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U.K. Union Boss Seeks Coordinated Strikes to ‘Maximize’ Effect

The government has so far refused to offer pay hikes for public sector workers beyond the levels suggested by pay review bodies that it says are independent.

Shortlands railway station, closed due to strike action by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport, near Sevenoaks, U.K., on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. Photo: Bloomberg

Retail Predictions for 2023: Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Clean Contract Data

Retailers must rely on digital tools to help manage and optimize their operations impacted by inflation.

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Watch: The Role of AI in Transforming Last-Mile Delivery

Artificial intelligence has penetrated virtually every aspect of modern life, and last-mile delivery is no exception, says Bart De Muynck, chief industry officer with project 44.

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U.K. PM Plans Imminent U.K. Strike Law and Urges Unions to Talk

The legislation would allow employers to fire striking workers in essential sectors and sue trade unions if they fail to provide a minimum level of service.

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Domino’s, Pizza Hut and Other Pizzerias Struggle to Find Delivery Drivers

For workers, rising fuel and car-maintenance costs have made the job less appealing.

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Xi and Marcos Agree to Boost Ties, Consult on Maritime Issues

The Philippines is seeking loans from Beijing for infrastructure projects and Marcos has called China the country’s strongest partner in pandemic recovery.

Philippines president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Photo: Bloomberg

Watch: How Are Parcel Companies Surviving in Difficult Times?

Dinesh Dixit, vice president of account management with LogiNext, describes the challenges that parcel companies are facing today, and how technology might ease their pain.

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C.H. Robinson Ousts CEO Bob Biesterfeld

Earnings fell sharply in the second half of 2022, and its international freight-forwarding arm is exposed to competition from big global operators.

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Germany Imports First LNG From the U.S. at New Uniper Terminal

Berlin fast-tracked its first LNG import terminals by renting five floating storage and re-gasification units.

The Hoegh Esperanza FSRU approaches Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on December 15. Photo: Bloomberg

Watch: The Five 'Cs' of the Parcel Business

Jason Smith, relationship manager with U.S. Bank, lists the "Five Cs" of the parcel business, and tells which one is the most important to carriers today.

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Yemen Plans $130 Million Port, Road in Mahra to Move Minerals

The country has been devastated by a seven-year conflict that spurred a humanitarian catastrophe. The project will provide an opportunity for improvement, the official said.

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How to Avoid Demurrage, Detention and Storage Charges

Two years of logistics logjams have burdened ocean shippers with costly increases in demurrage, detention and storage fees.

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