8 stories tagged #logistics

  1. Mumbai's Iconic Dabbawalas: A Century-Old Lunch Delivery System Fades
    world

    Mumbai's Iconic Dabbawalas: A Century-Old Lunch Delivery System Fades

    Once a logistical marvel feeding tens of thousands daily, the dabbawala system faces extinction due to hybrid work and food apps.

    5d ago 2 min read
  2. AI Fuels Markets as Oil Supply Faces Geopolitical Threats
    finance

    AI Fuels Markets as Oil Supply Faces Geopolitical Threats

    Explore the intersection of AI-driven market optimism, critical oil supply chains, and the unique logistics impacting global energy prices.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Elliott Management Discloses Nippon Express Stake, Shares Surge
    finance

    Elliott Management Discloses Nippon Express Stake, Shares Surge

    Activist investor Elliott Management revealed a 5.04% stake in Nippon Express Holdings, causing the logistics firm's shares to jump significantly.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Singapore Businesses Crushed by Diesel Prices Surging Past $4 Per Liter
    finance

    Singapore Businesses Crushed by Diesel Prices Surging Past $4 Per Liter

    Singapore's diesel crisis hits transportation and logistics companies hard as fuel costs double, forcing surcharges and fleet reductions amid Middle East supply disruptions.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Uber Launches European Drone Deliveries in Ireland
    tech

    Uber Launches European Drone Deliveries in Ireland

    Uber partners with Manna to deploy commercial drone deliveries across Ireland, with plans to expand throughout Europe. This move signals a major shift in rapid logistics.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Panama Ports Shift: Maersk and MSC Temporarily Take Over Canal Terminals
    world

    Panama Ports Shift: Maersk and MSC Temporarily Take Over Canal Terminals

    Panama's Supreme Court ruling voids CK Hutchison contracts, granting temporary control of key canal ports to Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Company.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. AI to Drive Freight Brokerage Consolidation, Says C.H. Robinson CEO
    finance

    AI to Drive Freight Brokerage Consolidation, Says C.H. Robinson CEO

    C.H. Robinson CEO Dave Bozeman asserts that AI adoption will consolidate the freight brokerage industry, not disrupt it, leveraging the company's data advantage.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Olympic Curlers Trek Through Snow to Reach Stadium Amidst Italian Blizzard
    sports

    Olympic Curlers Trek Through Snow to Reach Stadium Amidst Italian Blizzard

    Heavy snowfall in Cortina forced Olympic curlers to abandon transport and walk to the stadium, highlighting logistical challenges during the games.

    3mo ago 1 min read