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The National Competition Commission has requested that Shopee suspend its new fee policies for sellers, according to a report from moit.gov.vn.

New U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries are driving importers to frontload shipments, causing an early peak season in the trans-Pacific trade. This contradicts last year's predictions of a later peak season, as rates surge due to increased demand.

The FreightWaves Today live show on Tuesday covered trailer technology, fuel markets, and increasing spot rate demand. The weekly average diesel fuel price continues to decline.

eBay announced changes to Promoted Stores ads on January 14, 2026, allowing sellers to choose a custom landing page and manually select items for ads. Following seller questions, eBay provided clarifications in a discussion board thread on June 3rd.

Women's intimates brand Thirdlove is expanding its product line by launching nipple covers, as it seeks to fill white spaces within the intimates category. The move is part of the company's strategy to broaden its assortment and offer more options to customers.

A white paper by FreightWaves and Trimble surveys carriers, brokers, shippers, and owner-operators on AI agent adoption in freight. It finds AI moving from experimentation to daily operations, automating tasks and supporting decisions to improve supply chain efficiency.

ArcBest announced a 5.9% general rate increase for LTL services, about six weeks earlier than its 2025 rate bump. This suggests that LTL general rate increases are no longer strictly annual events.

Monika Joshi discusses Amazon Relay's fraud protections, safety rewards program, and preparations for Prime Day, highlighting how these features create a unique value proposition for carriers.

Enforcement agencies across North America have seized millions of dollars worth of counterfeit goods and drugs at various ports. The seizures included counterfeit jewelry, illegal medicines, and narcotics. The operations were conducted by authorities targeting illicit trade.

PepsiCo and Gatik have launched the largest commercial driverless trucking deployment to date, with operations now live across Texas, Arizona and Arkansas.

The benchmark for most fuel surcharges has dropped for five consecutive weeks, leading to a continued decline in retail diesel prices. However, some industry voices express concern about potential future increases.

FedEx pilots have approved a new collective bargaining agreement, ending years of labor unrest and protracted negotiations. The deal was ratified by the pilots' union, marking a resolution to long-standing disputes over pay and working conditions.

India's quick commerce model allows consumers to order goods online and receive them within 30 minutes. Brands can succeed by optimizing for speed, inventory management, and local demand.

Mirakl has partnered with Dogma Alares, a strategy consulting firm based in Istanbul and London, to accelerate ecommerce growth in Turkey. The collaboration aims to support local retailers by offering a suite of marketplace, dropship, retail media, and AI-powered solutions, leveraging Turkey's status as one of Europe's fastest-growing eCommerce markets.

According to new fulfilment data from delivery management platform Scurri during April and May 2026, cost-conscious consumers are not willing to compromise on delivery convenience. Despite lower shipment volumes in several discretionary retail sectors compared to the same period last year, shoppers increasingly expect faster and more reliable delivery when they make a purchase.

A growing number of False Claims Act cases are exposing schemes designed to evade duties on imports, with whistleblowers increasingly targeting tariff evasion. This surge in customs fraud cases highlights efforts to combat illegal practices in international trade.

Despite the Gulf crisis, global container traffic remained unaffected in April, with volumes exceeding last year's levels. Liner operators reported a surge in ocean freight rates, indicating strong demand.

FreightWaves Today's Monday live show covered mergers, large-scale fraud rings, and a mid-June rate pause in the logistics industry.

Freight broker Fura has announced its latest acquisition of a third-party logistics provider, continuing its strategy to consolidate the freight brokerage industry through automation and AI technology.

DHL Express has partnered with digital platform Stasher to offer luggage storage services for travelers in the US, particularly those attending the World Cup. The service provides secure drop points for travelers who are between accommodations or destinations.

Long-time freight market analyst Donald Broughton has died suddenly. The news was reported by FreightWaves.

This guide lists the top 10 ecommerce companies for 2026, with Shopify featured as a leading platform. It provides insights into each company's offerings and market position.

Walmart's COO clarified that the company's use of digital shelf labels is not intended for surge pricing or dynamic pricing, which would charge customers different prices based on timing or personal data. The statement aims to address concerns from shoppers and legislators about potential price fluctuations.

Samsara has settled a trade secret dispute with a former employee who left to join competitor Motive. The settlement resolves the legal conflict between the IoT company and its ex-employee.