logistics

Logistics is generally the detailed organization and implementation of a complex operation. In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet requirements of customers or corporations.

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Near-Record Imports Likely to Continue Clogging Container Ports Through Holidays
Near-Record Imports Likely to Continue Clogging Container Ports Through Holidays
November 08, 2021  |  Supply Chain

The imports at strained container ports are likely to remain at almost record levels through the end of the year as retailers brace for holiday...

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Amid Industrywide Labor Crunch, Walmart Rolls out First-Ever Driverless Truck Route
Amid Industrywide Labor Crunch, Walmart Rolls out First-Ever Driverless Truck Route
November 08, 2021  |  Delivery

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Logistics Startup ShipBob Plans 20 Fulfillment Centers in Europe
Logistics Startup ShipBob Plans 20 Fulfillment Centers in Europe
November 08, 2021  |  SMBs

Logistics startup ShipBob plans to open 20 fulfillment centers in Europe by 2023 to help more consumer brands compete with Amazon and capitalize on the...

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Canada’s Bolt Logistics Raises $92M
Canada’s Bolt Logistics Raises $92M
November 08, 2021  |  Investments

The Canadian logistics and last-mile delivery service Bolt Logistics has raised $92 million ($115 million CAD), bringing the total funds raised by the firm to...

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Shipping Startup X Delivery Announces New Leadership
Shipping Startup X Delivery Announces New Leadership
November 08, 2021  |  Delivery

Tech-based national shipping carrier X Delivery — which has grown its monthly revenue ten-fold over the last year — has recently expanded the Texas-based company’s...

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DoorDash Aims to Edge Out Goldbelly With ‘Nationwide Shipping’ Launch
DoorDash Aims to Edge Out Goldbelly With ‘Nationwide Shipping’ Launch
November 08, 2021  |  Delivery

Throughout 2021, food delivery services have been redefining their businesses to expand their use cases, aiming to meet consumers’ instant needs across restaurant and retail...

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Walmart Marks Milestone With Fully Driverless Deliveries
Walmart Marks Milestone With Fully Driverless Deliveries
November 08, 2021  |  Delivery

Walmart announced on Monday (Nov. 8) that the autonomous trucking company Gatik has been moving customer orders daily without a safety driver on a route...

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Autonomous Trains Make Tracks for Expansion of Connected Mobility
Autonomous Trains Make Tracks for Expansion of Connected Mobility
November 05, 2021  |  Transportation

Plans for autonomous trains and the connected artificial intelligence (AI) systems to operate them are getting ready to leave the station — if they haven’t...

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Carvana Says Partnerships Provide New Horizontal, Vertical Opportunities
Carvana Says Partnerships Provide New Horizontal, Vertical Opportunities
November 04, 2021  |  Earnings

Used car retailer Carvana highlighted two recently announced partnerships Thursday (Nov. 4) during an earnings call with investors and analysts. In one, the company will...

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