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Amazon plans to build a 248,687-square-foot sorting warehouse in Georgetown, Texas, according to a July 6 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The facility will sit within Amazon's broader fulfillment network. The site will use robotic systems to bring items to employees for order fulfillment prior to packaging and shipping, an Amazon spokesperson confirmed. It will also include multiple storage areas — including specialty and cold goods — plus office

A new Inspector General audit finds the U.S. Postal Service is flying more mail than intended because minimum volume commitments in its air cargo contract with UPS prevent it from shifting more volume to cheaper surface transportation. To meet contractual minimums and avoid penalties, USPS has supplemented declining package volumes with First-Class and marketing mail — without this, it would have paid an extra $127 million for unused air capacity. The IG says USPS failed to a

FedEx has launched FedEx Life Sciences, a new division offering specialized logistics for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics, clinical trial drugs, and other critical healthcare shipments. It's part of a broader industry shift — also seen at UPS and DHL — away from legacy parcel delivery toward higher-margin, premium segments like healthcare, a market FedEx estimates at $80 billion. The new unit consolidates capabilities across FedEx's parcel and supply chain organiz

Two developments out of Washington are reshaping the compliance and tariff landscape. Here's a quick overview of what's changing and where to focus. New Customs Compliance Rules A June 3 executive order introduces significant changes for importers — foreign and domestic — taking effect within 180 days: • Foreign importers of record must now hold U.S. assets or bonding — shell companies will no longer qualify • Informal entry (Type 11) is eliminated for foreign IORs, a

Two updates from FedEx this week — one about ongoing changes at home, one about a new global partnership. Here's what's happening and what it means for shippers. Network 2.0: Closures Continue Across the U.S. FedEx's multi-year effort to merge its Ground and Express networks into one unified operation is well underway — and the consolidation is visible. The initiative, known as Network 2.0, is on track for full U.S. implementation by end of 2027. • Over 475 stations are

Amazon is continuing to grow its footprint in the freight market — and this latest move puts it in more direct competition with traditional LTL carriers. What Changed Amazon Supply Chain Services announced on June 10 that its LTL freight service is now open to any destination — not just Amazon's own facilities. Shippers can now use Amazon's network to move freight to third-party warehouses, distribution centers, and retail partners nationwide. • Previously, Amazon LTL was