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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. The US, Norway, and Britain joined forces with companies including Amazon and Nestle to launch a project aimed at protecting the world’s tropical forests. The distribution hub will be operated by XPO Logistics Supply Chain, which has already started hiring.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 29 – May 3, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Descartes opened up its wallet and made another acquisition, this time KSD Software Norway AS , a Scandinavia-based provider of electronic customs filing solutions for the European Union. Net revenue for Menlo Worldwide Logistics increased 0.9 Note: Descartes and Con-way are Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. Have a happy weekend!

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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

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Last year a cargo tanker off the coast of Norway completed an autonomous 13-hour trip as a test of an autonomous ship under AUTOSHIP , an EU-funded program to develop technologies for navigating large vessels. The post The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics and Freight Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in 2025: How Can Partnerships Resolve the Challenges and Mitigate Costs?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Logistics and Freight Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in 2025: How Can Partnerships Resolve the Challenges and Mitigate Costs? Synopsis: This event will delve into pressing issues and upcoming trends shaping the logistics and freight sectors in the coming year.

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Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World

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This public company (OSE:AUTO) headquartered in Norway achieved revenues of nearly $650 million in less than 20 years. The post Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. The company continued to grow during COVID even as the industry shrank.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 24-28, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Revenues increased 25 percent to $38 billion in the quarter compared to Q2 2016, but profits fell by 77 percent as the company continues to invest heavily in its various businesses, including its logistics and fulfillment network. Tesco launches nationwide same-day delivery (Logistics Manager). Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

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Containerised Freight Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in 2025: How Can Partnerships Resolve the Challenges and Mitigate Costs?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Customers include General Mills, Volvo, John Deere, Amer Sports, Rockwell Automation and CEVA Logistics, ABB, Electrolux, Continental, Unilever, Nestle, L’Oréal, Thyssenkrupp and more. Xeneta is a privately held company with headquarters in Oslo, Norway, and regional offices in New Jersey and Hamburg.

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