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Octopus Energy Lines Up to Become German Offshore Wind Developer

The U.K.’s second-largest household energy provider aims to bid in the country’s wind auctions in the “next year or two,” said chief executive officer Greg Jackson.

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Abuse of Consumer Returns Policies Rife, Report Finds

Among those who admitted to committing returns policy abuse, fraud, or other unfavorable return behaviors, between 20% and 30% said they engaged in this behavior at least once a week.

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Strategic M&A with Tech Startups is the Path to Supply Chain Resiliency In 2024

Retailers and logistics companies run tight margins, and developing AI or AR systems in-house, from the ground up, is prohibitively expensive.

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Watch: Last-Mile Speed Meets Last-Mile Quality

When it comes to meeting customer expectations for last-mile delivery, it's not just about speed. Service quality and visibility are equally important, says Jim Waters, vice president of marketing with Frayt.

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U.S. Lawmakers Demand Tougher Enforcement of China Forced Labor Import Ban

Leaders of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party wrote in a letter that the Biden administration should work harder to enforce the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

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Michigan Pilots Roadway that Charges EVs as They Drive

The quarter-mile segment of 14th Street will be used to test and perfect the technology ahead of making it available to the public within a few years.

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Iveco Group, BASF Team Up for European Battery Recycling Process

BASF will arrange the recycling process for lithium-ion batteries produced by the group on its vans, buses and trucks, including the collection, packaging, transporting and recycling processes in European countries.

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South African Supply-Chain Disruptions Far From Over, PwC says

South African companies need to reduce their reliance on supply chains affected by conflict and prioritize domestic sourcing, production and distribution, PWC said.

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Boeing Faces More Pressure as United CEO Vents Frustrations

While the White House is monitoring the discussions, there’s no indication yet of what steps the Biden administration would take in response to complaints about Boeing.

Scott Kirby. Photographer: Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg

Five Criteria for Choosing Your Next E-Commerce Delivery Partner

This guide helps you navigate the complexities of the choice, ensuring that your chosen partner not only aligns with your brand's goals, but also elevates your customers' experience.

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Cummins, Daimler and Paccar to Build Mississippi Plant for EV Truck Batteries

Trucking operators have been slow to invest in the vehicles because of concerns about cost and durability and a lack of battery-charging infrastructure to support trucks on long hauls.

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ONE Announces Order for 12 Methanol Dual-Fuel Containerships

The vessels are designed to flex between methanol and conventional diesel bunker fuel and will include technologies such as optimized hull form, waste heat recovery systems and bow windshield.

A methanol-fueled ship. Image: Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE)

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