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Fedex Adjusts Strategy As USPS Raises Holiday Shipping Prices

Facing price wars initiated by USPS's abandonment of holiday surcharges, FedEx adopts a robust strategy, emphasizing differentiated pricing, superior service, and its independent advantages. By precisely targeting customers, improving operational efficiency, and implementing long-term strategic planning, FedEx is confident in maintaining its leading position in the fierce market competition and continuing to reshape the global supply chain. This approach allows FedEx to navigate the challenges and capitalize on opportunities, ensuring sustained growth and innovation within the logistics landscape.

01/28/2026 Logistics

Datadriven Strategies Enhance Fleet Operations Efficiency

This paper delves into five key strategies for enhancing the effectiveness of dedicated trucking fleets. It emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate software, dynamic route planning, integrated operations, visualized management, and minimizing empty miles. By adopting a data-driven, lean, and intelligent transportation approach, businesses can significantly improve the efficiency of their dedicated fleets, reduce costs, and ultimately increase profitability. This leads to a more streamlined and optimized transportation network, benefiting both the company and its customers.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights

Industrial Real Estate Faces Low Vacancy Rising Rents

A CBRE report reveals the US industrial real estate market faces a situation of low vacancy rates and high rents, driven by strong consumer demand and e-commerce growth. Despite record-high construction, the supply-demand imbalance is expected to persist. Businesses need to pay close attention to market dynamics, and investors should carefully assess risks to seize opportunities. The persistent imbalance suggests that strategic planning and informed decision-making are crucial for navigating this complex market environment.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights

Navis Buys Biarri Rail to Boost Global Portrail Digitalization

Navis acquired Biarri Rail to expand inland transportation solutions, improve sea-rail intermodal efficiency, and enhance global market competitiveness. By integrating Biarri Rail's rail freight planning and optimization software with Navis' N4 terminal operating system, the acquisition aims to achieve seamless connectivity between seaports and railways, optimize resource allocation, reduce operating costs, and drive digital transformation of the global freight supply chain. This integration promises to streamline operations and improve overall supply chain visibility and efficiency.

01/29/2026 Logistics

Amazon FBA Shipping Delays Affect Customer Satisfaction

Amazon FBA logistics information delays negatively impact buyers in several ways, including increased shopping anxiety, disrupted time planning, reduced repurchase intentions, diminished product anticipation, and increased difficulty in after-sales service. Improving the transparency and timeliness of logistics information is crucial for enhancing buyer experience and strengthening platform competitiveness. Addressing these delays can lead to improved customer satisfaction and loyalty, ultimately benefiting both buyers and sellers on the Amazon platform. Investing in better tracking and communication is essential.

01/29/2026 Logistics

Experts Urge Supply Chain Resilience Amid Trade War Risks

At the CSCMP EDGE conference, experts discussed the freight market downturn, the impact of tariffs, and supply chain strategy adjustments. Facing weak demand and policy uncertainty, companies need to focus on cost optimization, flexibly adjust procurement strategies, and conduct scenario planning to build a more resilient supply chain. This includes diversifying sourcing, nearshoring, and investing in technology to improve visibility and responsiveness. The key takeaway is proactive adaptation and risk mitigation in a volatile global trade environment.