Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 8, 2026)
· Source: talkinglogistics.com
In short
This edition of 'Above the Fold' covers the launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), which opens Amazon's full logistics portfolio—freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping—to all businesses. The article examines Amazon's long history of logistics expansion and debates whether the new service will disrupt third-party logistics providers, referencing a prediction that 20% of current 3PLs could be out of business by 2030. Additional news highlights include autonomous truck routes, AI acquisitions, trade tariffs, and supply chain technology launches.
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Tags: 3PL, Amazon, logistics, supply chain, autonomous trucks, tariffs