The human interface
Swiss Post is teaming up with the University of Fribourg to develop “cutting-edge, interactive technologies” that “take account of human values and fostering wellbeing in the city and urban mobility”.
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Next generation baggers
Automated Packaging Systems has introduced the new Autobag 500 and 550 series of bag packaging systems.
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French food delivery start-up Frichti raises €30m funding
Paris-based meal delivery start-up Frichti has reportedly raised €30m in a new funding round.
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MBE Worldwide buys PostNet
MBE Worldwide has bought PostNet International Franchise Corp. – the printing and shipping franchise with 660 locations in 9 countries.
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Alibaba’s Cainiao teaming up with automotive manufacturers for “smarter, greener delivery fleets”
Cainiao Network, Alibaba’s logistics affiliate, has announced that it is partnering with Chinese automotive manufacturers to make one million green-energy delivery vehicles that will be equipped with Cainiao’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.
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UPU DG calls on African Posts to diversify services
Universal Postal Union (UPU) Director General Bishar A. Hussein has called on postal operators in Africa to diversify their services in order to develop products that meet the changing needs of customers.
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New Government Relations & Public Policy head for eBay
Cathy Foster will join eBay as Vice President, Government Relations & Public Policy.
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DHL Supply Watch launched
DHL has introduced “Supply Watch” – which uses machine learning and natural language processing to detect disruptions in a company’s supply base “before they happen”.
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