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China to Limit Exports of Graphite to Protect National Security

Under the rule, which will be enforced starting December 1, exporters will have to apply for permits to ship two different types of graphite.

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Amazon Planning Drone Package Deliveries in the U.K., Italy

The retail giant said October 18 that it will introduce autonomous aircraft delivery in the U.K. and Italy by late 2024.

Amazon's MK27-2 drone. Photo: Amazon

Logistics Take Centerstage at the African Energy Week 2023 Conference

During a panel discussion, participants examined the efficient services being provided by the energy sector with Dennis Malkoc, the business development manager at Universal Africa Lines.

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NIC Urges the U.K.'s Biggest Cities to Introduce Congestion Charges

The National Infrastructure Commission asked the government to invest over $26.7 billion in public transportation systems in Manchester, Leeds, Bristol and Birmingham.

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Revised SYNACOMEX Grain Charter Approved by BIMCO

The revised charter party now features BIMCO’s anti-corruption clause and an updated version of war risks as well as sanctions clauses.

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Pakistan PM Wants to Make the Country into a Trade, Transit and Transport Hub

At a forum held during the 2023 Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China, PM Kakar said that the country has already operationalized its deep seaport of Gwadar.

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New CII Clause Adopted by BIMCO for Voyage Charter Parties

The clause, which aims to create more collaboration between charterers and shipowners to cut carbon emissions, was adopted by BIMCO’s Documentary Committee October 11.

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REI Co-op Opens Distribution Center in Lebanon, Tennessee

The new state-of-the-art distribution center will serve more than 60 stores and 5.6 million REI members in the region.

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The Israel-Palestine Conflict Could Disrupt Trade Flows In and Out of the Region

The conflict could interrupt trade between Israel and other major markets, such as the U.S., Germany and India, over the next few weeks.

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U.S. Import Cargo Volumes Expected to Slow After Hitting 2023 Peak

U.S. ports handled 1.96 million TEU in August, less than the 2 million TEU the NRF originally expected the ports to handle that month.

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Intermodal Association of North America Launches Online Course

The course is made up of eight modules covering topics such as seaport operations, container terminal operations, truck transport and rail operations.

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Self-Driving Trucks are 'Not Anywhere Close'

Professor Missy Cummings explained the limitations of artificial intelligence, warning, “There’s so much hype out there; it’s your job as supply chain executives to understand what’s real and what’s not.”

Professor Missy Cummings. Photo: Helen Atkinson

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