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Aurora Begins Commercial Driverless Trucking in Texas, Ushering in a New Era of Freight

Logistics Viewpoints

With roundtrip driverless hauls between Dallas and Houston occurring on a regular basis, the company is the first to deploy a self-driving class 8 trucking service in the U.S. Following the closure of its safety case, Aurora began regular driverless customer deliveries between Dallas and Houston this week.

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Apple’s $500 Billion Investment in Artificial Intelligence

Logistics Viewpoints

This ambitious initiative is set to transform various aspects of the supply chain, from manufacturing and job creation to research and development, infrastructure upgrades, and sustainability efforts. Long-Term Impact on the Supply Chain Apples $500 billion investment is poised to have a lasting impact on the supply chain landscape.

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How Shipping Containers Revolutionized the Supply Chain Industry!

Supply Chain Game Changer

(Infographic) Shipping containers have left a mark on the supply chain industry and beyond. What may seem like simple steel boxes have transformed the international trade landscape, reshaping supply chains, economies, and even urban development. The post How Shipping Containers Revolutionized the Supply Chain Industry!

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Preventing Workplace Injuries in Logistics and Supply Chain Operations!

Supply Chain Game Changer

In logistics and supply chain operations, it’s even more crucial. Broken tools are dangerous. Using tools that fit well reduces strain. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), thousands of workers in the logistics and supply chain sector suffer injuries annually.

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Beyond The Rails and Roads: The State of Intermodal with Anne Reinke

The Logistics of Logistics

from Rice University in Houston, TX and a J.D. Policy Advocacy: IANA actively monitors federal and state legislative and regulatory initiatives affecting the intermodal supply chain, providing education and insights to policymakers to shape favorable policies and regulations for the industry. Department of Transportation.

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Apple supplier Jabil plans $500M venture to build AI data centers

Freight Waves

Petersburg, Florida, Jabil is a global manufacturing and supply chain solutions company. Related: Tech giant Foxconn creating 600 jobs with $450M Houston investment Jabil has 30 facilities across the U.S. and more than 100 worldwide, with investments in automation, robotics and process optimization.

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Walmart Looks to Expand Drone Deliveries to Five Cities

Supply Chain Brain

As part of its partnership with drone company Wing, the retail giant intends to bring drone deliveries to Houston, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta and Charlotte by June of 2026, and will expand existing services in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. A year later, the retailer added drone deliveries to its app for DFW customers.