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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 cross-border learning
Shopee Chinese cross-border learning center for onboarding, rules, local fulfillment, promotion and finance basics.
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Freight Market Alert: Why October’s Tender Rejections Hit 14% Unexpectedly
The SONAR Truckload Rejection Index is skyrocketing, hitting an unexpected 14% in October – a significant development outside normal seasonal patterns. This isn’t driven by a demand spike, but rather by persistent market imbalance and insuf
FreightWaves · Published 10/15/2026, 02:57Volvo takes aim at vocational trucks with 540-hp VNX launch
The VNX shares a platform with the VNL and VNR, the product of a $3 billion investment, and gets a 540-horsepower D13 rated to EPA 2027 standards with 630 braking horsepower The post Volvo takes aim at vocational trucks with 540-hp VNX laun
FreightWaves · Published 10/15/2026, 01:30Freight broker alleges customer theft, kickbacks in lawsuit against rival
Edge Logistics has sued Freight Tec Management Group and four former employees, alleging a coordinated scheme to divert customers, misuse confidential information and pay kickbacks funded by inflated freight charges. The post Freight broker
FreightWaves · Published 10/15/2026, 01:09Rhenus opens Dubai Humanitarian hub office
Rhenus has opened an emergency aid and relief logistics office within the Dubai Humanitarian hub to manage air, ocean and road freight aid operations. The office was inaugurated on 14 October and follows the launch of Rhenus’ humanitarian l
Air Cargo News · Published 10/14/2026, 23:47Can Real-Time Voice Translation Improve Warehouse Productivity and Employee Engagement?
Labor shortages remain one of the most persistent challenges facing warehouse operators. Yet an often-overlooked issue sits beneath the labor discussion: communication. Modern distribution centers frequently employ associates who speak a va
Logistics Viewpoints · Published 10/14/2026, 23:21Supply Chain Risk Management Is Moving From Alert Generation to Operational Response
Supply-chain risk management is moving from signal accumulation to consequence management. More alerts are not an advantage if the enterprise cannot map them to actual products, suppliers, sites, lanes, inventory, customers, or revenue. The
Logistics Viewpoints · Published 10/14/2026, 22:00Is UPS parcel pivot a strategic winner or a ‘Trojan horse’?
UPS is focusing on premium service over parcel volume with a potential Teamsters union strike on the horizon. The post Is UPS parcel pivot a strategic winner or a ‘Trojan horse’? appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 21:23Nebraska deputies recover $250K stolen copper load 50 miles past Iowa destination
Investigators found missing load-security measures, conflicting carrier information and two identification cards after stopping the truck near Lincoln. The post Nebraska deputies recover $250K stolen copper load 50 miles past Iowa destinati
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 21:20LTL rates hit new high in Q3, moving higher in Q4
According to AFS Logistics and TD Cowen, record third-quarter less-than-truckload rates are projected to rise even higher by the end of the year. The post LTL rates hit new high in Q3, moving higher in Q4 appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 21:20Attacks disrupt Saudi air cargo; China-Europe air rates slump – October 13, 2026 Update
Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Air rates – Freightos Air Index Analysis Multiple Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport since late last week mark another serious escalation of the Saudi – Houthi conf
Freightos · Published 10/14/2026, 21:03Parcel shipping costs approach record high as extra charges stack up
FedEx and UPS have turned surcharges into a profit center rather than a pass-through mechanism for unforeseen costs. The post Parcel shipping costs approach record high as extra charges stack up appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 20:33Pilot, Tesla open first Megacharger site, 12 more underway
Pilot Travel Centers and Tesla have opened their first Megacharger site for heavy-duty electric trucks, Pilot said Oct. 8. The site, at a Pilot travel center in Ellabell, Ga., has six charging stalls. Twelve more heavy-duty sites are under
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 19:30Mapping the 2026 Warehouse Management Systems Market
Mapping the 2026 Warehouse Management Systems Market is less useful as a league table than as a structured way to understand why providers that share a market label can behave very differently. The post Mapping the 2026 Warehouse Management
Logistics Viewpoints · Published 10/14/2026, 19:00New chief for DP World Americas
DP World has appointed Morten Johansen as chief executive officer of its Americas region, placing a longtime ports and logistics executive in charge of the company’s operations across North America, South America, and the Caribbean. Johanse
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 18:26Philadelphia ports sets $837 million expansion, first new berth in 50 years
Public-private investment of nearly $1 billion will support PhilaPort’s largest-ever expansion. The post Philadelphia ports sets $837 million expansion, first new berth in 50 years appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 18:05175-2026: Improving cost recovery for diagnostic activities
14 October 2026 Who does this notice affect? Stakeholders including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders and biosecurity industry participants (approved arrangement and compliance agreement holders), vessel masters and shipping ag
澳大利亚农业部 · 进口行业通知 · Published 10/14/2026, 06:21Despite new record, Port of LA chief warns of tariff-driven planning risk
After the busiest month in its 118-year history, tariffs and sourcing shifts roil the trans-Pacific trade lane. The post Despite new record, Port of LA chief warns of tariff-driven planning risk appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 03:3025,000 Drivers Lost: US-Mexico Border Crisis Explained
Cross-border freight capacity is facing unprecedented challenges. With 25,000 Mexican driver visas revoked, and significant tender rejections at both the US-Mexico and US-Canada borders, rates are skyrocketing. Learn why these constraints a
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 02:42Canada Tariffs Are Changing Freight Strategy Fast
Canada-US trade tension is forcing fast changes in cross-border logistics. James Edge breaks down how importers, exporters and retailers are handling tariffs, shifting demand and new data requirements. In this FreightWaves conversation, Edg
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 02:41Diesel Prices Surge 20 Cents: Why the Fuel Market is in Crisis
Diesel prices just jumped 20 cents in a few hours, and experts warn we’re “running out of bullets” as inventories dwindle. We dive into the latest fuel market data, the impact of red-dyed diesel policies, and how geopolitical events are cre
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 02:40Mexico truck exports soar 145% as US demand accelerates
Mexico's heavy-duty vehicle exports surged 144.6% in September, driven in part by U.S. demand ahead of new emissions requirements. The post Mexico truck exports soar 145% as US demand accelerates appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 01:49How National Debt Affects Freight Costs and Financing
U.S. debt topped $40 trillion and interest now exceeds $1 trillion a year. Here’s how rising borrowing costs hit truck financing, carriers and warehouses. The post How National Debt Affects Freight Costs and Financing appeared first on Frei
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 01:46SONAR Pricing Power Index Slips to 70 as Intermodal Contract Rates Fall
The SONAR Pricing Power Index fell to 70 this week as intermodal contract rates and ocean bookings softened. Truckload rejections held near 13.9%. The post SONAR Pricing Power Index Slips to 70 as Intermodal Contract Rates Fall appeared fir
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 01:34CCT Auto Trans expands car haul coverage map in Livingston VTS deal
Car hauler CCT Auto Trans announced it has acquired industry peer Livingston Vehicle Transportation Services. The post CCT Auto Trans expands car haul coverage map in Livingston VTS deal appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/14/2026, 00:50
