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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon has launched a new fulfillment center in Riyadh doubling its total storage capacity in Saudi Arabia and increasing selling opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. The government has also barred major Chinese firms from buying products made by U.S.

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Doing Business in India

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Industry makes up about 27% of India’s GDP, and the industrial growth rate of 5.5% puts it in 47 th place for worldwide Industrial growth. Other Important Industries. Financial services, travel and tourism, consulting, telecommunications, real estate, and media and entertainment are also important industries in India.

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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

Supply chain industry executives are split sharply about how Mexico will fare if it is able to agree with the United States and Canada on terms to update the North American Free Trade Agreement. . Saudi Arabia was No. UAE, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain outpaced all other countries. 8; Kuwait was No. Printer-friendly version.

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Doing Business in India

QAD

Industry makes up about 27% of India’s GDP, and the industrial growth rate of 5.5% puts it in 47 th place for worldwide Industrial growth. Other Important Industries. Financial services, travel and tourism, consulting, telecommunications, real estate, and media and entertainment are also important industries in India.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

” Back in February 2010, I wrote a report highlighting how the MENA region is a growth opportunity for companies across many vertical industries, with countries such as United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt leading the way.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

And while there are some concerns about whether robots will take the place of their human counterparts in a number of industries, the owners of a restaurant employing four robot servers said it is a resounding “no.” US cargo airlines up in arms over Saudia flying rights request. JD.com opens robotic shops in Europe.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 11/25/2022-12/02/2022

All Things Supply Chain

Qatar failing to keep its climate pledge for the 2022 World Cup Before the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar pledged to make this the first carbon neutral…

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