Maersk has successfully completed two pilot tests that will provide electric truck deliveries to customers in Brazil. The organization used two heavy-duty tractor trailers to transport containers. This initiative comes as the organization decarbonizes its supply chain in Latin America. The two-week pilots were carried out by two EV truck
UPS has announced it will acquire MNX Global Logistics (MNX), a time-critical logistics provider. The acquisition will give more capabilities to UPS customers who rely on time-sensitive critical logistics solutions in healthcare and other industries. This acquisition will assist UPS’ subsidiary Marken to meet its drug product and biological sample
“Despite industry and government efforts, dangerous cargo that has not been declared, or that has been incorrectly declared or labeled, continues to cause fires and explosions, hurting and killing vessel crew and transportation staff.” This is a statement made by the World Shipping Council (WSC) recently as the organization looks
The US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced it has invested $1.4 billion from the president’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law into 70 rail projects. “This is the largest amount ever awarded for rail safety and supply chain upgrades through the Consolidation Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program.” These upgrades will
Indonesia has taken a bold step to ban commercial sales on social media platforms. The move aims to safeguard small businesses from the fierce competition of e-commerce giants.
Online supermarket service Jokr has raised another $50 million in series D funding. The ultra-fast delivery company was founded during the pandemic in 2021. It operates in Brazil and is now valued at $800 million after the last round of funding. In February, it was valued at $1.3 billion. Jokr’s
Meta Connect, in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, released a new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses collection, which will be available later this month. A pair would cost about $300 and can now be pre-ordered. “We redesigned these from the ground up, improving all the core features of the first generation while adding
Uber Freight has announced it’s releasing the next generation of products that integrates Uber’s technology development capabilities, including AI-powered software. In an increasingly complex logistics landscape, Uber Freight has built a new logistics company offering end-to-end enterprise applications and services for the industry. Uber Freight CEO Lior Ron told over
