The Logistics week,distilled.

Spartan Logistics has acquired Allen Logistics to expand its warehouse network in Ohio.

Vecna Robotics, based in Waltham, Massachusetts, has raised $31 million in new funding to scale its autonomous mobile robot operations and meet growing demand for warehouse automation.

San Francisco-based company Motive secured $1.3 billion in growth financing from General Catalyst, as announced on September 10, 2026.

The German logistics company Geis Group has acquired Krage & Gerloff Logistik.

Tosca, a provider of reusable packaging and pooling solutions, has launched a new traceability service called Asset IQ.

The Port of New York and New Jersey is launching a $39 million zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) voucher program to support sustainable logistics.

Associated British Foods announced that its Primark clothing business will introduce home delivery services in the UK.

Lidl Hungary has opened its largest logistics centre in Kiskunfélegyháza, Hungary, on September 10, 2026.

Primark announced plans to launch a home delivery service in Great Britain, marking a shift in its long-standing retail strategy.

DTN product manager Ben Hershey warns that the current El Niño pattern will likely cause a wetter, more volatile winter across the western United States and central U.S. regions.

FedEx launched a new suite of digital tools called Global Trade Navigator on September 9, 2026, to assist businesses with international shipping, tariff calculations, and customs compliance.

DHL Group has officially opened an expansion of its parcel center in Cologne-Eifeltor, Germany, as of September 2026.

Mexico's heavy-duty vehicle industry experienced a significant rebound in August 2026, with production reaching 16,389 units and exports rising to 14,310 units, according to INEGI.

Container spot freight rates on major east-west trade routes remain stable as of September 11, 2026, with carriers using blanked sailings to manage demand.

The Port of Los Angeles processed 955,907 container units in August 2026, contributing to a record-breaking 2.9 million TEUs handled during the summer quarter.

Brent crude oil prices reached $105.26 per barrel on September 10, 2026, following an escalation in tanker attacks in the Middle East.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol reported a 7.9% sales increase in the U.S. last quarter.

Chinese automaker BYD plans to expand its car-carrier fleet in 2027 to support a target of 2.5 million overseas vehicle sales.

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) reported a positive net income for the third consecutive quarter in its latest financial period ending September 2026.

Descartes Systems Group reported record quarterly financial results for the period ending July 31, 2026, with consolidated revenue reaching $201 million, a 12% year-over-year increase.

Freightos founder Zvi Schreiber has launched a public shareholder campaign to remove chairman Udo Lange and shift the company's strategy back to a 'platform-first' growth model.

Amazon is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit filed in the United States on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

On September 7, 2026, the Employment Appeal Tribunal in the UK ruled in favor of Next regarding basic hourly pay for warehouse workers, overturning a previous 2024 ruling.

On September 4, 2026, District Court Judge Indira Talwani issued a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from implementing a new regulation regarding mail-in ballots for the 2026 election.

Samsung Electronics America has filed a $186 million claim against CMA CGM with the US Federal Maritime Commission, marking the largest such claim in the regulator's history.

Research by ReBound Returns and Advanced Supply Chain involving 150 senior retail leaders in the UK and Europe indicates that 90% of returned items lose value for retailers.

Research by VesselBot analyzed 86,389 voyages by 6,523 container ships during Q2 2026.

Houthi forces and Saudi Arabia are engaged in military strikes near the Bab al-Mandeb strait in Yemen as of September 13, 2026.

The Houthi movement has seized territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait in Yemen as of September 2026.

Yemen's Houthi rebels seized the island of Mayun at the entrance of the Red Sea on Friday, September 11, 2026, following the capture of the port of Mokha.

The Iran-backed Houthi militant group has established effective control over the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint by capturing an island and a coastal town.

On September 10, 2026, Germany reported a failed drone attack on cargo planes at Leipzig-Halle airport, attributing the incident to Russia.

The United States military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island on September 8, 2026, following alleged Iranian missile attacks on a US warship.

On Sunday, September 6, 2026, a Boeing 767-300 freighter operated by 21 Air for Amazon Prime Air overran the runway at Miami International Airport in the United States.

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Five cleaning crew members employed by Professional Ocean Service Corp. were killed on Sunday when an Amazon cargo jet operated by 21 Air struck their van at Miami International Airport.

Nigerian officials and APM Terminals signed a memorandum of understanding during a visit to Denmark in September 2026 to explore the development of a new greenfield container terminal at Badagry.

Natural Grocers and DoorDash have launched a nationwide on-demand delivery partnership in the United States as of September 2026.