Amazon is responsible under federal safety law for hazardous products sold on its platform by third-party sellers and shipped by the company, a U.S. government agency ordered July 30.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Amazon Prime Day Drives Online Sales Up 11% to $14.2 Billion
U.S. shoppers spent $14.2 billion online during Amazon.com Inc.’s 48-hour Prime Day sale, up 11% from a year ago and in line with estimates, according to Adobe Inc.
July 18, 2024Amazon Prime Day Sales Rise 13% in First Six Hours of Event
Amazon’s Prime Day sales rose about 13% in the first six hours of the event compared with the same period last year, according to Momentum Commerce.
July 16, 2024Amazon Says Its Carbon Emissions Fell in 2023
Amazon.com Inc. says its carbon emissions fell for a second straight year in 2023 as the company cut spending on new warehouses and cloud-computing data centers.
July 10, 2024Amazon Plans Discount Web Store to Counter Upstarts
Amazon.com Inc. plans to launch an online storefront for low-priced apparel and home goods, the company’s biggest move to date to counter the rise of discount upstarts like Temu and Shein.
June 26, 2024Amazon Is Shifting to Recycled Paper Filling for Packages
Amazon is shifting from the plastic air pillows used for packaging in North America to recycled paper because it’s more environmentally sound, and it says paper just works better.
June 20, 2024Efficient Use of Space Is Key in Weak Freight Market: Study
Over-the-road carriers waiting for an upturn in the freight cycle must make the most efficient use of their trucks’ space to best ride out ongoing market weakness, according to CSCMP.
June 18, 2024Thousands of Drivers File Arbitration Claims Against Amazon
NEW YORK — Thousands of delivery drivers filed legal claims against Amazon on June 11, alleging the company’s classification of them as independent contractors has led to unpaid wages.
June 11, 2024Private Fleets Pursuing Emissions Goals More Aggressively
Across all areas of the economy, shippers are facing increasing pressure to make their operations more sustainable and to meet environmental, sustainability and governance targets.
June 11, 2024Walmart Expects E-Commerce Profits Within Two Years
Walmart Inc. said it expects to generate profits in its U.S. e-commerce business within the next two years.
June 7, 2024