Countryside connections
Rural England and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have today launched a consultation focused on how to “unlock rural Britain’s digital potential”.
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EU survey shows growing demand for cross-border online shopping
“More and more EU consumers are shopping online,” according to the European Commission, which today (25 July) announced the publication of the 2017 Consumer Conditions Scoreboard.
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Vincent Yong takes the helm at DHL Global Forwarding Indonesia
Southeast Asia logistics veteran Vincent Yong is the new Managing Director of Indonesia for DHL...
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Dubai drone partners
Skycart and Eniverse Technologies have reportedly formed a new partnership to create a new Dubai-based company called Space Autonomous Drones.
Read MoreBill Gates joins the list of high-profile investors in Convoy trucking network
Convoy, the technology-enabled trucking network, has raised $62m in Series B financing led by Y Combinator’s Continuity Fund. Other new investors included Cascade Investment (Bill Gates’ private investment vehicle), Mosaic Ventures, former US Senator Bill Bradley, and Barry Diller.
Read MoreDHL warns of “global talent shortage” for supply chain
DHL has warned that the impact of digitalisation and the status of the supply chain profession are driving a “global talent shortage crisis”.
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Fry’s Electronics using Deliv for same-day deliveries
US-based retailer Fry’s Electronics will be using Deliv to provide its same-day and scheduled delivery service.
Read MoreWalmart and JD.com expanding partnership
Walmart and JD.com have announced that they are expanding their cooperation to further integrate their platforms, supply chains and customer resources in China.
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