Amazon has ordered a fleet of six Flexi Truck articulated forklift trucks for its DXB3 fulfillment centre in Dubai Logistics City, UAE. The e-commerce site launched in the UAE in May 2019 and, spread over 32,700 square metres and stocked with more than 4 million products, the DXB3 site is …
Read More »Winners announced at 2021 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards
The winners of the 2021 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been announced. Now in their 14th year, the awards celebrated 16 outstanding individuals working in the transport and logistics sector, honouring and championing their achievements as well as showcasing them as role models for the next generation …
Read More »Industry sectors set to take the lead in rapid testing, reducing transmission and opening up the economy
Industry sectors such as Finance, Construction, Tertiary, Agriculture, Engineering, Retail among others introducing frequent lateral flow testing to their working environments can help to reduce spreading of the virus across multiple workplaces, reducing transmission and therefore allowing us to open up the economy. Antoine Dreyfus, former director of Amazon devices …
Read More »The 2021 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards are now open for entries
The 2021 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, launched to inspire more women to progress careers in the industry, are open for nominations until 8th February 2021. Now in their 14th year, the awards celebrate the vital contribution women make to transport and logistics showcasing progression, accomplishments and increasing …
Read More »Volvo first to deliver Amazon Alexa in new heavy-duty trucks
The new Volvo FH, Volvo FH16, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX will be the first commercial heavy-duty trucks to come with Alexa built in. The integration of Alexa will enable truck drivers to get directions, make phone calls, listen to the news and access entertainment, all with simple voice commands. …
Read More »Discover the women keeping the country moving in times of change
The 2021 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, launched to inspire more women to progress careers in the industry, are open for nominations until 8th February 2021. Now in their 14th year, the awards celebrate the vital contribution women make to transport and logistics showcasing progression, accomplishments and increasing …
Read More »2020 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics finalists announced
The finalists for the 2020 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been announced. Against the backdrop of the global Covid-19 crisis, which has demonstrated the critical role the industry plays in keeping the world moving, the finalists represent 60 of the most outstanding individuals working in transport and …
Read More »Prime stakes: This year’s Amazon Prime Day(s) will be a $6.7bn bonanza to lure in new members, forecasts e-commerce expert
Amazon’s business model relies on attracting new members, and it will offer over 1 million deals on Prime Day this year to reel them in, says e-commerce delivery specialist ParcelHero. But can its marketplace traders afford to join in? Amazon’s Prime Day will set new records this year, says the …
Read More »1 o’clock, 2 o’clock, 3 o’ clock; drop. We’re going to shop around the clock tonight
Amazon’s $800 million investment in free next-day deliveries may be making headlines, but the home delivery expert ParelHero says same-day 24/7 deliveries are the future of e-commerce. ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks MILT, says: ‘Next day deliveries are really yesterday’s news. Where the battle for our purses, wallets …
Read More »Jeff Bezos to be inducted into World´s Pantheon of Logistics
The Logistics Hall of Fame will soon have a new member. Amazon founder and internet pioneer Jeff Bezos has been elevated to the ranks of the world’s most famous logisticians. He has been honoured as a “revolutioniser of e-commerce and logistics”. Bezos will be officially inducted in a ceremony at …
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