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Amazon has officially restarted its Amazon Shipping service, offering ground delivery for non-Amazon channel orders to platform sellers, with delivery times of 2-5 business days. Industry experts point out that the service may attract small and medium-sized enterprises due to its transparent pricing and efficient claims handling, but limited by the difficulty of expanding corporate clients, it is unlikely to shake the dominance of FedEx and UPS in the short term.

Amtrak has launched its first electric bus service, operating between Seattle and Bellingham, Washington, to complement existing train schedules. The nearly 200-mile round trip runs on a single charge using a Van Hool CX45e motor coach. The service, operated by MTRWestern, highlights progress in intercity bus electrification despite infrastructure hurdles.

Recently, ongoing labor disputes in the transportation industry have brought uncertainty to the supply chain, prompting shippers to strengthen contingency plans. From disruptions at West Coast ports in the U.S. and Canada to conflicts between UPS and Yellow and the Teamsters union, labor disputes have become a recurring threat to the stable flow of goods. Workers demand higher wages and benefits to compensate for their efforts during the pandemic and to cope with inflationary pressures. This article analyzes the causes, impacts, and shippers' responses to this round of 'hot labor summer'.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to support research on commercial-to-residential conversions. The initiative, offering up to $860,000, seeks to compile case studies since the start of COVID-19, identify effective policies and incentives, and create a resource guide. Industry experts believe this could halve project turnaround times, though economic feasibility remains a challenge.

The contract between UPS and the Teamsters union expires at the end of this month, and if no agreement is reached, the union plans to strike on August 1. However, some shippers have not diverted volume as a result. Experts point out that company size, carrier mix, contract terms, and confidence in negotiation outcomes collectively influence this decision. Meanwhile, other companies have activated contingency plans, mitigating potential impact through diversified carrier arrangements.

Labor negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters union have reached an impasse, raising the likelihood of a strike. Experts point out that shippers should quickly establish backup carrier plans to spread risk, in preparation for a possible strike after the contract expires on July 31.

Delivery speed continues to improve, but further acceleration faces challenges. project44 data shows that the average delivery time in April 2023 dropped to 4 days, significantly shorter than the 5.6 days in the same period in 2022. However, cost pressures, difficulty in demand forecasting, and higher consumer expectations for accuracy may make it difficult for delivery speed to continue improving significantly.