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Delek Logistics Partners, LP to Host Third Quarter 2023 Conference Call on November 7th

Delek Logistics Partners, LP announced that it will release a press release summarizing its third quarter 2023 results on November 7, 2023. A conference call to discuss the results will take place at 11:30 a.m. CT on that day. The conference call will be available for live broadcast

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Descartes Releases October Global Shipping Report: September ...

Descartes Systems Group has released its October Global Shipping Report for logistics and supply chain professionals. U.S. container import volume increased slightly in September compared to August, with imports from China also increasing. Port transit times remained low for West Coast ports but increased for East and Gulf Coast

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FedEx Express to Open New Logistics Facility in Dublin, Ireland

FedEx Express Europe has announced plans to build a new logistics facility in Dublin, Ireland. This facility will serve as FedEx's headquarters in Ireland and will house key operations such as pickup and delivery stations, aircraft operations, and customs clearance teams. With Ireland's significant export market,

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FedEx and Pyxera Global Test a Circular Logistics Model

Residents in the continental U.S. can now easily donate their old laptops and tablets through the Terra Done With It program. The program aims to reduce e-waste by providing free FedEx shipping labels for electronic devices. The pilot program will run until December 15, 2023. Devices that are repairable

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‘Horrific’ shutdown of GR trucking firm costs 90 jobs, say workers

Sunset Logistics, a trucking company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, abruptly shut down, leaving 90 drivers out of work with no warning. The owner, Harvey Gainey III, known as Buddy, has not issued final paychecks or reimbursed workers for funds held in escrow. The company is under investigation for wage

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AUSA News: Logistics, Partners Shape Latest Army Pacific Operation

Operation Pathways, Army Pacific Command's annual joint campaign, has focused on logistics and expanded its scope to address challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The exercise allows for a holistic examination of multiple exercises from a logistics and sustainment perspective. One example of logistics activity rehearsed is the movement

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Bolloré Logistics USA expands supply chain in California

Bolloré Logistics USA has opened a new distribution centre in Ontario, California to support its growth in the luxury and beauty industries. The 111,000 sq ft site is located near California's Ontario International Airport and the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The centre aims to

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Logistics Plus Opens New U.S. Project Logistics Office in Kansas City

Logistics Plus has opened a new office in Kansas City, Kansas, called "LP Kansas City". The office will be managed by Rodger Evans, Director of Projects for the Midwest Region. Evans has a 30-year career in the logistics industry and has assembled a team of industry veterans to

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Air Force Reserve concludes exercise in IndoPacific

The 22nd Air Force recently conducted a two-week long exercise called Rally in the Pacific, involving more than 15 units. The exercise took place in the Indo-Pacific region, with the main base in Hawaii. The goal was to deploy Reserve members to the Pacific, train in the region, and demonstrate

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Worthy Down students get commercial logistics insight from Meachers

Students from the Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration visited Meachers, a Test Valley company, to gain insight into its operations. The visit focused on warehouse management, stock maintenance, equipment maintenance, consignment tracking, and systems administration. Meachers' commercial director expressed pride in the company's processes and

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386th AEW Stands up Expeditionary Air Base Group

U.S. Air Force Col. Adeleke Ekundayo has assumed command of the newly established 386th Expeditionary Air Base Group (EABG) at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. The EABG consists of nine squadrons and aims to make Airmen more adaptive, agile, and survivable. This move ensures that Ali Al

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US Army awards Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman Air Vehicles ...

Near Earth Autonomy, Inc. and Kaman Air Vehicles have won a contract from the US Army to demonstrate a resupply uncrewed aerial system (UAS) capable of carrying at least 800 pounds and flying over 100 miles. This heavy-lift vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAS aims to reduce the risk for

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Asian institutions eye new opportunities in US real estate | Alternatives

Asian institutional investors are showing increasing interest in the US real estate market, positioning themselves to take advantage of opportunities, according to industry experts. The investors are actively underwriting funds and planning investments for the end of this year or 2024. The US real estate market is seen as attractive

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Borderlands: Cargobot sees big opportunities with global crossborder trade

Miami-based freight technology firm Cargobot is eyeing opportunities for business expansion in Mexico and other parts of the world as global supply chains adapt to new technologies. The company recently raised $6m in a funding round and plans to use the funds to expand its product offerings for shippers and

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What explains losses in warehousing employment in the Inland Empire?

