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Amazon and Mercado Libre have been criticized for practices that restrict seller mobility in Mexico, potentially hindering competition and market access for online merchants.

Shipowners face a crisis in sustaining a workforce of 2 million crew members for the global commercial fleet, similar to challenges in trucking and railroads with an aging workforce and talent shortages.

S&P maintained RXO's debt rating at its current level, while also keeping its negative outlook. This decision comes despite signs of growing strength in the freight market.

The Trump administration announced a program to pre-screen import containers and streamline supply chain connections, aiming to speed up the process and save money.

The Port of Los Angeles approved a $3.4 billion budget for fiscal 2026-2027, despite forecasting a 7% decline in container volumes to 9.3 million TEUs. The port, together with the Port of Long Beach, forms the busiest container gateway in the United States.

Mexico remained the top US trading partner in April, extending its lead over Canada amid tariffs and uncertainty over the USMCA's future. This comes as former President Trump raised doubts about renewing the trade agreement.

Agricultural retailers are concerned that the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads would lead to higher freight rates and reduced service quality. They warn that the transcontinental merger could negatively impact their operations and the broader agricultural supply chain.

Canada Post announced plans to end door-to-door delivery for approximately 620,000 addresses by 2027, transitioning nearly 500,000 more people to centralized community mailboxes due to the high cost of home delivery. The decision aims to reduce expenses as the postal service faces financial challenges.

A report indicates that TikTok Shop's sales are highly concentrated among top sellers, with 1% of sellers accounting for 60% of sales, making it more top-heavy than Amazon. This suggests a significant disparity in seller performance on the platform.

The logistics industry is undergoing structural change driven by rapid advances in artificial intelligence and evolving regulations. This was the focus of a recent discussion between Chris Roe, Managing Director of Amazon Freight for UK and EU, and LinkedIn's Head Economist.

The transportation industry is shifting from a trust-based model to one requiring more verification due to increasing freight fraud. Companies must now balance speed and security as fraud becomes more organized, forcing a reevaluation of how freight moves through operations.

B&Q Marketplace is expanding its product categories with the launch of Cameras and Wearable Tech, aiming to become a comprehensive home marketplace. This growth comes despite a late spring and constrained consumer spending, with the marketplace reporting strong GMV results.

TikTok Shop US has canceled the deadline for its logistics policy change, as reported by channelx.world. The decision affects sellers and logistics partners who were preparing for the update.

The U.S. approved Delfin Midstream's $5 billion offshore LNG export platform. The FreightWaves Today show also covered Amazon's LTL realities and rising cargo fraud.

Amazon opened its less-than-truckload (LTL) network to all businesses, but market reaction was muted. The article suggests that the fastest way for Amazon to add a premium expedited tier to its LTL network is to acquire Forward Air, a carrier already built for that purpose and currently on the auction block.

On TikTok Shop, a small fraction of sellers account for the majority of gross merchandise value (GMV). Specifically, just 1% of sellers drive 60% of the platform's total GMV, highlighting a highly concentrated seller ecosystem.

The Port of Long Beach, the largest container port in the U.S., awarded $54.4 million in contracts for materials and services to small businesses through a targeted program.

A trailer full of fireworks caught fire and detonated on I-75 near Chattanooga on June 6, with the driver lacking a hazmat endorsement, placards, and shipping papers. The incident highlights safety concerns in the transportation of fireworks for the Fourth of July.

Federal safety regulations focus on the truck rather than the driver, allowing some screening requirements to be bypassed based on weight, seating, or license class. Inspection data reveals insights into who typically drives delivery trucks, highlighting a gap in driver oversight.

The Jones Act, which protects U.S.-flag shipping, has been temporarily suspended. A conservative political action network backed by billionaire Charles Koch is now advocating for the law's permanent repeal.

Truckload carriers at an investor conference this week presented arguments for a sustained rate recovery, suggesting a multiyear upcycle in pricing.

The Transportation Intermediaries Association is requesting that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration provide clearer guidance on defining safe carriers following the Montgomery ruling.

Einride started trading on Nasdaq after completing its de-SPAC process. The company is expanding its fleet of electric trucks and cabless autonomous vehicles.