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Innovative testbeds: Transport emerges as one of AV’s hottest sectors
Installation
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June 5, 2025
Transport hubs, with airports at the forefront, are becoming ‘innovative testbeds’ for data-driven, connected and customer-centric displays. The speed of change is dizzying as technological advances, allied to public demand for a better...
Luxury packaging goes greener, lighter and smarter–Bain & Company and Fedrigoni report
The AI Journal
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June 5, 2025
Survey of over 500 executives across the luxury packaging value chain, the study offers a clear message: sustainability is no longer an option—it’s an expectation for customers Half of luxury packaging leaders say sustainable solutions will...
No one seems willing to take on taxi industry’s anti-competitive behaviour
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 5, 2025
The industry likes to emphasise that, unlike buses, it receives no subsidies from government – but when will the authorities take them on for their mafia-style behaviour? SA’s 250 000-odd minibus taxis are a blessing or curse, depending on whether...
Nigerian Railway Corporation announces extra Lagos-Ibadan, Warri-Itakpe train trips for Eid-al-Kabir
Nairametrics
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June 5, 2025
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has added extra trips to its Lagos-Ibadan and Warri-Itakpe train services for Thursday, June 5, 2025, in response to increased passenger demand during the Eid-al-Kabir festive period. According to a press...
Russian PM called on CIS countries to join unified customs transit system of EEU
APA
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CIS countries can now join the unified customs transit system operating within the Eurasian Economic Union, said Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government held in the capital of Tajikistan,...
10 Digital Business Opportunities In Nigeria’s Exploding Cashless Economy
Daily Independent
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June 5, 2025
2 INTRODUCTION At last there is something to celebrate about Nigeria. The digital economy is working in Nigeria despite our shortcomings as a nation. The use of mobile phones is very high, internet penetration is growing very fast, at one of the...
Only four taxi companies approved for passenger transport in Dushanbe. Others lose licenses?
Asia Plus
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09:40, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The Dushanbe city administration has granted permission for only four taxi companies to operate in the capital. These approved companies—Eco-Taxi, Olucha-Auto, Koviyon, and Safo-Taxi—will now provide taxi services,...
Uber for Business appoints head of enterprise to drive UK growth
Travolution
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June 5, 2025
Role to help businesses gain control over ground transportation Uber for Business has announced Andrew Laughlan as its new head of enterprise for the UK. Laughlan brings extensive experience in the mobility and transportation industries. Before...
Uzbekistan, Bulgaria Poised To Ignite Economic Momentum At Upcoming Business Forum
MENAFN
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June 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 5. Tashkent will host an Uzbek-Bulgarian business forum aimed at strengthening economic ties and developing investment cooperation between the countries on June 11, Trend reports. The forum...
Transport Ministry recalls 645 Bus Route permits
Trinidad Express
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June 4, 2025
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has recalled of all Priority Bus Route (PBR) Letter Permits numbered 0001 to 0645. The identified permits shall be rendered invalid as of July 1, 2025, the ministry said in a release yesterday. It...
European Industry Under Siege: China Deploys Rare Earths As Economic Weapon
Zero Hedge
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Submitted by Thomas Kolbe As U.S. tariffs tighten the screws on China’s export machine, Beijing is striking back—with strategic precision. Export restrictions on rare earths are now Beijing’s latest move to break down European trade barriers and...
Mexico emerges as major threat to this business of India! Mukesh Ambani can compete because…
India.com
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June 5, 2025
Home Business Mexico emerges as major threat to this business of India! Mukesh Ambani can compete because… If Ambani’s model is applied and tried by other Indian Mango businesspersons, it can make India a biggest exporter of mangoes in the world....
Uzbekistan Launches Pilot Freight Transport Along New Corridor To China And Mongolia
MENAFN
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June 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 5. Uzbekistan's Ministry of Transport, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has launched the first pilot freight transport along the Uzbekistan–Kyrgyzstan–China–Mongolia...
CALIFORNIA BRIEFS: Owner of Santee trucking company charged in $2 million credit card scheme
Imperial Valley Press - California
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SAN DIEGO Owner of Santee trucking company charged in $2 million credit card scheme Hasan Korkmaz, 44, of Las Vegas, the owner and operator of San Diego Logistics Group Inc., a Santee trucking company, was arraigned in federal court today on an...
► Oshkosh Corporation Renames Defense Segment to Transport Segment and Appoints Steve Nordlund as President
EDR Magazine
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June 4, 2025
June 3, 2025, Oshkosh, WI — Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, today announced the renaming of its Defense segment to the Transport segment. The Transport segment will continue to deliver...
Japan Post to Be Stripped of Truck Transport Biz Permit
Nippon
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June 5, 2025
Newsfrom Japan Economy Jun 5, 2025 13:50 (JST) Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)--Japan Post Co. is set to lose its general motor truck transport business permit over improperly conducted mandatory alcohol and health checks on delivery drivers, according...
Politicians and business leaders from Suffolk have repeated calls for investment
East Anglian Daily Times
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They have launched their calls after she announced big investments for Birmingham, Manchester, the East Midlands, Sheffield, Leeds and Bristol for new or extended light rail systems. But there was no mention of other major schemes like upgrading...
Liberia: Close Ties Between Boakai Officials and AGL Raise Concerns Amid Ongoing Corruption Probe of Company’s ‘Controversial’ former Owners
Front Page Africa
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June 5, 2025
Monrovia – The close relationship between President Joseph Boakai’s political advisor, MacDella Cooper, and House Speaker Richard Koon—particularly their alleged ties to African Global Logistics (AGL), the controversial successor of Bolloré Africa...
ECB president Christine Lagarde says she’s ‘determined’ to complete her term, after speculation of early exit to run WEF – as it happened
The Guardian
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June 5, 2025
Lagarde: I'm determined to complete my term, after rumours of early exitChristine Lagarde is then asked whether she has spoken to the World Economic Forum about becoming chair of WEF, and leaving her position at the European Central Bank early....
eThekwini's budget sparks hope among business leaders, yet tariff hikes worry small enterprises
IOL
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Business and civil society in Durban believe that the eThekwini Municipality has turned a corner and is on track to deliver economic growth, attract tourists, and provide essential services to communities. They said they had noted that parts of...