Amazon Sellers Guide to Costeffective Ocean Freight

Amazon Sellers Guide to Costeffective Ocean Freight

This article provides a detailed analysis of common ocean freight methods used in Amazon, including FCL, LCL, combined consolidation, break bulk, and refrigerated transport. It also explores release strategies such as telex release, ocean bill of lading, and sea waybill. The aim is to offer professional guidance for Amazon sellers in choosing the optimal ocean freight solutions, helping them optimize cross-border logistics, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. This comprehensive guide empowers sellers to make informed decisions and streamline their shipping processes.

01/07/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Ozon Shifts Focus from Rapid Growth to Strategic Operations

Ozon Shifts Focus from Rapid Growth to Strategic Operations

OZON is moving away from extensive growth to precise operations. Sellers face challenges like strict brand qualification reviews, upgraded advertising optimization, faster logistics, and changes in payment rules. Sustainable development can be achieved by focusing on advantageous product categories, building differentiated brands, accurately targeting advertising, optimizing supply chains, and improving customer service. The deepening Sino-Russian cooperation brings more opportunities to the OZON platform. To succeed, sellers must adapt to these changes and implement detailed strategies for growth and efficiency.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Alixpartners Expert Addresses Freight Logistics Supply Chain Issues

Alixpartners Expert Addresses Freight Logistics Supply Chain Issues

AlixPartners expert Marc Iampieri offers in-depth insights into critical freight logistics issues, including peak season preparedness, consumer delivery expectations, port labor dynamics, interest rate impacts, freight pricing, and tariff policies. With 25 years of experience, Iampieri provides companies with supply chain optimization strategies to address challenges and enhance competitiveness. His insights help businesses navigate complex markets and achieve sustainable growth. He focuses on practical solutions and strategic planning to improve efficiency and resilience in the face of evolving industry trends.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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JB Hunt BNSF GMXT Launch Usmexico Intermodal Service

JB Hunt BNSF GMXT Launch Usmexico Intermodal Service

J.B. Hunt, BNSF, and Grupo México Transportes have launched a US-Mexico intermodal service, connecting three major Mexican markets to the US rail network via the Eagle Pass border crossing. This initiative aims to improve the speed and efficiency of cross-border logistics. The move intensifies competition in the US-Mexico intermodal market, offering shippers more options and facilitating business expansion in the North American market. This collaboration promises streamlined transportation solutions and enhanced connectivity for goods moving between the two countries.

01/07/2026 Logistics
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Trucking Industry Grapples With Green Rules and Rising Costs

Trucking Industry Grapples With Green Rules and Rising Costs

The U.S. EPA's reassessment of the Clean Trucks Plan highlights the tension between environmental protection and cost. While the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach maintain their zero-emission goals, technological feasibility remains a challenge. The logistics industry faces multiple pressures, including market volatility, policy changes, and uneven demand. Balancing environmental concerns, costs, and efficiency is crucial, requiring technological innovation for sustainable development. The industry needs to find solutions that are both environmentally sound and economically viable to navigate the evolving landscape.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Gambia Revenue Authority Adopts New Project Management System

Gambia Revenue Authority Adopts New Project Management System

The Gambia Revenue Authority, with WCO support, developed a project management methodology to improve project efficiency, standardize processes, reduce risks, and optimize resource allocation. This initiative aims to enhance the Authority's ability to effectively manage and deliver projects related to tax reform and revenue collection. By implementing a structured approach, the GRA seeks to improve accountability, transparency, and ultimately, its overall performance in achieving its strategic objectives. The project management framework will also facilitate better coordination and communication among different departments and stakeholders.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Amazon Advertisers Shift from Ineffective Refined Strategies

Amazon Advertisers Shift from Ineffective Refined Strategies

This article delves into the common pitfall of "over-granularity" in Amazon advertising, revealing its negative impacts through case studies. It emphasizes that true precision operation should leverage intelligent tools, such as Youmai Cloud's Advertising GPS feature, to achieve intelligent control of advertising, improve efficiency and accuracy, and ultimately achieve a leap in advertising performance. The article advocates for a balanced approach, using smart technology to refine targeting and bidding strategies for optimal results, rather than relying solely on manual, overly-detailed adjustments.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Shenzhen Scraps Trademark Subsidies Raising Costs for Ecommerce Firms

Shenzhen Scraps Trademark Subsidies Raising Costs for Ecommerce Firms

Shenzhen's cancellation of overseas trademark subsidies presents cost challenges for cross-border e-commerce businesses. Companies should refine budget management, improve trademark registration success rates, pay attention to subsidy policies in other regions, emphasize the long-term value of trademarks, and seek cooperation with professional institutions to address the new situation and enhance competitiveness. This shift requires businesses to adopt a more strategic and proactive approach to trademark management, focusing on efficiency and long-term brand building rather than relying on subsidies.

01/06/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Shopee Cuts Jobs Restructures Amid Economic Challenges

Shopee Cuts Jobs Restructures Amid Economic Challenges

Shopee is facing macroeconomic challenges and implementing cost reduction and efficiency improvement strategies, including salary cuts for executives, adjustments to reimbursement policies, and large-scale layoffs. The layoffs affect multiple business departments, with a compensation package of N+2. This adjustment reflects the challenges facing the e-commerce industry, where companies need to balance growth and profitability while controlling costs and maintaining innovation. The company aims to navigate the current economic downturn and ensure long-term sustainability through these measures.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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AI Assistants Evolve From Chatgpt to Jarvislike Capabilities

AI Assistants Evolve From Chatgpt to Jarvislike Capabilities

This paper explores the evolution from ChatGPT voice interaction to Jarvis-like AI assistants. By analyzing the sci-fi prototype of Jarvis, the technical principles of ChatGPT, and its plugin ecosystem, it elucidates the crucial role of voice interaction in enhancing user experience. The paper also envisions the application prospects of AI assistants in education, entertainment, and work efficiency improvement. Finally, it presents the challenges and opportunities facing future development, highlighting the potential for more personalized and intuitive AI interactions.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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