The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Amazingly their blood delivery drone operation in Rwanda distributes 70% of that nation’s blood. Zipline’s fixed wing UAV delivery systems in Rwanda are moving at 100 kilometers per hour with no stop lights. Singapore for example has allowed for delivery to ships in its waters. It’s not all about blood either.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2016

Wal-Mart cuts delivery time for pilot shipping plan (Reuters). Hapag-Lloyd, Five Asian Liners Form New Shipping Alliance (Bloomberg). March 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). I firmly believe in the value and importance of innovation — in technology, medicine, transportation, business models, and other areas.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub. In Rwanda, Drones Deliver Medical Supplies to Remote Areas (WSJ – sub. Ryder Forms Strategic Partnership with Plug and Play to Support Development of Innovative Supply Chain and Logistics Startups. Shipping firm Clarksons braces for data leak after refusing to pay hacker (The Guardian).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

This is fuelling investment and innovation in the area, which in turn is creating a sizeable market. What’s more, faster delivery times could potentially reduce shipping costs for customers, and this, in turn, may result in a sales boost for retailers. For example, in the US alone drone delivery has grown from a $40 ?million

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