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Amazon adds 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers, citing rising fuel and logistics costs
Nation/World The 3.5% surcharge is set to go into effect on April 17. WASHINGTON — Amazon is adding a temporary 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers in the U.S. and Canada who use the company's fulfillment services starting April 17. The…
Saudi Railways launches 5 logistics routes to connect Gulf ports to Saudi Arabia
RIYADH — Saudi Railways (SAR) has launched five new logistics routes within the freight sector, establishing a comprehensive logistics network. This network connects ports along the Arabian Gulf with central and northern regions of Saudi…
Viral video shows HK delivery driver 'bowling' parcels to doorstep, sparking online debate
A delivery driver in Hong Kong has become the subject of intense online discussion after security camera footage surfaced showing him repeatedly throwing packages down a hallway in a bowling-style motion, stopping just short of the recipient's…
Global express delivery firms hike fuel surcharges amid Middle East conflict
Oil tankers and ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, on March 11, 2026. Photo: VCG Amid intensifying regional tensions and wild swings in global oil prices, the cost of shipping is on the rise…
LA Officials Secure 'Baywatch' Future In Venice
Despite reports of Fox's Baywatch reboot being pushed out of Venice Beach, local officials are determined to keep production in Los Angeles County. On Friday, LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath met with city officials, production leaders and…
Transport bureau urges airlines to minimize passenger disruption as fuel costs rise
The Transport and Logistics Bureau said it is maintaining close contact with local airlines to understand the industry's operating conditions amid escalating Middle East tensions that have kept aviation fuel prices elevated. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH…
I was laid off from Google last month. I still haven't told my parents - and won't until I find a new job.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jason Zhang, a 25-year-old former Google employee based in Seattle. It's been edited for length and clarity. When Google hired me as a software engineer at 22 years old, it felt like a huge…
Fuel costs heap pressure on print news sector
Soaring fuel costs have put Australia's print newspaper market under pressure, squeezing margins as the industry's three biggest players – Nine Entertainment, News Corp and Australian Community Media – consider hiking prices or adding…
The Masters caddies and salary they earn for competing at Augusta National
Weekly Base Salary: Most caddies receive a flat weekly fee between £1,100 and £2,200 ($1,500 and $3,000) just for showing up. This base pay is intended to cover immediate logistics like travel and food during the tournament week. The…
Live Shopping Used to Like a Gimmick. These Entrepreneurs Turned It Into a Serious Growth Channel
Becoming a QVC -esque live shopping host wasn't exactly the path that New York City-based fashion writer and brand consultant Liana Satenstein envisioned for herself when she launched Neverworns—a fashion content, events, and brand strategy…
Shareholders expected to claw back losses in Brambles class action win
Shareholders in ASX-listed company Brambles could receive millions of dollars in compensation nearly a decade after filing a class action, after the Federal Court found the logistics giant failed to keep investors informed about its true financial…
Brambles faces $100m compensation bill after court defeat
Brambles may need to pay shareholders more than $100 million in compensation after the Federal Court found the logistics group's financial forecasts had been too optimistic, in a judgment handed down more than three years after a class action…
Family-owned Sonoma Valley winery files for Chapter 11 as industry struggles
Robledo Family Winery, a Sonoma Valley producer founded by the children of Mexican vineyard workers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to federal court records. The winery filed its petition Wednesday in U.S. Bankruptcy…
Amazon is adding a 3.5% surcharge on sellers starting April 17. Here's what that could mean for you.
Money The 3.5% surcharge is set to go into effect on April 17. WASHINGTON — Amazon is adding a temporary 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers in the U.S. and Canada who use the company's fulfillment services starting April 17. The company…
Reform, don't trash, NATO
President Donald Trump's frustration with NATO has reached a new peak. The latest rift within the alliance stems from the European response to the U.S. operation in Iran. This response saw Spain deny Washington access to key military bases and…
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