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Expeditors air freight up 13% on demand from cloud companies

September growth accelerated to 19% as cloud companies and AI infrastructure suppliers drove demand.

Technology

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Vecna raises $31M as the FCC robot ban shifts buyers

The funding comes as US warehouse and manufacturing operators shift towards domestic robotics amid regulatory changes.

Technology

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Motive raises $1.3B and withdraws its IPO filing

The fleet technology company says fresh funding gives it room to remain private while expanding its AI platform.

Trade

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CBP tightens importer data rules

Importers and customs brokers must ensure CBP Form 5106 details are accurate and up to date.

Fulfillment

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Chewy now ships more than half its orders from automated fulfillment centers

The online pet retailer is filling most of its orders from automated warehouses, six years into a network rebuild it says cuts 18% to 20% from the cost of an order.

Fulfillment

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Sportsman's Warehouse raised its in-stocks to 80% by cutting SKUs

The cut also freed up cash, but two years on, sales in camping and clothing are still falling.

Technology

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Sysco targets $500M of AI cost cuts by fiscal 2029

The food distributor is rerouting 4.5 million weekly truck miles and putting $1 billion of indirect spend out to auction, as it takes on $21 billion of debt for Restaurant Depot.

Freight

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Port of LA prepares for a 5% cargo increase

The West Coast gateway expects volumes to rise as shippers navigate Red Sea and Panama Canal risks

Freight

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Sept becomes this year's peak import month, NRF says

US ports are heading for a late-season surge as retailers keep cargo moving.

Technology

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JD Logistics plans to buy 3M robots in 5 years

The company plans to automate more of its logistics network while retraining workers for technical roles.

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