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Darkstore Takes Airbnb Approach to E-Commerce Fulfillment

App-driven startup Darkstore, which matches e-commerce shippers with urban fulfillment centers that have excess capacity to facilitate same-day delivery, will use a new cash infusion to expand beyond the three markets it currently serves.

United Airlines and Lufthansa Announce Cargo Joint Venture Agreement

United Airlines (UAL) and Lufthansa Cargo have signed a joint venture agreement for cargo cooperation on routes between the U.S. and Europe. The partners say they plan to provide a range of benefits to customers by cooperating on capacity and aligning booking and handling processes.

Amazon's On-Demand Manufacturing Sends Tremors Through Supply Chain

If Amazon's latest clothing manufacturing plans become a reality, air cargo companies could stand to lose billions in revenues. Last week, the e-commerce giant was awarded a patent for a localized manufacturing setup that eliminates much of the traditional supply chain, bringing manufacturing closer to consumers than ever before.

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UPS Talks About New Saturday Ground Pickup, Delivery

UPS recently announced it was adding Saturday pickup and delivery for its ground division, initially in 15 markets and expanding to 4,700 U.S. cities and towns by the busy holiday season, and to 5,800 locations next year.

Norway to Build Mile-Long Freight Ship Tunnel

Norway is to build the world's largest tunnel for ships, having granted permission for a 1.7km (1 mile) passageway to be burrowed under a rocky peninsula in the north west of the country.

Post-Brexit Customs Checks a 'Catastrophe' for UK Shipping

The introduction of physical customs checks following Brexit would be a catastrophe for British ports and shipping and would likely reduce the volume of trade, the head of the sector's UK industry body said.

UPS Adds 400 Dangerous Commodities to Its Fly List

UPS is heading into the "danger zone," saying it is ready to handle a wider range of higher-risk goods. The express giant is now allowing an additional 400 "dangerous" commodities onto its global air network, as well as increasing the size of allowable shipment. The company is also adding more than 300 products across its ground network in Europe.

How Fast Fashion Exposes Retailers to Supply Chain Compliance Risks

Once upon a time, new fashion collections were introduced in the fall and spring. Socialites followed the runway shows to select looks for their charity balls. Families went "back-to-school" wardrobe shopping. Spring looks showcased lightweight fabrics and pastels. A smaller winter show featured cruise wear.

APL Starts First Direct Indonesia-U.S. Trade Lane

Container shipper APL has started the industry's first direct service from Jakarta, Indonesia, to the U.S., the company announced.

DHL Doubles Down on Green Delivery Vehicles

Deutsche Post DHL Group (DP-DHL) says it's embracing the green revolution, doubling the production capacity of its own electric vehicles from 10,000 to as many as 20,000 by the end of the year. The news follows an announcement earlier that DP-DHL will reduce all logistics-related growth emissions to zero in net terms by 2050.

Drones to Fly Blood Between European Hospitals

The Swiss aviation regulator has given the green light to a plan by Swiss Post to fly laboratory samples such as blood between hospitals using drones.

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The Brexit Clock Is Ticking. How Should Global Companies Respond?

On March 29, British Prime Minister Theresa May officially set into motion the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union, beginning a two-year period of negotiation and closure. The clock is ticking.

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