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Port of Dover Sounds the Alarm on Post-Brexit Customs

April 10, 2017

Now that the U.K. has formally handed in its request to leave the EU, the Port of Dover is concerned that the imposition of customs checks could have a disastrous effect on its business.

UPS to Build $200M Facility, Add Saturday Delivery

April 10, 2017

Air Cargo World

UPS has announced plans to build a $200m package operations facility in Arlington, Texas, just after it confirmed that it's pilot Saturday-pickup project would be expanded nationwide through 2018.

Cargo Owners Complain of 'Total Mess' Shipping Goods to Asia

April 10, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

The launch of two global container-shipping alliances last week got off to a rough start, with cargo owners in Europe complaining of long delays to carry goods to Asia.

Fuel-Cell Powered Drones Aim to Improve Supply Chain Efficiency

April 10, 2017

Environmental Leader

In a move that Intelligent Energy says will make supply chains more efficient, the clean energy company has signed a deal with PINC to supply air cooled fuel cell systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

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Retail Revolution: Four Ways Supply Chains Are Evolving

April 4, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: As consumers' relationship with retailers changes, supply chains need to become more agile and responsive to fulfill the promise of an omnichannel world. Wholesale, retail and e-commerce supply chains, which have grown independently over the years, are merging - but significant transformation is necessary to help make omnichannel execution more profitable. - Parag Jategaonkar, performance improvement principal, Ernst & Young LLP

World's Largest Container Ship Delivered

April 3, 2017

Maritime Executive

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has taken delivery of the world's largest container ship, MOL Triumph, from Samsung Heavy Industries.

Domino's Will Begin Using Robots to Deliver Pizzas in Europe

April 3, 2017

Bloomberg

Starship Technologies, the London-based company that has created six-wheeled self-driving delivery robots, will begin taking customers Domino's pizzas in Germany and the Netherlands.

Uber Will Suspend Autonomous Tests After Arizona Accident

March 30, 2017

Industryweek

Uber Technologies Inc. is suspending its self-driving car program after one of its autonomous vehicles was involved in a high-impact crash in Tempe, Arizona, the latest incident for a company reeling from multiple crises.

Walmart Aims to Dominate Last-Mile Delivery With Startup Incubator

March 29, 2017

Mobility Buzz

Walmart launched its own startup incubator program in Silicon Valley, with a keen eye on last-mile delivery, according to Mobility Buzz.

Port Authority Group Launches Transportation Infrastructure Campaign

March 29, 2017

Maritime Executive

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has announced the launch of a campaign that will advocate for transportation infrastructure investment on behalf of the nation's manufacturers, farmers and other workers who count on modern and efficient seaports to move American products to vital overseas markets.