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Logistics News 2026-08-21

How to Handle Overseas Warehouse Returns Cost-Effectively? Duty-Free Return Policy Extended to End of 2027

Duty-free return policy extended to end-2027, cross-customs-district returns open, 9810 refund-on-departure pilot expands — returns in overseas warehouses now have three paths. Three things sellers sh

Logistics News 2026-08-21

US-Canada Tariff Pause: What It Means for North America Freight

Trump paused the 50% tariff on Canadian goods; steel-aluminum may drop to 25%, autos to 15%, Canada lifts dairy and alcohol restrictions. Three impacts on North America freight routes and three action

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Culver’s taps Armada to revamp supply chain, targets expansion

The restaurant chain is pooling slower-moving inventory to up transportation efficiency as its growth plan advances.

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US calls for EU to deliver on trade concessions on sustainability laws

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Logistics News 2026-08-20

China's New AI Customer Service Standard Takes Effect Sept 1: AI and Humans Must Connect — How Freight Forwarders Should Self-Check

China's first national standard for human-AI customer service takes effect September 1, 2026. Freight forwarder AI service pitfalls and a 3-step self-check: test human transfer, review handover record

Logistics News 2026-08-20

Shipping News Roundup August 20: Hormuz Traffic Down 90%, Maersk Says Rates at Limit, MSC Buys 500 Ships — How Freight Forwarders Should Respond

Six major shipping developments on August 20: Hormuz Strait freight volume down 90%, Chinese ships turn back, Maersk says rates at limit, MSC buys 500 ships, SITC 36.9% net margin leads liners, Panama

Logistics News 2026-08-20

How Do Freight Forwarders Find Clients? 6 Channels + 7 Social Media Platforms Compared

Freight forwarder client acquisition channels ranked: referrals, SEO, WeChat ecosystem, exhibitions, cold outreach, paid ads. 7 social platforms compared: WeChat best for forwarders, Zhihu for search

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Amazon to expand drone delivery reach sixfold this year

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Home Depot rolls out express delivery in 3 hours or less across US

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