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Lego taps e-methanol to make certain products, cut reliance on fossil fuels

The Danish toymaker said it has started using low-carbon fuel to produce over 90 components like steering wheels, connectors and Minifigure hands to reduce its dependency on virgin fossil fuel.

DHL Express puts its faith – and its cash – in Africa’s trade potential

DHL Express has committed €300m in investment across Africa through to 2030, as the logistics group urges UK businesses to diversify supply chains and pursue opportunities in an area expected to become a major global growth engine by 2035.

We’re ‘shouldering cost burden of green transition’, say carriers

Shipping lines claim they are bearing the cost of investments in alternative fuels and lower-emission vessels, as shippers and their freight forwarders remain reluctant to pay more for greener shipping. That is according to speakers at the

JB Hunt riding new pricing cycle – shippers must pay up

Growth alone is not the objective, JB Hunt (JBHT) CEO Shelley Simpson told investors during the Q3 call that took place yesterday after the US market close. Instead: “Sustainable growth – that creates long-term value for our customers, our

Jury hits Wyoming logistics broker with $9.4M fraud verdict

A jury awarded $9.4 million to a medical supply distributor after finding a logistics provider and its managing member liable for fraud involving COVID medical glove purchases. The post Jury hits Wyoming logistics broker with $9.4M fraud ve

Ex-India spot rates and surcharges ease as peak comes to an end

Container lines, sensing a gradual slowdown in Indian westbound volumes, are revisiting their surcharges and penalties, indicating a hot market may be turning decidedly cooler. The liners had been increasingly rolling booking cancellation a

Mammoth Freighters inducts its first 777-200LR at STAECO China facility

Mammoth Freighters has announced the induction of a Boeing 777-200LR aircraft at its MRO partner STAECO’s facility in Qingdao, China. The aircraft, owned by Jetran, represents the first Mammoth 777 freighter conversion to be undertaken at S

Amazon FBA Peak Season "Triple Whammy": Warehouse Overload, Price Hikes, and Throttling—How Can Large-Item Sellers Break Through with Overseas Warehouses?

Amazon UK and Germany peak season delivery fees take effect on October 15; full interpretation of rates, scope of application, and stacking rules

Before stocking up for Black Friday, Amazon sellers should focus on verifying the actual shipping fees per SKU, promotion and advertising budgets, inventory turnover, and restocking arrangements. This article compiles key points for peak-season cost checks to help sellers reassess their Q4 operating budgets based on th

Book profit of 2.4 billion, main business only 200 million left; Shein's first report card after going public

Shein's first interim report after going public shows book net profit more than doubled, but profit from its core business was cut in half, with the doubling almost entirely driven by accounting gains from changes in preferred stock valuation. Orders and customers are still growing, but revenue is flat; the US has stop

USPS geo-based pricing updates effective October 18, 2026

eBay Seller News Team announcements on seller tools, advertising and shipping. First publication comes from each original post, not reply activity, modification or effective dates. Check the original market and account eligibility; this is not a regulator announcement.

First look: J.B. Hunt’s Q3 earnings

Following an earnings warning issued in September, J.B. Hunt Transport Services posted third-quarter results that modestly exceeded lowered analyst expectations. The post First look: J.B. Hunt’s Q3 earnings appeared first on FreightWaves.

Federal DOT grants will fund more than 2,400 parking spots

Federal funding will be used in a variety of states for more than 2,400 new parking spots. The post Federal DOT grants will fund more than 2,400 parking spots appeared first on FreightWaves.

Freight Visibility Gets a Second Set of Eyes

New Descartes MacroPoint ELD+ feature has been rolled out to track a shipment's ELD, trailer GPS, and driver mobile app simultaneously rather than picking a single source. Andrew Wimer, Associate General Manager, Transportation Management a

Is Your Trailer Leasing EXPOSURE Covered?

Freight brokers stepping into trailer leasing face significant new liabilities beyond just arranging transportation. From critical maintenance issues to relying on inadequate insurance, the risks are substantial. Learn why dedicated coverag

Can a Fulfillment Partner Ship Your Supplements? What You Need To Know Before Sending Inventory

Can a fulfillment partner ship your supplements? Learn which ingredients are restricted, what to declare, and how lot and expiration tracking works. The post Can a Fulfillment Partner Ship Your Supplements? What You Need To Know Before Send

Fleetworthy expands Expedited Inspection to five states

Fleetworthy added four states to Expedited Inspection, which hands enforcement a driver’s eRODS file when a truck is selected. A Nevada sergeant puts the savings at about 15 minutes. The post Fleetworthy expands Expedited Inspection to five

Penske Automotive accepts offer, will be bought out

Penske Automotive has chosen to accept the buyout offer from its two corporate owners for what they do not own already. The post Penske Automotive accepts offer, will be bought out appeared first on FreightWaves.

The Physical Logistics Network Is Getting an Intelligence Layer

For most of logistics history, the physical network knew far more about itself than its information systems did. A driver knew a trailer was delayed before the planning system did. A warehouse supervisor could see congestion building at the

5 trends defining consumer electronics supply chains

Fighting the memory supply crisis is front and center, pushing companies to refine planning practices and rethink product mix and logistics tactics, experts say.

Buy shipping labels automatically with Shopify Flow

Merchants can now buy shipping labels with a Shopify Flow action. Set the conditions for which orders qualify, and Flow buys the labels as orders come in. Choose the carrier and service, package type, weight, and ship date to use. You can t

LATAM Cargo embraces VR for warehouse staff training

LATAM Cargo has begun using Virtual Reality (VR) technology to train warehouse personnel at its Miami Airport facility. The airline said that the VR technology enables its teams to “practice, manage, and respond to real-time scenarios withi

Alabama association chief Colson named new head of ATA

Mark Colson of Alabama is the new head of the ATA. The post Alabama association chief Colson named new head of ATA appeared first on FreightWaves.

Unilever puts business results first in factory digital twin rollout

As it expands digital twins to 40 sites worldwide, the consumer goods manufacturer is prioritizing measurable gains, repeatable processes and workforce training.