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world1 day ago•3 min saved

Ukraine’s tri-zone drone blitz targets southern Russian logistics

Ukraine is waging a three-layer drone campaign against Russian logistics in occupied southern Ukraine, with long-range FPV drones and AI-assisted models reaching up to 200 km to strike depots and fuel sites, mid-range drones patrolling the M-14 and H-20 highways to disrupt convoys, and short-range drones near the gray zone hitting trucks and rear-area targets. Strikes on munitions and fuel more than doubled from February to March, correlating with reduced Russian artillery use and slower reinforcements along a 1,200-km front, while the operation relies on mass-produced drones and Starlink-linked comms with mesh backups and inertial navigation when links fail. Russia could respond by bolstering air defenses near highways, a shift that would still count as a Ukrainian success in constraining logistics.

via Euromaidan Press|

#drones #logistics #russia

world3 days ago•16 min saved

Ukraine’s Defenses Stall Moscow as Logistics Strain Mounts Across Occupied Ukraine

Western officials say Ukraine is hindering Russian advances while Moscow appears committed to its original war aims, with some Kremlin elites even calling the war a “dead end” though Putin seeks to finish Donetsk and Luhansk by end-2026. Kyiv’s mid-range strikes are disrupting Russian transport arteries and logistics in occupied Ukraine, notably along the M-14 (R-280) corridor, and a decree restricting freight movement signals mounting pressure on Russian supply lines. Ukraine also intensified long-range strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, while Russian drone and air campaigns continue to bombard Ukrainian rear areas. On the ground, Ukrainian forces reported gains and continued pressure in Sumy, Kharkiv, Slovyansk, Pokrovsk, and western Zaporizhia, while Russia conducted limited offensives in Donetsk and Kherson directions. Belarus is expanding military infrastructure while Lukashenko insists there is no attack planned. ISW notes Russia uses cognitive warfare to portray advances, even as fronts stabilize and logistics strain grows, with heavy casualties on both sides and continued high operational tempo in 2026.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#belarus #logistics #military-analysis

world4 days ago•38 min saved

Martian Drones Upset Russian Logistics, Sparking Despair

A Forbes piece reports that inexpensive, agile drones nicknamed 'Martian' are repeatedly striking Russian truck convoys, undermining morale and exposing vulnerabilities in Moscow’s logistics and air defenses as Ukraine leverages drone warfare to disrupt Russia’s supply chains.

via Forbes|

#drone-warfare #drones #logistics

law12 days ago•1 min saved

Supreme Court lets driver sue freight broker in major trucking crash

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously allowed Shawn Montgomery to sue CH Robinson, a major freight broker, for liability in a 2017 semi-truck crash that cost him part of his leg, a decision that could expand broker accountability and push for stronger trucking-safety practices across the industry.

via The Guardian|

#law #liability #logistics

business14 days ago•2 min saved

First Tariff Refund Wave Hits Banks After Supreme Court Ruling

After the Supreme Court struck down parts of Trump-era tariffs, the first tariff refunds began arriving, with Oshkosh and Basic Fun confirming payments. The refunds cover entries finalized in the past 80 days, and CBP projects about $35.46 billion for 8.3 million shipments, though the process could take months. Trump criticized the refunds, saying he will fight paying them back; logistics firms like UPS, FedEx and DHL will file refunds on behalf of customers to support cash flow and reinvestment.

via CNBC|

#business #cbp #logistics

business14 days ago•3 min saved

Amazon rolls out 30-minute deliveries in dozens of U.S. cities

Amazon is expanding its ultra-fast 30-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, to dozens of U.S. cities, using small dark-store micro-fulfillment centers and on-demand Flex drivers to offer 24/7 delivery. Prime members pay $3.99 plus $1.99 for orders under $15; non-Prime customers pay $13.99 plus $3.99 for orders under $15. The program, already piloting in a handful of cities, is expanding to places like Austin, Denver, Minneapolis, Phoenix and more, with the goal of reaching tens of millions of customers by year-end and intensifying competition with other quick-delivery apps.

via CNBC|

#amazon #business #delivery

business20 days ago•19 min saved

Amazon’s Long Game: Building Logistics Moats, Private Chips, and AI Backbone

Ben Thompson argues Amazon is turning its logistics and hardware bets into a durable competitive advantage: the new Amazon Supply Chain Services packages its freight offerings for third parties, expanding the moat beyond e‑commerce; AWS is moving from pure IaaS to a platform/PaaS model, aided by in‑house chips (Graviton, Trainium) and disaggregated networking. Thompson notes AI workloads favor Amazon’s architecture for inference and agentic tasks, while Nvidia’s GPU dominance may push Amazon to rely more on its own silicon. Big bets like Leo satellites and drone delivery fit a pattern of immense upfront investment to monetize over decades, leveraging a trusted physical-distribution backbone to outlast rivals.

