They provide solutions to optimize supply chains and improve efficiency for their clients across the continent.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ecommerce Automation Shifts Logistics Jobs As Robots Rise

Ecommerce Automation Shifts Logistics Jobs As Robots Rise

This paper explores the changing employment landscape in e-commerce logistics under the wave of automation. Using Amazon and Walmart as examples, it analyzes the shifting impact of automation on job positions, highlighting that automation is demand-driven and synchronized with the growth of the logistics industry. The article emphasizes that governments, businesses, and individuals should jointly address the challenges brought by automation to achieve a symbiotic relationship between automation and employment, ensuring automation and job creation can coexist and thrive.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Global Aluminum Can Shortage Strains Beer Industry

Global Aluminum Can Shortage Strains Beer Industry

The aluminum can shortage continues to plague the food and beverage industry. Molson Coors, under Anheuser-Busch InBev, is addressing the challenge through global sourcing and capacity expansion. Ball Corporation is establishing a dedicated aluminum cup factory. The industry collectively faces multiple challenges, including aluminum supply, recycling systems, and transportation costs. Companies need to diversify procurement, optimize inventory, develop alternative materials, and strengthen cooperation to cope with the rising prices, reduced choices, and increased purchasing difficulty caused by the aluminum can shortage.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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