FedEx + Amazon, NJ Transit Strike Looms, & Sanctions Out, Syria In
Good morning! ☀️
Hope you’ve got tracking on today’s headlines — because logistics just got personal. First up: FedEx and Amazon are officially back together after their 2019 breakup. (Cue the Taylor Swift soundtrack.) They’ve sealed a multi-year deal to handle large-package deliveries, and yes, it’s already shaking up the last-mile landscape.
Meanwhile in Jersey, the rails might grind to a halt. Engineers are threatening to strike for the first time in over 40 years — and if you think that’s just a commuter problem, you’re definitely not in freight. Expect detours, delays, and some serious gridlock vibes.
And in the “plot twist of the day” category: President Trump just lifted all sanctions on Syria, opening the door to a full trade and logistics reboot in the region. That sound you hear? It’s every global freight planner scrambling for a new map.
Let’s dash.
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FedEx Reunites with Amazon, Eyes Profit Boost Despite Volatility
After breaking up in 2019, FedEx and Amazon are officially re-delivering on their relationship — this time with a multi-year deal to handle select large packages. FedEx will join the Amazon carrier club alongside UPS and USPS, but this reunion has logistics pros raising an eyebrow (and investors taking notes).
FedEx stock slipped a bit Tuesday, but analysts are still bullish. BofA’s Ken Hoexter sees the new partnership boosting yields and profitability — even as UPS distances itself, calling Amazon’s volume “not profitable” and “not a healthy fit.”
The takeaway? Amazon still delivers two-thirds of its own packages, but when these giants move freight together, it shifts capacity, clogs lanes, and reshuffles last-mile priorities across the industry.
🔥 Hot Take:
Amazon and FedEx are teaming up like it’s 2018 — but with more boundaries and way bigger boxes. Logistics folks: buckle up. The e-commerce express just added another engine.
NJ Transit Strike Looms, Threatening Major Commuter Disruption
We could be looking at New Jersey’s first major transit strike in 40+ years — and it’s not just commuters who should be sweating. NJ Transit engineers are ready to talk out Friday morning over stalled contract talks. Their ask? Pay parity with peers at LIRR and Metro-North. NJ Transit’s answer? “We can’t afford it.”
Talks are still on with federal mediators, but let’s just say the vibes are not great (yes, we’re talking public jabs about mental health). If a deal isn’t reached, up to 70,000 daily riders will be left scrambling, and NJ Transit’s backup plan? Covers only 20% of them with charter buses. Yikes.
Why This Matters:
If you're in freight, intermodal, or last-mile logistics, a transit strike means jammed highways, delayed shipments, and disrupted labor flow. Expect backups at the ports, bottlenecks on delivery routes, and a whole lot of rescheduling.
🔥 Hot Take:
This isn’t just a train strike — it’s a logistics migraine in the making. If you’re moving freight through the Northeast, get your contingency plans ready yesterday.
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Syria Amid Hopes for New Government Stability
In a headline nobody saw coming, President Trump just announced the U.S. is fully lifting sanctions on Syria—marking the first major reset in U.S.-Syria relations in over a decade. Speaking from Riyadh, Trump said it’s time to give Syria’s new government a shot at “greatness.”
That new government? Led by Ahmed al-Sharaa—a self-proclaimed reformed ex–al Qaeda member now heading up Syria’s transitional leadership after the surprise ousting of Assad.
The move officially ends decades of crippling economic restrictions that locked Syria out of global trade. Now, the door's open for foreign investment, shipping activity, and a logistics revival in a region that’s been on pause.
Why You Should Care:
If Syria stabilizes, we’re talking reopened ports, reactivated trade lanes, and entirely new territory for freight and infrastructure investment. The Middle East map just shifted—and supply chains should, too.
🔥 Hot Take:
When sanctions lift, logistics lifts off. First-movers are already circling Damascus… are you?
The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for June 27, 2025, from iLevel Logistics Inc.