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Xwing and U.S. Air Force demonstrate fully autonomous cargo aircraft

Robotics Business Review

Source: Xwing A joint program by the U.S. has demonstrated fixed-wing cargo-carrying capability in a point-to-point flight between two airbases using a specially modified Cessna 208B Grand Caravan. In air freight alone, just under 16 million metric tons of cargo was flown worldwide in 2023. Air Force and Xwing Inc.

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Planzer and LOXO roll out urban pilot for autonomous vehicles in Switzerland

Robotics Business Review

A Volkswagen ID Buzz cargo van equipped with LOXO’s Digital Driver navigation software. Source: Planzer Planzer, a Swiss logistics company, is partnering with autonomous technology start-up LOXO to roll out their first joint project. At the center of the project is “Mathilde,” a Volkswagen ID Buzz cargo van.

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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

To safeguard operations, businesses must develop robust supply chain risk management (SCRM) strategies.

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Scope 3 Emissions – More Than Suppliers

MEM

However, there are 15 different emission sources included in scope 3, as defined by the greenhouse gas protocol corporate reporting standard. Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from purchased energy sources, most commonly this is electricity bought in to operate the business lights, IT, and machinery. Freighting and transport.

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Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (GSCRI)

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

It has also established strong interconnectivity between local as well as regional networks for cross-border trade and freight movement to flourish with streamlined and digitalized customs procedures. It’s targets include expansion of sea freight capacity and the development of railway line for multi-model connectivity by 2030.

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Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (GSCRI)

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

It has also established strong interconnectivity between local as well as regional networks for cross-border trade and freight movement to flourish with streamlined and digitalized customs procedures. It’s targets include expansion of sea freight capacity and the development of railway line for multi-model connectivity by 2030.

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Rail strike could cost manufacturers millions: CME

Canadian Manufacturing

” The possibility of a halt to freight traffic on the tracks has already had an impact, said Darby, whose organization counts Ford Canada, Maple Leaf Foods, Bombardier Inc., The Canadian Press is not naming the sources because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Cenovus Energy and Moosehead Breweries among its members.