<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A showdown between Amazon.com and state governments is spreading as the online retailer threatens to shutter more plans for distribution centers in disputes over demands that the company collect taxes</p></div>

A showdown between Amazon.com and state governments is spreading as the online retailer threatens to shutter more plans for distribution centers in disputes over demands that the company collect taxes

<div><p>A showdown between Amazon.com and state governments is spreading as the online retailer threatens to shutter more plans for distribution centers in disputes over demands that the company collect taxes on its huge Internet sales. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Amazon this week said it...

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The <i>Journal of Commerce</i> Breakbulk Ship Capacity Indicator fell to its lowest level since the index was launched in February 2025, indicating a decrease in available ship capacity for breakbulk and heavy-lift cargoes.</p></div>

The Journal of Commerce Breakbulk Ship Capacity Indicator fell to its lowest level since the index was launched in February 2025, indicating a decrease in available ship capacity for breakbulk and heavy-lift cargoes.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The largest US less-than-truckload carrier said shipments decreased 1.4% year over year for the four months through September, but it expects to gain business in new verticals. </p></div>

The largest US less-than-truckload carrier said shipments decreased 1.4% year over year for the four months through September, but it expects to gain business in new verticals.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Pacific Maritime Association said talks with ILWU Local 26 will continue with assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. </p></div>

The Pacific Maritime Association said talks with ILWU Local 26 will continue with assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>There are quite distinct tiers within the top 10 container carriers, and it’s not easy — without huge investment or further consolidation — to move between them, writes Jeremy Masters.</p></div>

There are quite distinct tiers within the top 10 container carriers, and it’s not easy — without huge investment or further consolidation — to move between them, writes Jeremy Masters.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The incentive program will run through fiscal 2039-40 and is meant to neutralize China’s inherent competitive advantages as a container production hub, industry sources say.</p></div>

The incentive program will run through fiscal 2039-40 and is meant to neutralize China’s inherent competitive advantages as a container production hub, industry sources say.

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