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(6 articles)South Africa Opens Rail Network to Private Operators by 2027
South Africa is preparing to liberalize its freight rail network by opening infrastructure to private operators beginning in 2027, marking a significant structural shift in the country's transport eco
EU Launches Foreign Subsidies Probe Into JD.com's Ceconomy Bid
The European Commission has initiated a formal in-depth investigation into JD.com's proposed acquisition of CECONOMY AG, citing preliminary concerns that the Chinese e-commerce giant may have received
Amazon's Logistics Expansion Pressures FedEx in Last-Mile Delivery
Amazon's expansion into third-party logistics services represents a structural shift in the parcel delivery market, directly challenging FedEx's core business model. The -9.1% stock decline reflects m
Amazon Expands Supply Chain Services, Pressuring UPS & Rivals
Amazon is aggressively expanding beyond its internal logistics operations into third-party supply chain services, directly competing with established carriers including UPS, FedEx, and DHL. This strat
Amazon Shipping Platform Opens to Rivals, Rattles FedEx
Amazon has strategically expanded its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) shipping infrastructure to offer logistics services to external merchants and businesses—a major pivot that signals the company's conf
Rail Merger Coalition Launches to Block Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal
A newly formed 'Stop the Rail Merger Coalition' has launched a coordinated opposition campaign against the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, two of America's largest freight railr