This week, DHL and IBM released a joint report on the development of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) technology and its potential to change the logistics industry – noting that, in many ways, A.I. is already making profound changes to the retail environment, not all of which are positive. While there are many ways to
Month: April 2018
Hurricane-Damaged Cars Moving Again as U.S. Exports
Vehicles damaged in Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath at an auction lot operated by Adesa, a division of KAR Auction Services Inc., in Houston in September 2017. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG NEWS Thousands of vehicles swept up in Hurricane Harvey last year are being shipped around the world after insurers declared them total losses in
Kenyan Airways sacks 22 Nigerian workers, Workers’ Union kicks
Airline accuse union of failing in its duty to protect the interest of its members On Friday, 13th April 2018, Kenya Airways sacked 22 out of its 26 Nigerian employees, representing 86.4% of the entire workforce in the country, and retained only the country manager, the station manager and two others. Sources
UPS appoints president of U.S. operations
UPS has appointed George Willis president of its U.S. operations, effective May 1. He succeeds Myron Gray, who will retire after 40 years with the company. “We are pleased to appoint George Willis to lead U.S. Operations. His deep operating experience will be invaluable as he leads a substantial part of the company, which is
DHL Global Forwarding targets startups with Berlin helpdesk
With the proliferation of startups in today’s increasingly digital economy, DHL Global Forwarding, the ocean- and air-forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL, launched a Berlin helpdesk intended specifically to help its startup and entrepreneur customers. The Start-Up Helpdesk, which offers logistics and supply chain services and advice, “acts as a link between
FedEx Freight President And CEO Michael Ducker To Retire In August
FedEx Corp. said that Michael Ducker, President and CEO of its FedEx Freight subsidiary, will retire effective August 15, 2018. Ducker took the helm at FedEx Freight in 2014 after spending close to 40 years at FedEx Express. His successor will be named later. Ducker joined FedEx Express in 1975 and served
Southwest Airlines Passengers Thought Death Was near as Plane Attempted Landing in Storm
Flight 3461 was forced to land in Panama City after severe weather. landing from HELL passengers cried, vomited, and sent goodbye texts as their flight attempted to land in a heavy storm (LUV) Passengers on board a Southwest Airlines plane screamed, cried and vomited during an attempted landing in a storm
Toyota to launch ‘talking’ vehicles in United States in 2021
Toyota logos are seen at City Toyota in Daly City, California, U.S., October 3, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Lam Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) plans to start selling U.S. vehicles that can talk to each other using short-range wireless technology in 2021, the Japanese automaker said on Monday, potentially preventing thousands of accidents annually. The
Thunderstorms cause delays at FedEx Memphis facilities
On Saturday, FedEx Express notified clients and shareholders of “substantial flight and sort disruptions” due to severe thunderstorms in Memphis, which could potentially delay delivery times of freight moving through the express carrier’s hub location. The water level of the Mississippi River, which is in close proximity to some of the
