Topic: Transportation

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The Future of Freight: Einride Unveils New Driverless Vehicles for Autonomous Freight Hauling

October 9, 2020 · Einride, the Swedish autonomous trucking startup, unveiled a new vehicle type that the company hopes to have on the road delivering freight starting in 2021.

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Amazon’s Drone Delivery Hits Milestone with Federal Aviation Administration Clearance

August 31, 2020 · Retail behemoth Amazon.com took a big leap toward delivering goods from the sky by becoming one of only a handful of companies certified by the U.S. government to operate as a drone airline.

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DHL Supply Chain inks deal with Siemens Healthineers

July 13, 2020 · DHL officials said that this collaboration will have a sharp emphasis on digital and robotics technology usage, in order for the Siemens Healthineers supply chain, specifically its U.S.-based Customer Service Material Logistics Unit, to provide continuous quality and cost improvements, which, in turn, are expected to result in strong delivery performance and customer satisfaction levels.

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Amazon Acquires Autonomous Technology Company Zoox

June 26, 2020 · Amazon.com Inc has agreed to pay over $1 billion to buy self-driving startup Zoox Inc, a move that will expand the e-commerce giant's reach in autonomous-vehicle transportation technology.

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UPS Flight Forward and CVS to Launch Residential Drone Delivery Service in Florida

April 27, 2020 · UPS subsidiary UPS Flight Forward will use drones to deliver prescription medicines from a CVS pharmacy to The Villages, Florida for the largest U.S. retirement community home, to more than 135,000 residents.

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5 Ways Technology Advancement Disrupts Transport and Logistics Business Models

April 2, 2020 · In the world where we are in, it is impossible for transport and logistics companies to compete without first staying clear of the complex processes, and old IT systems.

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A look at how Amazon wins the war for talent

March 2, 2020 · Along with building out an unparalleled network, Amazon is investing in associates to win the war for talent.

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Siemens Mobility Further Invests in Stratasys 3D Printing Solution

February 28, 2020 · Two Stratasys Fortus 450mc 3D Printers mark the start of Siemens Mobility's ‘Easy Sparovation Part' expansion to Russia, enabling rapid spare part production for 16 high-speed trains in operation.

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A visit to Amazon’s North Haven, Conn. robotic fulfillment center

February 27, 2020 · The robots are impressive, but what makes Amazon Amazon is delivering a customer experience. You don't get that by automation alone.

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2020 Freight and Transportation Management Trends

February 21, 2020 · Strategic freight and transportation management trends for 2020 envelope technology, process improvement, the application of data, connected systems, and a robust set of dynamic rule sets that will ultimately define the successes of the future supply chain.

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Employing Automation Technology for a More Efficient Digital Yard Management Process

December 16, 2019 · Employing technology to automate and improve the yard management process can yield enormous returns such as reducing wasted time, eliminating unnecessary costs, and expediting shipments.

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5 Impacts of Autonomous Freight Trucking on Supply Chains

December 4, 2019 · Autonomous trucking is a new technology that can truly benefit every step of supply chain management, it will bring large reductions in costs for companies and potentially address many of the issues facing the transportation and logistics industries.

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Stratasys to Help Keep Trains Running

November 22, 2019 · Company's rail industry solution designed to meet requirements for passenger trains and light rail, with materials passing European Standard EN45545-2.

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Manufacturing on Demand: How 3D Printing is Changing the Industry

November 19, 2019 · By combining 3-D printing with advanced shipping management, manufacturers can shift the dynamics of after-sales maintenance and repair advantageously toward their business and their customers.

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XPO enters into partnership with MIT’s Industrial Liaison Program and adds new board member

October 24, 2019 · With an eye on advancing innovation in the logistics sector, Greenwich, Conn.-based XPO Logistics, a provider of global freight transportation and logistics services, said today it has formed a partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Industrial Liaison Program (ILP), and last week it announced it has added Aris Kekedjian to its Board of Directors.

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UPS Flight Forward Achieves FAA’s First Full Approval for Drone Airline Deliveries

October 2, 2019 · The Federal Aviation Administration last week granted approval for UPS to operate unmanned aerial vehicles to deliver parcels on university and hospital campuses.

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Transportation Technologies: First Autonomous Yard Spotters, Then Autonomous Over-the-Road Trucks

September 20, 2019 · An in-depth look at how autonomous spotters and trucks will impact the supply chain over the next five to ten years.

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Cold Chain/ Food Logistics: Setting the standard for cold chain

September 4, 2019 · Recent studies show that cold chain efficiency is often less than ideal, as abuses above or below the optimal product‐specific temperature range occur frequently. This fact significantly increases food waste and jeopardizes safety, observe analysts and practitioners, who suggest shippers “go for the gold” when choosing transport and warehousing providers.

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Drones to play key role in food cold chain logistics

August 28, 2019 · A new generation of transport providers may be making some forms of temperature control system irrelevant, says the upstart drone company, Flytrex.

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Amazon’s Drone Delivery Program is “Taking Off”

June 5, 2019 · Amazon, within months, moves closer to its goal of a drone delivery solution that scales to meet the needs of customers.

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