via Stratechery by Ben Thompson|

#ai #amazon #aws

business21 days ago•6 min saved

Hyundai’s 900-Vehicle Test Pushes Mexico’s Tehuantepec Corridor as a Panama Canal Alternative

Hyundai and Hyundai Glovis demonstrated the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec by moving 900 vehicles from South Korea to Brunswick, Georgia in about 72 hours: rail from Salina Cruz to Coatzacoalcos (Line Z) followed by a second ocean leg, illustrating a fast, multi-modal route that could reduce reliance on the Panama Canal amid climate-driven water constraints. The corridor—with Lines Z, FA, and K—is expanding, but full capacity isn’t expected until mid-2026, and the project faces Indigenous land-use concerns and a safety incident in 2025.

via Indian Defence Review|

#business #hyundai #interoceanic-corridor

tech21 days ago•36 min saved

Amazon bills ASCS as a third‑party logistics platform using its shipping empire

Amazon is expanding its logistics footprint by offering its massive shipping and fulfillment network to other companies through Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS). The service lets businesses store inventory in Amazon’s global fulfillment centers and ship via its fleet of trucks, aircraft, and delivery vehicles, competing with DHL, UPS, and FedEx. The move aims to replicate AWS-style cost efficiency and reliability for external customers, with early adopters including Procter & Gamble, 3M, Lands’ End, and American Eagle Outfitters.

via The Verge|

#amazon #fulfillment #logistics

business22 days ago•1 min saved

Amazon Opens Logistics Network to Outsiders, Sending UPS and FedEx Shares Lower

Amazon announced a new service, Amazon Supply Chain Services, letting external companies use its logistics network, sending UPS and FedEx shares down about 10% as Amazon positions itself as a major logistics rival. The program already has sign-ups from retailers like Procter & Gamble, 3M, Lands’ End and American Eagle Outfitters, leveraging Amazon’s fleet of cargo planes and warehouses to expand services beyond e-commerce.

via CNBC|

#amazon #business #fedex

retail22 days ago•21 min saved

Amazon opens its supply chain network to any business with ASCS

Amazon announces Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), opening its freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping capabilities to businesses of all types and sizes, not just Amazon sellers, and offering a centralized console to sign up. Early adopters such as Procter & Gamble, 3M, Lands’ End, and American Eagle Outfitters illustrate ASCS’s reach across healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, and retail, aiming to deliver Amazon-scale cost efficiency, reliability, and speed across multiple channels through end-to-end logistics and a unified inventory approach.

via About Amazon|

#amazon #fulfillment-by-amazon #logistics

world23 days ago•3 min saved

Autonomous AI Drones Hit Russian Supply Vans, Slowing the Spring Offensive

Ukraine's autonomous AI-powered drones are targeting Russian buhanka supply vans deep in the rear logistics zone, starving front-line regiments of troops and equipment and contributing to the stall of Russia's spring 2026 offensive, as analysts say Ukrainian counterlogistics are weakening Russian attempts to reach the front.

via Euromaidan Press|

#ai #drones #logistics

technology25 days ago•12 min saved

Valve Signals Steam Machine Revival as US Warehouses Stock Up

Tech insider Brad Lynch says Valve is stocking US distribution centers with “Game Consoles” in anticipation of an imminent Steam Machine launch, potentially pointing to Steam Deck logistics and echoing the pre-launch pacing seen with the Steam Controller.

via TechPowerUp|

#logistics #steam-deck #steam-machine

science29 days ago•3 min saved

Asteroid Metals Could Power a Self-Sufficient Mars Colony

A Swiss EPFL study models an in-space mining-and-delivery network that would use metals from M-type asteroids to build and maintain a Mars colony, and even manufacture rocket propellant from carbonaceous asteroids in space to cut the need for return-fuel from Earth; success hinges on selecting targets with the lowest energy costs to reach and return, showing a viable path for a space-based supply chain.

via Universe Today|

#asteroids #logistics #mars

business1 month ago•15 min saved

Panama Canal crossing fees skyrocket as Hormuz chokehold tightens global shipping

With the Strait of Hormuz under a chokehold, some shippers are paying as much as $4 million to expedite Panama Canal crossings, underscoring how chokepoints are inflating global logistics costs.

via AP News|

#business #logistics #panama-canal