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Logistics not yet ready for post-LDC graduation needs
Daily Star
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August 19, 2025
Poor logistical efficiency, compared to Bangladesh's regional peers, is a serious concern for maintaining export competitiveness ahead of the country's graduation from LDC group in November 2026, speakers said at a roundtable yesterday. The 20...
Navratna stock in focus today: PSU clears loan for India's first Multi-Modal Transport Hub in Surat
Business Today
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August 20, 2025
Shares of Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC) are in news today after the state-run Navratna firm said it has sanctioned and executed agreements for a fresh term loan of ₹199.70 crore with Surat Integrated Transportation Development...
Joplin transportation study group seeks input on project update
KOAM TV 7 - Kansas
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August 19, 2025
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking public input on a proposed amendment to the 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP outlines transportation and transit projects in the...
Zimile unveils new brand identity, launches innovation and energy business units
Engineering News
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As part of its rebranding, multi-disciplinary consulting engineering and built environment firm Zimile has introduced two new business units – Innovation and Energy – that are central to the company’s transformation. Zimile founder and CEO Shawn...
India’s Express Logistics Market To Touch $9 Billion, Support 3 Million Jobs By FY25: Report
News18
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August 20, 2025
Last Updated:August 20, 2025, 09:11 IST India's express logistics industry is expected to grow from USD 3 billion in FY17 to USD 9 billion in FY25, and USD 18-22 billion by FY30. News18India’s express logistics industry is on a strong growth...
Rail fares in England on track to rise by as much as 5.8% next year as inflation accelerates more than expected – business live
The Guardian
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August 20, 2025
UK inflation accelerates to 3.8% on higher air fares, petrol and food pricesUK inflation has accelerated more than expected to 3.8% in July, the highest annual rate since early last year, driven by higher transport costs, such as air fares, and...
Sumitomo Corporation Invests in Ursa Space to Accelerate Global Growth and Expand into Japan
The AI Journal
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August 20, 2025
ITHACA, N.Y., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ursa Space Systems, a leading provider of satellite-based analytic solutions, today announced a strategic investment from Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation...
The need for digital workflows to characterise fuel cell materials
LabBulletin
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Deep Learning for Pore Backs with Thermo Scientific™ Avizo™ Software: Overcoming Segmentation inaccuracy due to Pore backs*. Figure 1: Original SEM data. Figure 2: Traditional imaging processing of pores. Figure 3: DL segmentation of pores. *Data...
PM Oli urges youth to engage in innovation, production
The Rising Nepal
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By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Apr. 20: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that there is no reason for entrepreneurs to be dissatisfied with the current business environment in the country. Addressing the inauguration of the 17th edition of the...
APM Terminals Apapa pledges deeper investment, digital innovation, stronger partnerships
Alexa.ng
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Nigeria’s largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa, has reaffirmed its determination to channel more investment into physical infrastructure, forge stronger strategic partnerships, and expand digital solutions in order to deliver faster,...
What Is Material Inventory Management Software and How Does It Work?
Small Business Trends
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August 20, 2025
Material inventory management software is a system designed to help you track and manage your inventory efficiently, from raw materials to finished goods. It automates inventory processes and provides real-time visibility into stock levels, which...
Environmental innovation protecting waterways at Coffs bypass
Infrastructure Magazine
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August 20, 2025
A NSW-first environmental innovation is taking place as part of the Coffs Harbour bypass development, that is set to protect local waterways – a key priority of the project. The bypass is under construction in an area with high rainfall and...
IRFC sanctions ₹200-crore loan for India's first multi-modal transport hub in Surat
CNBC-TV18
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August 19, 2025
State-run Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC) on Tuesday (August 19) said it has sanctioned and executed agreements for a fresh term loan of ₹199.70 crore with Surat Integrated Transportation Development Corporation Limited (SITCO) to...
Department of Defense and Defense Logistics Agency Debarment and Suspension: 7 Key Defense Strategies
JD Supra - California
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August 19, 2025
Debarment and suspension present significant financial and legal risks for defense contractors. As a result, when facing debarment or suspension by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) or the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), an informed, strategic,...
Ruto arrives in Yokohama for TICAD 9, priorities include Nairobi transport upgrades
Capital FM Kenya
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August 19, 2025
YOKOHAMA, Japan, Aug 19 — President William Ruto arrived in Yokohama, Japan, Tuesday evening to attend the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). The President, who is accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Prime...
Oceanology International Drives Innovation to Power the Future Ocean Economy
Offshore Source - Florida
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Oceanology International, a world’s leading forum for ocean science, engineering and technology, returns to London’s ExCeL from 10th to 12th March 2026, to connect the global ocean community for three unmissable days of innovation, networking and...
From last-mile delivery to logistics hub: Madhya Pradesh’s supply chain transformation
ETGovernment
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August 19, 2025
Anurag Verma, Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh State Civil Supplies CorporationFood security and efficient supply chain management are critical pillars of governance in a state as vast and diverse as Madhya Pradesh. At the helm of this effort is...
New Material May Enable Next-gen Hydrogen Energy Devices
The National Tribune
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August 20, 2025
The performance of a fuel cell — a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy — depends on how well the ions can move through the cell’s material. Most current fuel cells operate at high temperatures above 500 °C. To reduce costs...
Logistics not ready for post-LDC graduation needs
Daily Star
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August 19, 2025
Businesses, experts warn of falling behind neighbours unless immediate steps taken Bangladesh lags behind its regional peers in logistics efficiency, raising concerns over its export competitiveness as the country nears its LDC graduation in...
Greeley, Weld County to receive grant funding for clean transportation
Greeley Tribune - Colorado
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August 19, 2025
The Colorado Department of Transportation selected Greeley and Weld County to receive a total of $3.2 million in grant funding to help both entities construct road and transportation improvements. Weld County received $1.8 million in grant funding...