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profitability
Logistics Your Freight Funnel Is Leaking Margin: What Your Reports Won't Show
Most fleets focus on speed over structure, leading to hidden margin leaks that standard reports miss. This article outlines the four points where the freight funnel breaks down and introduces upcoming F3 events addressing compliance and technology.
Logistics UPS shift away from Amazon shows bigger payoff
UPS completed its phase-out of low-margin Amazon business in Q2, leading to higher revenue per piece and profit despite lower volume. The company closed 45 facilities and automated 68.5% of U.S. volume, driving cost savings. Management raised full-year guidance.
Logistics Freight Profitability: Why Machines Outperform Humans in Fleet Optimization
According to FreightWaves, focusing only on miles per truck overlooks critical profitability opportunities. Jake Dettmer of Optimal Dynamics explains how advanced decision automation and forward yield optimization help fleets maximize revenue per hour across their network, securing better margins even in tight markets. Machines are set to outperform human decision-making in complex freight optimization.
Logistics Maersk’s Dramatic Turnaround: From $1.5bn Loss Warning to $4bn Profit on Freight Rate Surge
A.P. Moller-Maersk has dramatically upgraded its 2026 earnings guidance, now expecting an underlying operating profit of $2bn-$4bn after previously warning of a potential $1.5bn loss. The reversal is driven by surging freight rates, stronger-than-expected demand, and renewed congestion, with the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index climbing above 3,200 points. Industry data from Linerlytica shows teu-mile demand outpacing fleet supply growth, while Xeneta expects Gulf crisis disruptions to persist into September.
Commodities SEA-led mustard model farm programme boosts yields, profitability in 3 States
The Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) led 'Regenerative Mustard Model Farm' programme achieved yield increases of 20-30% and significant improvements in benefit-cost ratios across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana during the 2025-26 rabi season, demonstrating the potential of sustainable farming practices to boost domestic oilseed production and reduce import dependence.
Business India Inc. Posts Record Profits but Refuses to Invest: Why the Paradox Persists
India's listed firms are approaching record net income at 6% of GDP, yet capital expenditure remains stagnant. The article contrasts with China's investment-heavy model and explores political and structural reasons for India Inc.'s reluctance to invest.
Business Profitability Remains Key Concern as Zepto Lines Up IPO Amid High-Volume Pitch
Quick-commerce platform Zepto has updated its draft red herring prospectus for an IPO, highlighting rapid order growth but persistent losses. The company processed 210 million orders in Q1 FY26, nearly double Swiggy Instamart, but Blinkit leads with both order volume and profitability. Zepto's adjusted EBITDA loss stood at Rs 1,248 crore in the March quarter, while Blinkit posted a profit.