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Xwing and U.S. Air Force demonstrate fully autonomous cargo aircraft

Robotics Business Review

Source: Xwing A joint program by the U.S. has demonstrated fixed-wing cargo-carrying capability in a point-to-point flight between two airbases using a specially modified Cessna 208B Grand Caravan. In modern conflict, it’s axiomatic that logistics wins wars. For many airlines, cargo represents up to one-third of revenue.

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Empowering GCC Trade Through Smart Ports Innovation

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

These countries are using cutting-edge technologies to improve the effectiveness, safety, and environmental friendliness of their maritime and logistics industries, thereby reshaping the idea of trade empowerment in the Middle East. The objective is to establish itself as a global logistics hub that connects three continents.

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EU should mandate electric freight trucks by 2035, say Unilever and Maersk

E&T

Michelle Grose, global logistics VP at Unilever, said: “Decarbonising our logistics is crucial to reach our 2039 net zero goal. As a cargo owner, we’ve made some great progress on limiting our emissions through critical efficiencies and reducing how many trucks we have on the road, but as an industry we can do more.

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Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (GSCRI)

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

KSA logistics scenario. The largest economy amongst the Gulf Cooperation Council members, Saudi Arabia, is striving to position itself as the logistics hub of the region with its Vision 2030 initiatives, driving growth in the logistics sector. Impact of GSCRI on Supply Chain and Logistics. Under Vision 2030.

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Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (GSCRI)

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

KSA logistics scenario. The largest economy amongst the Gulf Cooperation Council members, Saudi Arabia, is striving to position itself as the logistics hub of the region with its Vision 2030 initiatives, driving growth in the logistics sector. Under Vision 2030. Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative.

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5G retrofitting could cost the aviation industry $637m, IATA says

E&T

The estimate is a response to the FAA's proposal to require all passenger and cargo aircraft in the United States to have 5G C-Band-tolerant radio altimeters or approved filters by early 2024. The organisation, w hich represents more than 100 carriers that fly to the United States, said the figure would be closer to $637m (£526m).

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Cdn. labour minister asks mediator for final terms to end B.C. port strike

Canadian Manufacturing

Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan has given a federal mediator 24 hours to send him recommended terms to end the British Columbia port strike that has snarled cargo in about 30 ports and spurred fears of supply chain chaos across Canada. O’Regan said in a statement issued late on Jul. per cent since 2017.

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