Digital Freight Forwarding Platforms: Benefits and Challenges (andersenlab.com)

Digital Freight Forwarding emphasizes direct to consumer logistics  Is it right for e-commerce?

Which are more precarious, post-Flexport cuts: 'digital' or 'traditional' forwarders? - The Loadstar

EMTC seeks to provide information and varying perspectives on ecommerce news to keep our members and friends informed.

Postage prices are rising — again — as inflation woes hit the US Postal Service's budget. Here's how much it will cost you. (msn.com)

UPS' drivers union is threatening to strike over 6 key issues (msn.com)

The Teamsters are presenting 6 issues to management. This includes making gig workers actual employees. 

5 Places Where Companies Are Moving Their Supply Chains Outside China (businessinsider.com)

E-buyers should confirm with their vendors the source of the materials and components they procure. Changes in supply chain can impact the country of origin of a final good, even if the final assembly is in the buyer's country.  

IRS Delays $600 Threshold Rule for PayPal, Venmo, CashApp Users (msn.com)

EMTC provides its members with different perspectives on key trade issues that impact e-commerce . 

Rejoice! IRS Delays Challenging 1099-K Reporting Changes Until Next Year (msn.com)

The IRS points out that the delay in issuing 1099Ks at the $600 level does not change the obligation to report all income.   In parallel efforts there are proposals to raise the threshold for issuance of the tax documents. 

Commentary: New IRS requirements raise questions about vow to only expand audits on rich (msn.com)

Government reports have suggested that small businesses and gig workers account for a disproportionate share of the tax gap — the total amount of tax underpayments and nonpayments. Lowering the 1099-K reporting threshold to $600 per year is clearly meant to address that perceived gap.

How Big Tech fought antitrust reform — and won | The Hill

Despite significant lobbying,  this antitrust bill was not included in the 4000+ page Omnibus Package passed by House and Senate to fund the government through Sept 30, 2023. 

Regional court nullifies Kenya-US trade agreements (alptrade.africa)