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UPS Withholds Outlook on Market Upheaval After Mixed Quarter

UPS has struggled to get a handle on volatility in the market, underscoring the challenges for the courier’s effort to reconfigure its network and revitalize its business.

July 29, 2025
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CK Hutchison Seeks Chinese Investor on Panama Ports Deal

A Hong Kong conglomerate that had agreed to sell its two ports at the Panama Canal said it may seek a Chinese investor to join a consortium of buyers, which could bring more U.S. scrutiny to the deal.

July 28, 2025
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Amazon Gave Prime Shoppers More Time — Walmart Gained Sales

Amazon still dominates the $1.3 trillion e-commerce market in the U.S., capturing about 40 cents of every dollar spent online, and Walmart’s online metrics are growing from a smaller base.

July 24, 2025
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Miami Is Hot on Cold Storage to Boost Cargo Capacity

Miami International Airport is boosting cargo capacity by as much as 50% with a new cold storage complex that broke ground July 21.

July 22, 2025
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Amazon Emissions Climb 6% in 2024 on Data Centers, Fuel Use

Amazon.com's carbon emissions rose for the first time in three years in 2024, driven by data center construction and fuel consumption by its delivery providers.

July 16, 2025
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New FedEx Hub in Detroit Moves 12,000 Packages an Hour

FedEx recently opened a new facility on a sprawling piece of land at Detroit Metro Airport, loading it with new technology that helps move 12,000 packages an hour faster and more efficiently. 

July 10, 2025
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Port of Vancouver to Add 70% Capacity in Asia Trade Push

The Port of Vancouver kicked off the search for a company to build a new wharf to handle 70% more cargo, as the country looks for ways reduce economic reliance on the U.S.

July 10, 2025
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Amazon's Seller Pricing Limits Face Canadian Review

Canada’s competition watchdog secured a court order to help its investigation into whether Amazon is abusing its dominant retail position in the market.

July 8, 2025
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Some Sellers Sit Out Amazon Prime Day Over Tariffs

Amazon’s Prime Day is slamming into President Donald Trump’s trade war, with ever-shifting tariffs prompting some brands to sit out the sale and some shoppers hinting they plan to pull back.

July 8, 2025
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Nike Likely to Hike Prices More After Vietnam Tariff Deal

Nike will face pressure to raise prices higher than expected after the U.S. and Vietnam reportedly reached a new trade agreement that boosts tariffs, according to an analyst.

July 3, 2025