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Nearshoring Withstands Tariffs, Geopolitical Upheaval

Nearshoring has further evolved supply chains this year even as tariffs and geopolitical risks have complicated the process.

June 1, 2026
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Oil Companies Scramble for Ships to Secure Transport

Oil companies are rushing to secure giant tankers to ensure they can transport barrels after the industry was upended by war and the largest vessel-buying spree in a generation, DHT's CEO says.

June 1, 2026
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USPS Suspends Nonessential Expenses Amid Cash Shortage

The United States Postal Service is suspending discretionary spending across the organization as it faces a looming liquidity crisis.

May 28, 2026
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USPS Signs Multiyear Deal to Solidify DHL Ties

USPS will carry out last-mile e-commerce deliveries directly to customer homes for DHL under the agreement, the companies said in a statement May 28. 

May 28, 2026
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Kroger Plans Big Price Cuts to Take On Walmart, Costco

Kroger is looking to compete more fiercely with Walmart and other companies that have gained ground in recent years at the expense of traditional grocery operators.

May 21, 2026
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DOJ Accuses Chinese Container Makers of Pandemic Price Scheme

The DOJ said it filed criminal charges against four large makers of shipping containers for allegedly colluding to raise prices during the pandemic.

May 20, 2026
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Amazon’s AI Success Sends Stock Toward $3 Trillion Club

The cloud-computing and e-commerce giant has a market value of $2.9 trillion after adding $432 billion this year.

May 14, 2026
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Allegiant Air and Sun Country Complete Merger

Along with passenger flights, Sun Country brings into the fold cargo flying for Amazon, as well as charter trips.

May 14, 2026
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Amazon Puts Alexa Inside the Shopping Search Bar in AI Push

The new tool — called Alexa for Shopping — supplants Rufus, the shopping assistant bot that summarized product reviews and suggested purchases.

May 13, 2026
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Gauges of Supply Chain Stress Head Higher

Some gauges are at their highest since the 2020-23 period, when economies locked down because of COVID, shortages emerged and shipping snarls persisted. 

May 12, 2026

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