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Amazon Business announced the launch of branded delivery trucks in 13 states, providing centralized unloading and palletized delivery services for organizational customers. The service leverages Amazon's fulfillment network, which achieved 500 million deliveries in 2023.

Farm Rio plans to digitize its supply chain through Inspectorio's AI platform to address forced labor regulations, sustainability reporting, and due diligence requirements in the United States and Europe, while optimizing quality inspection and laboratory testing management to support its international expansion.

According to Xeneta's Air Cargo Outlook Update released in July, slowing global economic growth, continuously rising freight rates, and surging demand for AI hardware will profoundly impact the air cargo market over the next six months. This article outlines three key factors: slowing demand and capacity growth, upward revisions in freight rate expectations, and AI's continued role as the strongest growth engine.

Best Buy has activated a solar field at its Dinuba, California distribution center, generating approximately 5.87 million kilowatt-hours annually, enough to power 559 homes, making it the first distribution center in its network equipped with a solar field. This initiative is part of the company's 2040 net-zero emissions goal, while the company also reduces its supply chain carbon footprint through measures such as the 'Get There Greener' program, cardboard balers, and polystyrene densifiers.

Steel producer Outokumpu, by adopting collapsible containers to transport steel between Mexico and the Port of Mobile, Alabama, effectively reduces transportation costs, lowers emissions, and promotes the recycling and reuse of stainless steel scrap.

Spice importer Burlap and Barrel and watch retailer Collective Horology have filed lawsuits with the U.S. Court of International Trade, challenging new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on more than 60 trading partners under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The plaintiffs argue that the tariffs are designed to circumvent the IEEPA tariff framework previously struck down by the court, and that the investigation process was rushed and lacked targeted country-specific analysis. They are asking the court to revoke the tariffs and order refunds.

Canadian National and Union Pacific reached a memorandum of understanding, committing not to oppose the latter's merger with Norfolk Southern, subject to approval by the Surface Transportation Board (STB). In exchange, Canadian National will gain access to certain facilities and line operating rights to enhance its connectivity in the U.S. Midwest and cross-border corridors.

The joint review of the USMCA is underway, and shippers need to closely monitor negotiation progress. Experts advise: master current rules of origin, understand shifts in trade policy priorities, and optimize supply chain layouts.

Facing ongoing market volatility, logistics teams often fall into the trap of tool stacking. Uber Freight argues that the key to supply chain stability lies in connecting people, processes, and technology through a unified operating model, with a single accountable partner responsible for end-to-end execution. This article analyzes the pain points of fragmented networks, the value of a unified operating model, and how multi-shipper collaboration enhances network resilience.

The US will impose new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners starting Friday, replacing the temporary global tariffs that are about to expire. China, the EU, Mexico, and others will be affected, with rates varying by country and some goods eligible for exemptions.