eUpdate: How Amazon’s Entry as a National Carrier Will Shake Up Your Transportation Strategy

When the Economy Tanks, Cargo Theft Soars

By Jimmy Roussel

The US economy is facing significant headwinds, and the effects are being felt far beyond spending habits or business investment. Bubbling away under the surface is a growing problem facing the supply chain: cargo theft.

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2026 Shipping Shock Ahead

Your 2026 shipping bill just got bigger — read how surcharges, mid-year adjustments, and dimensional rules are redefining parcel costs. Learn more!

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How Amazon’s Entry as a Carrier Could Shake Up Your Transportation Strategy

By Justin Cramer

In 2014, Amazon entered the small-parcel market in a few select cities, aiming to improve delivery times and reduce costs. Over the next four years, Amazon expanded Amazon Shipping to cover most of the US population, reducing its dependence on former partners, UPS and FedEx. Indeed, they’re shaking up the way shippers see their carrier options.

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