Amazon.com Inc. said it will let merchants sell products they list with the e-commerce giant directly from their own websites, as part of a move to blunt the momentum of fast-growing competitor Shopify Inc.
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Amazon Targets Shopify With New ‘Buy With Prime’ Service
Ports on Both Coasts Set Records in March
Container ports in March were operating at, or near, record levels on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.
SeaPort Manatee on Track for Record Year
PALMETTO, Fla. — SeaPort Manatee appears to be on track to set a record in total cargo, surpassing its high mark of nearly 10.5 million tons set in fiscal 2021.
Latest Apps Promise Fast Service, but Can They Deliver?
Venture capitalists have poured billions into companies in the latest pandemic delivery craze: companies that promise food or toiletries in 30 minutes or less. But experts say they are unprofitable and officials in some cities are complaining about how they operate, saying it’s bad for employees and residents.
Truck Tonnage Rises 3.8% in March
March truck tonnage rose 3.8% compared with year-ago levels, and also posted a first-quarter gain over the same period in 2021, American Trucking Associations reported.
Rising Freight Rates Put Heavy Burden on Grain-Importing Nations
The war in Ukraine will put further pressure on grain-importing countries in Africa and Asia as a reduced number of vessels for delivering cargoes drives up shipping rates, according to the head of the International Chamber of Shipping.
Walmart Will Run Forklifts on ‘Green’ Hydrogen in Plug Power Deal
Plug Power Inc.’s bid to become a major supplier of carbon-free hydrogen just won the backing of one of the company’s oldest customers: Walmart Inc.
J.B. Hunt Reports Jump in Revenue for Q1
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. experienced a 33% increase in revenue year-over-year for the first quarter of 2022, the company reported April 18.
STB Approves Pan Am Railways Merger With CSX
Pan Am Railways, Maine’s largest rail operator, will merge with Jacksonville, Fla.-based CSX Transportation, the fourth-largest rail transportation company in the U.S.
XPO to Open LTL Terminals in California, Georgia
XPO Logistics Inc. will expand its less-than-truckload network with the openings of two terminals, the company announced April 18.
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