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The Race for Last Mile Drones

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The company has developed a fleet of last mile drones for small package delivery in the US, Australia, and Finland. The two designs, one that looks more like a small plane used by hobbyists and another with a big belly used for additional cargo space, were recently unveiled in a company blog post.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 6 – 12)

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Cargo ships avoiding Houthi attacks in the Red Sea face a different kind of delay-causing threat as they go around the southern tip of Africa: storms and 30-foot swells. Australia is facing an egg supply crunch thanks to bird flu outbreaks — and it’s led McDonald’s to trim breakfast hours by 90 minutes, the company announced.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 9 – 15)

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Long Beach, LA ports set June cargo records. The Hummingbird has made hundreds of thousands of deliveries in Dallas suburbs, Virginia, Australia and Finland. The influx of cargo is due to several reasons, according to port officials. Walmart to order 4,500 Canoo EVs for last-mile delivery. Food Inflation Jumps 10.4%

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Cargo Crime is on the Rise, Here’s Why

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That said, in the midst of all of this instability, cargo crime is on the rise due to the current disruption in global supply chains. . Take Australia and New Zealand, for example, as reported by BBC. As they are now being reversed, experts believe that rates of cargo theft will spike as thieves try to recoup “lost wages.”

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This Week in Logistics News (July 31 – August 6)

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And while the team still advanced to the knockout stage, its run ended with a hard-fought bronze medal victory over Australia. The cargo deliveries took place July 18 off the coast of Key West, Florida. That streak came to an end in its first match, a 3-0 loss to Sweden, which happened to be the last team to defeat the US.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 02/24/2023-03/02/2023

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China calls out Australia after rare material deal is blocked China has called out the Australian government for blocking a bid by a Chinese-linked company to boost its ownership in…

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The Value of Refrigerated Transport!

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If you are in Australia, getting a fast refrigerated transport service that ships across Australia is a must for your business productivity. Refrigerated transport may also cost lower than standard shipping methods (depending on your cargo). Hence, you can reduce waste and save money.