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

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So, when it comes to sustainability, we should be focusing on reducing emissions in the ocean that can kill off plant life. 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.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (September 18 – 24)

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McDonald’s pledges to offer more sustainable Happy Meal toys. Circular supply chains are becoming more commonplace as consumers and businesses alike look to reduce their carbon footprint and increase sustainability initiatives. McDonald’s has announced that it will offer more sustainable Happy Meal toys worldwide by the end of 2025.

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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?