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Amazon operations review: orders, ads, inventory on the same basis
Separate order, refund, ad, and inventory granularity, then use traceable formulas to calculate ACOS, TACOS, refunds, and coverage days, forming pending actions that do not auto-modify accounts.
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eBay Seller Center
eBay Seller Center covers listing, logistics and ads; features vary by site and account.
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Shopee Chinese cross-border learning center for onboarding, rules, local fulfillment, promotion and finance basics.
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DHL earmarks $450M for Eastern Europe logistics expansion
DHL Group plans to make big logistics investments in Central and Eastern Europe. The post DHL earmarks $450M for Eastern Europe logistics expansion appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/16/2026, 20:39DDP vs DAP Shipping: A Complete Guide for Indian Exporters
A customer in Toronto orders a ₹4,000 kurta set from your website. The parcel reaches Canada on time, but the... The post DDP vs DAP Shipping: A Complete Guide for Indian Exporters appeared first on Shiprocket.
Shiprocket · Published 10/16/2026, 20:28Asia-Europe spot rates on the rise ahead of new FAK hikes
Three months of declining container freight spot rates on the Asia-Europe trades were brought to an end this week when pricing reversed ahead of new FAK price hikes this month. This week’s World Container Index (WCI) from Drewry saw the spo
The Loadstar · Published 10/16/2026, 20:28J.B. Hunt experiences growing pains in Q3
J.B. Hunt Transport Services’ third quarter displayed growth pains and other cost pressures, but management said this was likely a speed bump on the road to recovery. The post J.B. Hunt experiences growing pains in Q3 appeared first on Frei
FreightWaves · Published 10/16/2026, 20:20Lego 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.
Supply Chain Dive · Published 10/16/2026, 19:45DHL 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.
The Loadstar · Published 10/16/2026, 19:33We’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
The Loadstar · Published 10/16/2026, 19:15JB 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
The Loadstar · Published 10/16/2026, 19:10Jury 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
FreightWaves · Published 10/16/2026, 19:00Ex-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
The Loadstar · Published 10/16/2026, 18:45Mammoth 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
Air Cargo News · Published 10/16/2026, 18:27Book 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
雨果跨境 · Published 10/16/2026, 17:45First 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.
FreightWaves · Published 10/16/2026, 05:17Federal 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.
FreightWaves · Published 10/16/2026, 05:00Freight 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
FreightWaves · Published 10/16/2026, 04:54Is 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
FreightWaves · Published 10/16/2026, 04:16Can 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
ShipBob · Published 10/16/2026, 03:50Fleetworthy 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
FreightWaves · Published 10/16/2026, 03:26Penske 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.
FreightWaves · Published 10/16/2026, 02:46The 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
Logistics Viewpoints · Published 10/16/2026, 01:305 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.
Supply Chain Dive · Published 10/16/2026, 00:00LATAM 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
Air Cargo News · Published 10/15/2026, 23:59Alabama 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.
FreightWaves · Published 10/15/2026, 23:42Unilever 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.
Supply Chain Dive · Published 10/15/2026, 23:14
