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Research, development, and testing of large-cargo aerial drones—those capable of carrying more than just a few pounds of freight—continues around the world, but one European company is close to making commercial delivery operations a…
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Cargo volumes through the Port of Vancouver increased by 6% overall in 2023, although statistics reveal that was largely supported by growth in bulk and containerized exports, auto imports, and cruise activity, while container imports…
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In a federal push to meet national climate targets and domestic manufacturing goals, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $6 billion for 33 projects across more than 20 states to decarbonize energy-intensive…
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Companies are investing money in new technologies to improve operations and supply chains, but significant business outcomes are still difficult to achieve, according to a survey from consulting firm PwC.More than two-thirds (69%) of…
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Freight sector analysts are keeping a wary eye on fractious contract negotiations playing out between cargo workers and port managers on the U.S. East Coast as a dockworkers’ contract is set to expire at the end of September.Talks are…
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Tom Nightingale is the CEO of AFS, a nonasset-based third-party logistics company (3PL) serving more than 1,800 companies in more than 35 countries. Nightingale has long been active in the industry, including a recent stint as chairman…
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Recent legislation passed in California will significantly affect a wide range of businesses, as many shippers will have to consider mandatory sustainability reporting in 2024, according to a “Sustainability in Logistics” report from…
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Retail groups this week are applauding a U.S. House of Representatives vote to pass an act that would increase transparency in ocean shipping capacity and prices, sending the legislation to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.The…
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Package carrier and supply chain solution provider UPS Inc. will expand its operations in the Philippines, taking the value of its total investment commitments in Asia Pacific to over $250 million since the start of 2023, the company…
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.POST, the internet domain name for organizations interested in the secure and trusted delivery of physical goods and services, including supply chain, logistics, payments, and national identity programs, announces the launch of its…
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