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This Week in Logistics News (September 30 – October 6)

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The reports underscore how private air fleets of express delivery companies are coping with a yearlong downturn in parcel volumes amid a broader freight recession that is also hurting airlines that carry general cargo. ASL Airlines Ireland operates nine 737-800s in Europe under the Amazon livery. or UPS Inc.

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Boom Time for the Shared Economy within Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

The company launched in Sydney in 2012 and has since expanded its global reach into New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, counting a total of more than two million users —with an employee count of just 209. Leaning on AI Technology. 5) Freightos, Shipa Freight, Convoy. 6) Shipa Delivery, Postmates, and Instacart.

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Doing Business in Belgium

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Belgium has 41 airports, 26 of which have paved runways and six of which can handle large cargo aircraft. percent followed by Ireland and China at just over four percent each. The seven registered air freight carriers in Belgium carried 1.4 billion metric tons of goods in 2015. The Netherlands accounts for 17.3 percent, France 9.5

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This Week in Logistics News (March 18 – 24)

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Manna Aero has already done over 100,000 drone deliveries in multiple locations in Ireland and is trending to hit over 1,000 deliveries per day in individual dense urban markets. pounds of cargo in a hold with about 1,800 cubic inches of space. The company’s latest drone, the X-drone, carries about 7.5 kg CO2e.

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Covid-19 Govt Support For Business By Country + How to Apply

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The Republic of Ireland Government support package. Who: All commercial tenants in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Republic of Ireland Coronavirus support package. Ireland has set aside €3.7 Plus a €5,000 grant towards financial planning / application costs via Enterprise Ireland. How: No action needed.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 27 – April 3)

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Samsung to use Manna drone service for delivery drop-offs in Ireland. Manna, which has been licensed to operate in Ireland for some time, partnered with Tesco on drone home deliveries last September in Oranmore. America’s imports are stuck on ships floating off LA. H Mart plans micro-fulfillment center to fuel online grocery.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

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Croatia has the highest number of freeports in the EU with Austria, Belgium, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Sweden having none. Rishi Sunak’s 2016 research paper suggested freeports could stimulate economic activity in the UK – and potentially create 86,000 jobs Will Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland get new freeports?