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U.S. blocks plan to charge ‘carbon tax’ on global shipping emissions
The U.S. succeeded in blocking a global fee on shipping emissions as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations. The world’s largest maritime nations had been deliberating on adopting regulations to move the...

G E Shipping to sell 2005-built Jag Pooja tanker as part of fleet restructuring
Following the sale of Jag Pooja, G E Shipping will continue to operate a fleet of 40 vessels. The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (G E Shipping) on Friday said that it has signed a contract to sell its 2005-built Medium Range Product...

Salzgitter and Oldendorff Partner for Greener Shipping
Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, has forged a significant long-term partnership with Oldendorff Carriers aimed at slashing carbon emissions in the maritime transport of iron ore. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in...
Alabama Mercedes-Benz plant ends contract with plant logistics provider with 200 workers: ‘This chapter is ending’
A trucking and logistics company is ending a nearly 30-year relationship with Mercedes-Benz in Vance. Averitt has announced it will conclude its contract with the automaker on Dec. 31, affecting nearly 200 jobs ranging from drivers to...

Wynne Systems Upgrades Logistics Solution with HERE Technologies Integration Featuring Advanced Mapping
Wynne Systems has partnered with HERE Technologies to enhance its Logistics Solution with advanced mapping capabilities, delivering greater precision and efficiency for organizations managing large fleets. This integration, automatically available...

2026 Will Be the Year of Orange Smartphones
Summary iPhone 17 Pro's Cosmic Orange is now one of the most popular colors in the smartphone industry. Orange Android smartphones are nothing new, but Apple's adoption will push orange into the mainstream. Orange phones pop and look great with...

RCS Is a Walled Garden, Just Like iMessage
The Rich-Communication Standard, known as RCS, was originally promised as a replacement for SMS that offered all the perks of modern chat platforms without being locked down. But so far, its walls are nearly as steep as in any other walled garden....

Oakham says 'not in my backyard' to battery storage plan
OAKHAM ― Hundreds of residents nearly filled a school gymnasium on Thursday, Oct. 16, to voice concerns about a proposed battery storage facility. Many who spoke during the three-hour public hearing believe the project could trigger dangerous...

Can nuclear power curb shipping's huge carbon footprint?
On July 21, 1959, former US First Lady Mamie Eisenhower smashed a champagne bottle against the towering hull of the NS Savannah before the newly built ship slid into the Delaware River, carrying with it the lofty promise that shipping would be...

The Only Phone Feature I Care About Now is a Macro Camera
If you can't handle pictures of bugs less cute than the above jumping spider, you probably don't want to go any further. I've recently come to the realization that my decade-long love affair with the flagship phone has come to a necessary end....

How Technology Makes Logistics Smarter and More Reliable
In the current dynamic world of online shopping, the essence of a brand’s reputation hinges on its speed and reliability. Regardless of whether you run a small online boutique or a vast retail operation, customers anticipate smooth order...

Waaree Energies Q2 Profit Surges 134% YoY to ₹878 Cr On Strong Operational Growth
Mumbai-based Waaree Energies reported an impressive 69.96% year-on-year (YoY) growth in Q2 FY26, with quarterly income of ₹6,226.54 crore. the numbers will no doubt reassure investors who have been spooked by the volatility in the US market, a key...

The Festive Shift: How Indian Companies Are Turning to Tech-Enabled, Eco-Friendly Gifting Options.
With the advent and widespread adoption of technology, the corporate gifting landscape has undergone a silent transformation. New-age gifting, loyalty, and prepaid solutions have arrived in the market. They leverage innovative ideas, environmental...

Iron Mountain: King Of Storage And Dispositions Offers Robust Return Prospects
IRM's Matterhorn Strategy: Accelerating Growth has worked out brilliantly, with it triggering the accelerated Growth Businesses segment at a 4Y CAGR of +20%. This builds upon the expansion of Growth Businesses revenue share at 28% in 2025, up from...

RVNL driving sustainable rail projects for stronger, connected India: Company CMD
"With a strong focus on engineering excellence and innovation, RVNL remains a key enabler of India's vision for modern, future-ready railway infrastructure," the company said.The Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has been delivering technically advanced...

Fisheries Act charge withdrawn against Dartmouth company in juvenile eel case
A charge under the Fisheries Act against a Halifax-area transport company related to a seizure of roughly $250,000 worth of juvenile eels last year has been withdrawn by the prosecution. An official with Igloo Transport Ltd. said in the interview...

The Best Switch 2 Storage Upgrade Is Finally on Sale at Amazon UK
The Switch 2 may have landed with more power and a bigger internal drive, but 256GB still disappears fast once you start downloading a few modern games. That’s why this deal on the 1TB Lexar Play Pro Micro SD Express card is worth a look. It’s one...

PCFC signs 6 Strategic Agreements with Leading Government and Technology Entities
Al Neyadi: Our partnerships at GITEX reflect PCFC’s commitment to building a sustainable technological ecosystem that drives digital transformation and reinforces Dubai and the UAE’s position as a global hub for innovation The Ports, Customs and...

India's logistics cost to reduce to single digit by December: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that India's logistics costs will drop to single digits by December this year, falling to 9% from 16% due to expressway expansion. New Delhi, Logistics cost in India will come down to single digit by December...

Mint Miner offers a potential daily profit of $6,900, which explains why passive crypto income will be so crucial in 2025
Furthermore, the crypto market in 2025 is experiencing significant volatility, with Bitcoin prices fluctuating at high levels. ETF delays, policy uncertainty, and liquidity constraints are contributing to cautious and even panicky market...