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Allyn International announces promotion of Foster to Senior Finance Director

AJOT | June 27, 2024 | Logistics

MOL to take equity stake in Alistair Group, a leading logistics company in Sub-Saharan Africa

AJOT | June 27, 2024 | Logistics | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Leleka: Arvato’s innovative in-house robotic solution

AJOT | June 27, 2024 | Logistics

Arvato, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, unveils "Leleka", an advanced robotic arm designed to automate the picking and sorting of fashion items in warehouse environments.

WCAworld breaking new frontiers – logistics networking in North Africa

AJOT | June 27, 2024 | Logistics

WCAworld held its first ever logistics networking conference in North Africa in June as freight forwarder delegates from around the world gathered to discover new business opportunities in this rapidly developing and growing export/import market.

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Bloomberg | Top Story | June 27, 2024

California police seize suspected stolen goods bound for Amazon

Police raided a Southern California warehouse filled with suspected stolen merchandise they say likely would have ended up on online marketplaces run by Amazon.com Inc. and other retailers.

FORTNA OptiSweep™ wins Automated Sortation System of the Year

AJOT | June 27, 2024 | Logistics | Shipping Technology

SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards honor solution that automates labor-intensive sortation process in eCommerce facilities

Bracing for the social media shopping phenomenon: DHL on the latest trends in e-commerce

AJOT | June 26, 2024 | Logistics | Integrators

• Smartphones are becoming the dominant shop window and purchasing device • App-based marketplaces such as Shein and Temu are gaining significant popularity • 65% of global online shoppers prioritize knowing the delivery provider before making a purchase

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Bloomberg | Top Story | June 26, 2024

A $100 billion bet on China’s economy sours as warehouses empty

In many parts of China, the warehouses and industrial parks that used to be a magnet for international investors are grappling with a surprising slowdown in business activity.

University of Michigan study finds cold chains can significantly reduce global food waste and emissions

AJOT | June 26, 2024 | Green Shipping | Logistics

A new study by the University of Michigan, supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation and Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, found that nearly half of the 1.3 billion tons of global food wasted each year could be prevented with fully refrigerated food supply chains.

Polar Leasing promotes Mann to transportation and logistics coordinator

AJOT | June 26, 2024 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Polar Leasing Company, the leading provider of electric ground-resting outdoor walk-in freezers and refrigerated rental units, is proud to announce the promotion of Maria Mann to the position of transportation and logistics coordinator.

Triten Real Estate Partners & TPG Angelo Gordon announce additional $1B in initial joint venture for IOS assets

AJOT | June 25, 2024 | Logistics

Realterm expands Seattle footprint with acquisition of industrial outdoor storage maintenance facility in Sumner, WA

AJOT | June 24, 2024 | Logistics

Realterm, an independent global investment manager focused on the transportation industry, today announced the acquisition of 805 140th Avenue Court E, an industrial outdoor storage (IOS) maintenance facility sitting on 4.3 acres in Sumner, Washington.

DSV and UNICEF announce partnership to increase access to essential supplies for children worldwide

AJOT | June 24, 2024 | Logistics

The new strategic partnership will provide rapid emergency responses while strengthening national supply chains.

Röhlig USA appoints Forster as Regional COO North America

AJOT | June 24, 2024 | Logistics | People | Appointments

The US subsidiary of the owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics has appointed Benno Forster as Regional COO North America, effective 15 April 2024. He reports to Rafael Ueltschi, Regional CEO North America at Röhlig USA.

SANY leads industry’s low-carbon development with market volume of over US$400 million

AJOT | June 24, 2024 | Green Shipping | Logistics

Leading Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer SANY Group ("SANY") has reported that its total revenue of electric products reached 3.146 billion yuan (US$434.78 million) in 2023, with hydrogen energy products achieving 130 million yuan (US$17.97 million) in revenue.

Bear Cognition launches new supply chain solutions group to revolutionize logistics systems with AI

AJOT | June 21, 2024 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Rapyuta Robotics announces strategic partnership with SVT Robotics to connect and scale warehouse robots

AJOT | June 20, 2024 | Logistics

Texas Instruments honors DB Schenker’s performance in semiconductor logistics

AJOT | June 20, 2024 | Logistics

• Demonstration of exceptional commitment to innovation, collaboration • Outstanding performance in cost, environmental and social responsibility • Assurance of supply and quality

Key EV battery material can come from a surprising source: Methane

Bloomberg | June 20, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Logistics

DACHSER once again certified for pharmaceutical logistics

AJOT | June 19, 2024 | Logistics

Independent auditors have once again certified DACHSER for the compliant transportation of life science and healthcare products. The branch in Shanghai is recertified according to IATA CEIV Pharma; the locations in Barcelona, Madrid, Mumbai, Frankfurt and the Head Office in Kempten, Germany, according to GDP (Good Distribution Practice).

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