USPS Expands Lastmile Delivery to Thirdparty Bidders

USPS Expands Lastmile Delivery to Thirdparty Bidders

USPS is opening its “last mile” delivery network, allowing shippers to bid on routes. This initiative aims to reduce costs, accelerate delivery times, and increase revenue. The move could intensify competition and reshape the landscape of retail logistics, potentially impacting pricing and service levels for both businesses and consumers. This shift could lead to more efficient and flexible delivery options, but also might create challenges for smaller carriers and businesses.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Guide to DDP Shipping Risks and Freight Forwarder Selection

Guide to DDP Shipping Risks and Freight Forwarder Selection

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping offers convenience and efficiency, but also presents risks and challenges. Choosing a reliable freight forwarder is crucial. Consider their qualifications, service quality, and communication skills to ensure smooth international trade operations. Selecting the right partner mitigates potential problems associated with customs clearance and final delivery, ultimately contributing to a successful and stress-free import/export experience. Prioritize transparency and experience when making your freight forwarder decision.

02/05/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Air France Expands Cargo Services to Meet Rising Demand

Air France Expands Cargo Services to Meet Rising Demand

Air France Cargo direct line offers professional and efficient air freight export services to France. With convenient information inquiries, professional booking services, and comprehensive cargo tracking, we ensure the safe and timely arrival of goods, helping businesses seize market opportunities. Our service hotline provides comprehensive support, resolving air freight challenges. We specialize in streamlined logistics solutions for exporting goods to France, offering a reliable and fast connection to the French market.

02/06/2026 Logistics
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TNT Express Expands European Logistics Services

TNT Express Expands European Logistics Services

TNT Express in Europe offers fast delivery times, advantages for heavy goods, and strong customs clearance capabilities, making it suitable for B2B and large shipments. However, it has limitations for small and light items, remote areas, and sensitive goods. Its strength lies in its established network and expertise in handling larger, commercial shipments across the European continent, providing reliable and efficient service for businesses requiring time-sensitive and secure delivery solutions.

02/06/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Walmart Expands into Crossborder Logistics Rivals Ecommerce Giants

Walmart Expands into Crossborder Logistics Rivals Ecommerce Giants

Walmart plans to launch Walmart Exports in early 2026, a cross-border shipping service to help US sellers more easily deliver goods to consumers in Mexico and Canada. This move will lower the barrier to entry for North American cross-border e-commerce, intensify competition with Amazon, and improve Walmart's global logistics network. However, whether it can meet seller needs in terms of timeliness, cost, and stability remains a key challenge.

02/11/2026 Logistics
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Freight Market Stability Hides Potential Shifts FTR Reports

Freight Market Stability Hides Potential Shifts FTR Reports

The FTR Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) is a key indicator for assessing the freight market environment. Recent data shows the SCI remains stable, but rising fuel prices and declining freight rates suggest a weaker market outlook for 2024. Shippers should monitor market dynamics, optimize transportation networks, strengthen capacity management, adopt advanced technologies, implement flexible pricing strategies, and improve service quality to cope with potential market fluctuations and increasing competition.

02/11/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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CMA CGM Acquires Ingram Micro CLS for 3B Transforming Ecommerce Logistics

CMA CGM Acquires Ingram Micro CLS for 3B Transforming Ecommerce Logistics

CMA CGM acquired Ingram Micro's Commerce & Lifecycle Services (CLS) business for $3 billion, aiming to enhance its e-commerce contract logistics capabilities and solidify its global logistics position. This reflects the trend of technology-driven and service-upgraded in the e-commerce logistics industry, foreshadowing an accelerated evolution of the competitive landscape. Following the acquisition, CMA CGM's logistics business will become the fourth largest globally, facing challenges in integration and innovation.

02/11/2026 Logistics
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Small Businesses Gain Edge with Personalized Holiday Shopping

Small Businesses Gain Edge with Personalized Holiday Shopping

An ActiveCampaign study reveals that 84% of consumers plan to shop at small businesses during the holiday season, with nearly 60% willing to pay more for their products. Gen Z and Baby Boomers show a stronger preference for small businesses. However, trust and convenience remain challenges. Personalized experiences and social media marketing are crucial for small businesses to enhance their competitiveness during this period. They need to leverage these strategies to attract and retain customers in the face of larger competitors.

01/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Linkedboosts Export Sales Via Lead Generation

Linkedboosts Export Sales Via Lead Generation

This article delves into the application value of LinkedIn in the field of foreign trade. From the perspectives of sales and management, it elaborates on how LinkedIn helps foreign trade companies accurately acquire customers, build trust, enhance brand influence, and optimize product design. It emphasizes the importance of LinkedIn in today's foreign trade environment and encourages foreign traders to actively embrace this platform to achieve business growth. It highlights LinkedIn's potential for lead generation, relationship building, and market research within the global trade landscape.

12/29/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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