Cathy Roberson
@cmroberson06
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#Supplychain researcher & writer. Catch me at https://t.co/bSOh6jMLCI, on Logistics Trends & Insights LLC's (LTI) LinkedIn page & the LTI webiste.
Georgia, USA
Joined September 2010
USPS is benefitting from its new air cargo contract but is UPS?
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How price increases are adding up at Shein nice piece from @arriana.
reuters.com
Evidence for the impact of Trump’s trade war has shown up at the popular China-founded online retailer.
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More companies are telling customers not to bother returning unwanted products. Just keep it, they say. What’s the rationale? via @WSJ . Based on a study from Notre Dame. I believe I shared this last month - Worth sharing again. 🙂
news.nd.edu
Returnless returns can increase brand support by fostering goodwill, according to John Costello and Christopher Bechler, assistant professors of marketi...
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"The release of this GAO report marks a truly significant moment for the entire air cargo and logistics industry," said Brandon Fried, executive director of the AfA. @Air_Cargo_News -
aircargonews.net
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has stressed the need for more investment in air cargo infrastructure at airports in the US
US DOT under fire for failure to communicate with air cargo stakeholders .via @theloadstar . GAO - DOT Should Communicate Data Limitations and Identify Stakeholder Challenges
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Roadrunner is opening 100 new lanes added to its proprietary Smart Network and launching new Guaranteed Lanes, expanding to more than 60 lanes nationwide.
prnewswire.com
/PRNewswire/ -- Roadrunner, The Greatest Comeback Story in Transportation's History™, is accelerating its national growth with over one hundred new lanes added...
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US DOT under fire for failure to communicate with air cargo stakeholders .via @theloadstar . GAO - DOT Should Communicate Data Limitations and Identify Stakeholder Challenges
theloadstar.com
US DoT has failed to properly communicate with air cargo industry, and not fully assessed the reliability of data, said the government.
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Amazon doubled the length of its summer Prime Day sale this year to give customers extra time to browse deals and discounts. It came with a downside: Shoppers went to Walmart Inc. instead.
bloomberg.com
Amazon.com Inc. executives doubled the length of their summer Prime Day sale this year to give customers extra time to browse the vast selection of deals and discounts. There was a downside. With...
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US - Mexico border warehousing continues to grow despite tariff uncertainty. Gebruder Weiss expands El Paso operations- DSV breaks ground to expand its Laredo, Texas operations -
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Federal prosecutors are laying the groundwork to criminally charge companies and individuals that try to evade US tariffs
bloomberg.com
Federal prosecutors are laying the groundwork to criminally charge companies and individuals that try to evade US tariffs as President Donald Trump readies a fresh round of levies next week.
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RT @ValueAddedRS: eBay sellers say shipping costs are higher than they should be after July 2025 USPS rate hike - a new irregular packaging….
valueaddedresource.net
eBay sellers say shipping costs are higher than they should be after July 2025 USPS rate hike - a new irregular packaging fee may be too blame.
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The 'what businesses are saying about tariffs' series is moving to the LTI blog where I'll post updates. Stay up to date by subscribing & receiving a weekly email with all updates. To subscribe - To read the latest blog post -
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One of my favorite songs from Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath.
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My latest Substack article - FedEx Parts Ways with Its Chief Digital and Information Officer.
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For some reason a former library colleague who moved to Wisconsin a number of years ago popped into my head this morning. I did a quick search to find that she passed away a couple of weeks ago. She was a strong advocate for libraries and loved her family deeply. 😢.
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BNSF hires Goldman, CSX seeks bankers as Union Pacific sparks rail M&A race, sources say
reuters.com
BNSF Railway has hired Goldman Sachs and CSX Corp is in talks to bring on financial advisers, as rival Union Pacific’s interest in acquiring Norfolk Southern sparked a wave of deal preparations that...
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Interesting read - Trucking's uneasy relationship with new tech.. "Truckers don't need another app. We need stronger protections and bigger paycheques.".
bbc.com
Matching trucks with cargo has become digitised, adding efficiency, but driving down earnings.
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RT @ValueAddedRS: Reverse logistics & returns management company Optoro is shuttering their BULQ marketplace for open box, overstock, retur….
valueaddedresource.net
Optoro is abruptly shuttering their BULQ marketplace for open box, overstock, returned goods & excess inventory liquidation July 28, 2025.
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Today, July 21, the Parkway opened from milepost 305.2, near Beacon Heights and U.S. 221, to milepost 317.5, at U.S. 221 near the Linville Falls community. This is the first Helene recovery project to be completed, and more coming soon!. Read More ⬇️.
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It was an automated email but I don't care. it's nice to be recognized for 5 years as a part-timer with the JOC. Nice and simple, just like this, is how I prefer recognitions. 🙂.
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