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News 2026-08-19

Amazon preps 1M-square-foot distribution center in Connecticut

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News 2026-08-19

Panama Canal continues draft restrictions, ocean carriers up fees

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Logistics News 2026-08-18

China's Exports Are Quietly Changing: Finished Goods Down, Components Up

In the first half of 2026, export value of traditional consumer goods (ten categories including furniture, clothing, and footwear) fell by USD 10.3 billion — yet export volume actually grew 5.1%. What

Logistics News 2026-08-18

25,000 Accounts Banned: 6 Checks Before Choosing an AI Service Provider

In early August, AI platforms including Doubao and DeepSeek, together with Baidu and Sogou search engines, launched synchronized governance actions; about 25,000 accounts and sites were restricted, ba

Logistics News 2026-08-18

Customers Are Asking AI to Choose a Freight Forwarder: How Do You Get into AI's Answers?

Customers asking AI to find suppliers is becoming a habit. Whether your company gets recommended decides whether the next batch of customers even sees you. For the same question, four AI platforms rec

Logistics News 2026-08-18

How Freight Forwarders Should Put AI to Work: What AI Is Good At and What It Isn't

What AI can do and what you think AI can do are two different things. Those expecting AI to invent new plays are disappointed; those expecting AI to calculate complex accounts are already winning. AI'

Logistics News 2026-08-18

Same AI, Different Results for Freight Forwarders: What Are You Feeding It?

Model capabilities are becoming commoditized — every company can use the same strongest model, yet the business value produced is completely different. The gap isn't the model; it's business context:

Logistics News 2026-08-18

Freight Forwarder Marketing Teams Are Shrinking: 47% of B2B Companies Cut Marketing Roles. How Do the Rest Survive?

47% of B2B companies have cut marketing positions — not by layoffs, but by "not backfilling": when someone leaves, the role simply disappears. Nearly 40% of companies reduced marketing headcount, yet

Logistics News 2026-08-17

5 International Logistics Updates Forwarders Must Watch This Week (Aug 2026)

US West volume strong, India lanes gain capacity, DHL expands in South China, ocean rates may soften, drones still early. Five actions: lock US space, re-quote India, retain e-commerce clients, avoid

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