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Drones Play Increasing Role in Hurricane Recovery Efforts

For drone users, Hurricane Harvey is likely to be the event that propelled unmanned aircraft to become integral parts of government and corporate disaster-recovery efforts.

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Cargo's Crystal Ball: The Power of Machine Learning

Many shippers were caught off-guard last August when the world's seventh-largest container line suddenly went into receivership. An estimated $14bn in cargo was left in limbo after two-thirds of South Korea-based Hanjin's fleet - some 93 vessels - were seized, stranded or denied entry into ports.

Gas Will Be World's Primary Energy Source in 2035, Forecast Says

Oil and gas will be crucial components of the world's energy future, according to DNV GL's forecast of the energy transition. While renewable energy will grow its share of the energy mix, gas will become the largest single source of energy from 2034.

Opinion: Using Automation to Combat the Impending Labor Shortage

Carriers and third-party logistics operators have warned for years of an impending driver shortage, and now it is becoming clearer that this is a symptom of a much broader labor shortage facing the logistics industry that will impact drivers, dispatchers, and warehouse and dock workers.

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Mexican Businesses Have a New Way to Sell Goods in China Thanks to Alibaba

Chinese retail giant Alibaba's executive chairman Jack Ma and Mexican president Enrique Pena Nieto have backed an agreement that aims to help Mexican businesses sell goods in China using Alibaba's business-to-business trading site.

A Third of Firms Don't Comply With Slavery Law, Survey Finds

One third of businesses have failed to complete a modern slavery statement despite being required by law to do so, according to a report by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).

How Chocolate Exposes Brexit Trade Risks

Sean Ramsden and his family have been shipping British food abroad since the U.K. joined the European Union more than four decades ago.

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As The Gig Economy Grows, So Does Its Downside

Futurists extol the virtues of the gig economy - a world of contract workers who call their own hours and enjoy a degree of independence not available to full-timers. But there's a downside to that scenario as well.

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Recruiting a New Generation of Supply-Chain Talent

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Members of European Parliament Call for Fines After Tainted Eggs Failures

Members of the European Parliament have called for a faster alert system and fines for states that fail to share food safety information following a tainted eggs scandal.

Buzz Kill for Pot Farmers: Lower Prices

After decades of dodging law enforcement and fighting for legalization, U.S. marijuana growers face a new challenge: low prices.

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European Court Limits Employers' Right to Monitor Workers

Europe's human rights court this week limited the ability of companies to read employees' email, overturning an earlier ruling that seemed to give them broad leeway in monitoring workplace communications.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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