Alibaba’s Jack Ma joins UK Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Group
Jack Ma, the founder and executive chairman of Alibaba, has been appointed a member of UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s Business Advisory Group.
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E-commerce growth driving logistics and warehousing trends
A new report from commercial real estate services firm Colliers International Group has claimed that there is a “critical need” for more extensive global logistics and warehousing networks to support the growth of e-commerce demand.
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Bringing the way we think about location back to the future
Guy Davenport, managing director of Locpin Ltd, argues that we need to change the way we think about location.
Read MoreArgos warns profits could be lower than expected
Home Retail Group, the parent company of Argos, has warned that full-year profits could be lower than expected, as a result of “trading uncertainty”, a “challenging first half” and the investment that has been made in launching the new Fast Track same-day home delivery and store collection services.
Read MoreUPS to pay $4.2m to settle false claims allegations
UPS has agreed to pay $4.2m to 14 US states, the District of Columbia, New York City and Chicago to resolve allegations that it routinely falsified delivery records regarding state and city government packages.
Read MoreFedEx Express and pilots agree new contract
FedEx Express has reached an agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) over a new contract for its pilots.
Read MoreRoyal Mail extends Local Collect network
Royal Mail has announced the extension of its Local Collect network, with the addition of new collection points at 1,222 Royal Mail delivery offices.
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Delhivery invests in “hyperlocal” delivery start-up Opinio
Indian logistics company Delhivery led the latest funding round for hyperlocal delivery start-up Opinio.
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