By Erik Nieves, co-founder and CEO of Plus One Robotics
The US decision to end the de minimis tariff exemption on packages under $800 has upended small package trade and set off a chain reaction in global shipping.
Postal operators across Europe, Asia and the Pacific have suspended deliveries to the US, leading to backlogs, surges in returns and rerouted freight.
For e-commerce retailers and warehouse operators, the sudden disruption is exposing just how fragile supply chains can be. [Read more…] about Opinion: Shipping shock tests US warehouses, automation delivers stability