AMAZON EXPANDS LTL SERVICE TO DELIVER TO ANY DESTINATION
Shippers can now use Amazon’s LTL network for deliveries to third‑party warehouses, DCs and retail partners—an expansion of its recently opened end‑to‑end logistics services. ([truckingdive.com](https://www.truckingdive.com/news/amazon-grows-ltl-freight-offerings-for-shippers/822478/))
TRUCKING STOCKS SLIDE AS AMAZON OPENS LTL TO ALL BUSINESSES
Shares of several carriers fell after Amazon’s expanded LTL offering stoked competitive concerns across the transportation sector. ([ca.finance.yahoo.com](https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/trucking-stocks-slide-amazon-expands-150208790.html?utm_source=openai))
ANALYSTS: AMAZON’S LTL PUSH UNLIKELY TO DISRUPT INCUMBENTS—FOR NOW
Industry analysts say Amazon’s asset‑light, limited‑terminal model suggests only a modest near‑term impact on LTL leaders, even as the company scales. ([freightwaves.com](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/analysts-say-amazon-wont-shake-ltl-market-yet))
NMFTA DEBUTS THREAT-REPORTING PORTAL TO FIGHT FREIGHT FRAUD, CYBERCRIME
The free tool enables anonymous incident sharing across carriers and logistics firms, complementing recent federal anti‑fraud efforts and FBI advisories. ([truckingdive.com](https://www.truckingdive.com/news/nmfta-launches-threat-reporting-portal/822068/))
BROKERS ASK FMCSA FOR ‘APPROVED CARRIER’ GUIDANCE AFTER SUPREME COURT RULING
TIA urged FMCSA to clarify safe‑carrier vetting standards post‑Montgomery, warning of heightened negligent‑hiring exposure for intermediaries. ([freightwaves.com](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tia-asking-fmcsa-for-guidance-on-approved-carriers-post-montgomery))
UPS MEETS DEADLINE TO RETROFIT 2,000 DELIVERY VANS WITH AIR CONDITIONING
The Teamsters say UPS hit its June 1 milestone and is piloting cooled‑air ducting to cargo areas, with further retrofits slated through 2027 under the contract. ([freightwaves.com](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ups-meets-deadline-for-retrofitting-delivery-vans-with-air-conditioning))
PORT OF LONG BEACH AWARDS $54M IN SMALL‑BUSINESS CONTRACTS
The nation’s second‑busiest container port said the materials and services awards strengthen local participation in critical infrastructure and operations. ([freightwaves.com](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/long-beach-awards-54m-in-small-business-contracts))
AG RETAILERS FLAG RATE, SERVICE RISKS IN PROPOSED UP–NS RAIL MERGER
Stakeholders warned regulators the transcontinental deal could raise costs and degrade service, with implications for truck‑rail intermodal flows. ([freightwaves.com](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/rate-service-issues-flagged-by-ag-retailers-in-union-pacific-norfolk-southern-rail-merger))
U.S. OKS $5B OFFSHORE LNG EXPORT PLATFORM; ORGANIZED CARGO FRAUD UP 30% IN Q1
MARAD/DOE approved Delfin Midstream’s offshore LNG project, as experts on FreightWaves Today highlighted a sharp year‑over‑year rise in coordinated thefts targeting freight. ([freightwaves.com](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-today-u-s-approves-5b-offshore-lng-export-platform))
WORLD CUP TRAFFIC RANKINGS FLAG HOTSPOTS FOR FREIGHT AROUND STADIUMS
Geotab’s analysis ranks all 16 North American host cities on congestion, idle time, safety and resilience; fleets are urged to plan routes around match days. ([fleetowner.com](https://www.fleetowner.com/operations/article/55383111/world-cup-traffic-ranking-the-congestion-potential-at-all-16-host-stadiums))
NEW YORK TRUCKING GROUP LAUNCHES WORLD CUP FREIGHT RESOURCE HUB
Ahead of heavy congestion, TANY rolled out a centralized hub for closures, restricted zones and driver training; MetLife Stadium hosts its first match June 13 and the final July 19. ([ccjdigital.com](https://www.ccjdigital.com/business/article/15827107/new-york-prepping-motor-carriers-for-world-cup-soccer))
RELAY PAYMENTS PARTNERS WITH PLATFORM SCIENCE FOR IN‑CAB PAYMENTS ACCESS
The integration makes Relay’s services available within Platform Science’s connected‑vehicle ecosystem, expanding payment options for fleets. ([freightwaves.com](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/relay-payments-snags-its-latest-partner-platform-science))
BROAD RAIL TRAFFIC GAINS SIGNAL IMPROVING FREIGHT BACKDROP, INTERMODAL MOMENTUM
AAR data discussed on FreightWaves Today show carloads up 2.5% and intermodal up 8% YoY (4‑week avg), pointing to a strengthening industrial economy. ([freightwaves.com](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-today-broad-rail-traffic-gains-show-growing-industrial-economy?utm_source=openai))
ITS LOGISTICS: JUNE OUTLOOK FLAGS DRAYAGE/INTERMODAL PRICE PRESSURES
The firm’s June index cites elevated TL pricing and warns downstream surcharges could hit drayage and intermodal as peak season builds. ([streetinsider.com](https://www.streetinsider.com/Globe%2BNewswire/ITS%2BLogistics%2BJune%2BPortRail%2BRamp%2BFreight%2BIndex%3A%2BDrayage%2Band%2BIntermodal%2BMarkets%2BBrace%2Bfor%2BDownstream%2BPrice%2BSurges/26633623.html?utm_source=openai))
EINRIDE BEGINS TRADING ON NASDAQ AFTER DE‑SPAC, EYES ELECTRIC/AUTONOMOUS SCALE‑UP
The Swedish freight tech firm said public listing will support growth in electric trucks and cabless autonomous operations across U.S. lanes. ([freightwaves.com](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/einride-nasdaq-de-spac))
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