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Shipping ports feeling the affects of supply chain delays across Canada

Canadian Manufacturing

The pandemic sent shockwaves through the global supply chain and the backlogs are mounting even as freight volumes fall in North America this year. The delays stem from several choke points along the chain, including backed-up warehouses, staff shortages and rail capacity. Meanwhile cargo vessels sat at anchor for 9.6

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Vancouver port traffic dips in 2022, signalling towards a recesssion

Canadian Manufacturing

Cargo volumes at Canada’s largest port fell by three per cent last year as the global economy began to show signs of a slowdown. Cruises were one area to come roaring back after a two-year hiatus, with a record 307 vessels dropping anchor in Vancouver — though the number of passengers still fell 24 per cent below 2019 levels.

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Nature-inspired tech to move transport towards net-zero

E&T

He and his team use nature-inspired computing – a form of artificial intelligence that is based on how the natural world organises itself rather than recreating human reasoning – to evolve solutions that minimise vehicles needed, reduce journey distances, and efficiently load and route cargoes to reduce the carbon footprint of transport.

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Japan Mobility Show (JMS) 2023 Spotlights Innovations and Growth Opportunities across the Mobility Ecosystem

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Accordingly, there are around 475 exhibitors at the first edition of JMS 2023, more than double the 192 exhibitors at the final edition of TMS 2019. Tightening labor regulations and driver shortages across the country’s supply chain have been creating growth opportunities for last-mile delivery vehicles.

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Technological advancements in the Export Industry

Dinesh Mishra

Nowadays, with the right technology and tools, export and import professionals are able to optimise repetitive tasks, can track their cargo around the world 24/7, or get quicker and almost immediate responses to their logistic operations. Sensors are built into trucks, cargo ships, etc.,

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EV Adoption: The India Story  

Dinesh Mishra

Supply chains of minerals such as aluminium, of which India is the second producer and an exporter, could be explored. We still have to import the grade of aluminium fit for battery use – the focus needs to be on developing the supply chain of aluminium, for example.

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Rotor Technologies propels advances in autonomous helicopters

Robotics Business Review

In late 2019, after years of studying aviation and aerospace engineering, Hector (Haofeng) Xu decided to learn to fly helicopters. Rotor is able to leverage Robinson’s existing supply chain, and potential customers are comfortable with an aircraft they’ve worked with before — even if no one is sitting in the pilot seat.

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