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Frankfurt Airport Emerges as Europe’s Premier Pharma Hub for Global Healthcare Innovation

Retail News Asia · July 4, 2025

In a surprising turn of events that has the retail sector abuzz, Asia’s largest e-commerce giant, Alibaba, reported an unexpected surge in revenue during the latest fiscal quarter, prompting speculation about the company’s resilience amidst global...

Airdrie freight train driver wins Woman of the Year honour at everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards

Daily Record & Sunday Mail · July 1, 2025

An Airdrie woman who is Scotland's only female freight train driver is on track for a bright future after scooping a top honour at the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards. Heather Waugh was crowned Woman of the Year at a prestigious...

Logistics firm Express Kenya unveils Sh13b real estate project

The Standard ·

Express Kenya is diversifying into real estate with a Sh13 billion mixed use development as it seeks to increase revenue stream and reduce reliance on logistics that has been its mainstay over the years. The development, dubbed Project Nexus, is...

Customs Officers Seize Illegally Transported Inflatable Boats at Kapitan Andreevo Border Checkpoint

Bulgarian News Agency ·

Customs officers discovered and seized 13 rigid-sided inflatable boats at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint, the press centre of the Svilengrad Customs Agency said on Friday. The inflatable boats were uncovered in a semi-trailer tractor with...

Dubai to launch autonomous vehicle trials; full self-driving car rollout scheduled for 2026

The Economic Times · July 6, 2025

In a significant step towards transforming its transportation landscape, Dubai is set to launch pilot trials of self-driving vehicles. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pony.ai, a global...

Trump's Decision To End Tax-Free Loophole For Low-Value Goods From China Leads To A Sharp Decline In Air Cargo Shipments

Benzinga ·

The decision by the U.S. to terminate a tax-free exemption for low-value goods from China has led to a drop in air cargo shipments from Asia to North America. What Happened: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 10.7%...

Flying Cars Market Research Report 2025-2034 Evtol Innovations Propel Revolutionary Urban Transformation, Strategic Alliances Fuel Flying Cars Ecosystem, Boosting Infrastructure And Sustainability

MENAFN · July 4, 2025

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Flying Cars Market is set to soar from USD 264.5B in 2025 to USD 6.56T by 2034, fueled by a 42.9% CAGR. This eVTOL revolution is driven by advances in battery tech, electric propulsion, and autonomous systems,...

Autonomous Boats Industry Outlook Report 2025-2034 AI And Sensor Technologies Propel Innovations, 5G And Satellite Communications To Revolutionize Operations

MENAFN · July 4, 2025

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The global Autonomous Boats Market is projected to surge from USD 1.6 billion in 2025 to USD 3.4 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 8.4%. Growth is fueled by AI-powered navigation technologies, enhanced safety, and...

BCMPA highlights co-pack services on National Logistics Day

Packaging News · July 4, 2025

The Association says that since refreshing its corporate identity in 2019 to better reflect the sector’s evolution, services such as contract packing have become a key differentiator within third-party logistics (3PL) offerings, complementing core...

China-US air shipments slump after tax-free loophole for low-value goods ends

Inside Retail Asia · July 4, 2025

Air cargo shipment volume from Asia has declined by double digits since the US cancelled a tax-free exemption for low-value packages from China early in May, trade groups and analysts said. Air cargo demand from Asia to North America declined 10.7...

India establishes dedicated maritime finance corporation to boost innovation

Offshore Energy · July 4, 2025

India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has officially inaugurated the Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), the country’s first non-banking financial company (NBFC) in the maritime sector. Credit: MoPSW Initially...

No Ninjas, Just Innovation: Ninja Van PH fortifies B2B automation capabilities with Scan-to-Print technology

Philippines Graphic · July 4, 2025

The way goods move from factories to shelves has shifted due to the continued rise of supermarkets, specialty stores, and other modern-trade formats. Instead of large, infrequent shipments, manufacturers and distributors are now making smaller,...

Dell and TD SYNNEX Launch New AI Labs to Power Innovation

AI Magazine · July 3, 2025

Craig Smith, Vice President – Data, AI and Applications – Europe at TD SYNNEX, explains why this matters: “The collaboration between TD SYNNEX and Dell empowers channel partners to unlock the full potential of AI. By integrating pre-configured...

SDAIA Explores Generative AI’s Potential to Drive Industrial Innovation in Saudi Arabia

Asharq Al-Awsat · July 4, 2025

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has held a meeting in Riyadh to discuss opportunities to enhance industrial innovation in the Kingdom through generative artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting brought together experts from the Ministry...

Demolition work on remnants of Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge to begin

CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland ·

A major milestone in the rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected start this week. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) says the demolition of what's left of the collapsed bridge could begin as early as Monday, weather...

Innovation District in Prince William receives $2.6M from state

InsideNoVa - Virginia ·

The Innovation District in Manassas is receiving a $2.6 million Growth and Opportunity for Virginia state grant in part to bolster George Mason University’s programming at its Science and Technology Campus. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the grant...

Azerbaijan launches smart transportation and automation system in pediatric medical institutions [PHOTOS]

AzerNews · July 4, 2025

A new “smart transportation system” has been implemented in eight medical institutions under the Republican Pediatric Center to improve the accuracy, speed, and traceability of laboratory sample processing in Azerbaijan, Azernews reports. The...

Provaris Energy Secures Million to Propel Hydrogen & CO2 Storage Innovation in Europe

Kalkine Media · July 4, 2025

Highlights Provaris Energy raises $1.08M to support hydrogen and CO2 tech expansion New capital backs marine transport and storage initiatives in Europe MoU with ‘K’ LINE marks a major step toward commercialising hydrogen carriers Hydrogen and...

Albanese backs AI for jobs amid OpenAI lobbying, China trade talks

SmartCompany · July 7, 2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared artificial intelligence a key pillar of Australia’s future economic model, saying it must support secure employment and national productivity. Speaking at News Corp’s Economic Outlook forum on Friday,...

Transport Minister Inaugurates GCAA Board, Urges Stronger Aviation Safety Standards

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation · July 2, 2025

By Felix Cofie Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has charged the newly inaugurated Board of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to prioritize safety and security in Ghana’s airspace in line with international standards. Speaking...