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(3 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactMay 24, 2026EU Low-Value Package Duty Rules: Logistics Firms Seek Phase-In
Major logistics providers are formally requesting that the European Union implement new duties on low-value packages through a graduated phase-in period rather than an abrupt full implementation. This
Reuters#eu-customs-duty#low-value-package-exemption#ecommerce-logistics
Technology & Innovation
High ImpactMay 18, 2026Autonomous Freight Rail: The Quiet Revolution Reshaping Last-Mile Economics
While the logistics industry remains focused on the perpetually-delayed promise of autonomous trucking, a more transformative development has quietly emerged: Intramotev has become the first company t
The Loadstar#autonomous-rail#freight-technology#intermodal-logistics
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactApr 21, 2026Instant Delivery's Hidden Costs Reshape Logistics Economics
Instant delivery services have become a consumer expectation, yet the article highlights significant hidden costs embedded in same-day or next-day fulfillment models. These costs extend beyond transpo
Google News - Supply Chain#instant-delivery#last-mile-economics#delivery-costs