The logistics industry in the Inland Empire has experienced significant growth in recent years, becoming the warehouse capital of the world. Since 2010, the industry has added almost 160,000 jobs, with warehousing and storage seeing a 600% increase. It now employs one in every six workers in the region.

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CEVA Logistics: Aligning to the Vision with a Strategic Acquisition

French third-party logistics leader, CEVA Logistics, is set to become a stronger player in Indian contract logistics after acquiring a majority stake in Stellar Value Chain Solutions. The move will allow CEVA Logistics to offer global expertise, increased operational efficiency, and innovation to its customers. CEVA will gain access to

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Volvo Group, Renault Group and CMA CGM Group join forces to ...

Renault Group and Volvo Group have announced a partnership to create a new company that will develop electrified vans. The collaboration aims to address the growing demand for decarbonized and efficient logistics. The new company plans to introduce a family of fully electric and software-defined vehicles in 2026. These vehicles

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Logistics company fined S$240000 after accident leaves worker with ...

Logistics company Hoy San Stevedoring in Singapore has been fined S$240,000 by the Ministry of Manpower after an employee was hit by a forklift, resulting in a leg amputation. The ministry found that the company failed to conduct a proper risk assessment and did not implement necessary safety

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Meet the American who paved the way for the interstate, Gen. Lucius Clay, master planner, hero of two nations

General Lucius D. Clay, a master of logistics and retired Army general, played a crucial role in supplying America's army in World War II and running the Berlin Airlift during the Cold War. President Eisenhower later chose him to plan the Interstate Highway System. Clay's expertise

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U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes see annual September ...

United States rail carload and intermodal volumes saw annual gains in September, according to data from the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Carloads increased by 2.3%, excluding coal, carloads were up 4.0% annually, and excluding coal and grain, carloads increased by 5.7%. 13 of the 20 carload

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Agricultural Product Warehousing Service Market Demand With Future Forecast – Lineage Logistics, Amer...

MarketQuest.biz has announced the Global Agricultural Product Warehousing Service Market from 2023 to 2029. The report analyzes key developments, historical data, revenues, and fundamental approaches used by key companies in the market. It also assesses the impact of COVID-19 on different segments, as well as government measures. The report

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Andre Hein Gerber named Young Logistics Professional of the Year

Andre Hein Gerber has been announced as the Young Logistics Professional 2023 Global Winner by Fiata and TT Club. Gerber, a member of the South African Association of Freight Forwarders, impressed with his dissertation on the import of a hydrogen desulphurisation reactor and the export of a sweet factory. The

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Easy Returns Help Retain Customers. Instead of Charging Return ...

Returns cost the retail industry $816 billion in lost sales in 2022. Optimizing reverse logistics, especially for fast fashion retailers, is crucial. H&M announced a return fee for UK customers but rescinded it. Efficient returns systems foster loyalty and streamline inventory. Retailers should rethink supply chains, offering drop-off

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Private companies are Infinity Logistics and Transport Ventures Limited's (HKG:1442) biggest owners and were hit after market cap dropped HK$413m

Private companies own the majority stake of 44% in Infinity Logistics and Transport Ventures Limited (HKG:1442). The company's largest shareholder is 2926 Holdings Limited with 41% ownership. The top two shareholders, including the CEO and a board member, hold a majority ownership, indicating their influence on the

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Breakingviews Spying suspicions will stalk Alibaba and Wall St

Belgium's intelligence service is investigating potential risks associated with Chinese company Alibaba's presence at the Liege cargo airport. They are specifically looking into spying and interference activities that may be conducted by Chinese entities, including Alibaba. This scrutiny comes just days after Alibaba's logistics