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FEDUSA defends Transnet wage deal against Business Leadership South Africa's criticism
IOL
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The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has condemned what it calls a “reckless and dishonest attack” by Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) on the recent Transnet wage agreement, saying business elites are attempting to scapegoat...
Fred Smith, FedEx founder who revolutionied the package delivery business, dies at 80
Channel News Asia
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June 22, 2025
MEMPHIS: Fred Smith, the FedEx founder who revolutionised the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80. FedEx started operating in 1973, delivering small parcels and documents more quickly than the post office could. Over...
NLC India secures 250 MW/500 MWh battery energy storage project in Tamil Nadu
Business Upturn
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June 22, 2025
NLC India Renewables Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited, has secured a major project from Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL). The company has received the Letter of Award (LoA) for developing three standalone...
5 Business Technology News Stories This Week: Amazon Replacing Workers With AI
Forbes
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 3: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during a keynote address at AWS ... More re:Invent 2024, a conference hosted by Amazon Web Services, at The Venetian Las Vegas on December 3, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Noah...
Saudi transport minister concludes visits to Russia and France to boost logistics partnerships
Saudi Gazette
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June 22, 2025
Saudi Gazette report PARIS — Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser has concluded an official visit to the Russian Federation and France, accompanied by a delegation representing various sectors of the Kingdom’s transport...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 6:10 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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FedEx founder Fred Smith, a Marine Corps veteran who revolutionized package delivery, dies at 80 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80....
Fred Smith, FedEx founder who revolutionised package delivery business, dies at 80
The Economic Times
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June 22, 2025
Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionised the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80. FedEx started operating in 1973, delivering small parcels and documents more quickly than the postal service. Over the...
Sponsoring Conflict and Business...
Capital Ethiopia
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June 22, 2025
The intersection of business and conflict is a growing focus in global development discourse. With over 1.5 billion people living in conflict-affected regions (World Bank, 2020), the private sector plays a crucial role not only in economic...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 5:11 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Fred Smith, FedEx founder who revolutionized the package delivery business, dies at 80 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80. FedEx started...
Fred Smith, FedEx founder who revolutionized package delivery business, dies at 80
ABC News - New York
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June 22, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80. FedEx started operating in 1973, delivering small parcels and documents more quickly than the post...
FedEx founder Fred Smith, a Marine Corps veteran who revolutionized package delivery, dies at 80
WSBTV - Georgia
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June 22, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — (AP) — Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80. FedEx started operating in 1973, delivering small parcels and documents more quickly than the...
Middle East conflict sends shockwaves through Pattaya’s business sector
Pattaya Mail
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June 22, 2025
As of June 22, 2025, tensions between Israel and Iran have sharply escalated, with reports of U.S. support for Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. While the missiles are far from Thailand’s shores, the ripple effects are already being...
Fred Smith, founder of logistics company FedEx dead at 80 years. Who is he?
Mint
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June 22, 2025
Frederick Smith, aka Fred Smith, the founder of global logistics giant FedEx Corp., has died, aged 80 years, on June 21, the company has informed. In a post on the company website, CEO Raj Subramaniam wrote: “It is with profound sadness and a...
Maruti, Kia to Hyundai – why automakers are turning to trains to transport cars
The Print
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June 22, 2025
If you drive on expressways and highways frequently, one common sight is long box-shaped trucks, often with a car company logo on the side. Of course, these are car transporters, doing what the name suggests – transporting automobiles from...
Singareni to construct 500 MW pumped storage plant
The Hans India
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June 22, 2025
Kothagudem: As part of its business expansion activities, Singareni Company will undertake construction of a pumped storage power plant based on the closed Medipalli open cast mine water reservoir in Ramagundam-1 area. During a review meetingon...
Noida: Logistics firm says customers’ confidential info stolen from database
Hindustan Times
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June 22, 2025
A logistics company in Sector 60has alleged that confidential information of their customers has allegedly been stolen from their database, police said, adding that an FIR has been registered. An FIR has been registered at Sector 36 cyber crime...
Honda aims to deliver with 4-wheel e-cargo hauler
New Atlas
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June 22, 2025
For many delivery riders, a supersized cargo box worn like a backpack and a powerful ebike are all that's needed to keep goods moving in the city. Multiple large packages require bigger thinking, as seen in Honda's upcoming Fastport eQuad. No,...
Widening UK-EU trade gap sparks push for border reforms: Logistics UK
Fibre 2 Fashion
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UK exports to the EU have plunged by 23 per cent between 2017 and 2024, exposing a widening trade imbalance since Brexit, according to Logistics UK. “Between 2017 and 2024, total exports to the EU fell by 23 per cent from 106.4 million tonnes to...
Logistics solutions pave the way for exporters amid tariff pressures
Vietstock
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June 21, 2025
Logistics solutions pave the way for exporters amid tariff pressures Vietnamese authorities and international partners have emphasised strategic logistics reforms and enhanced cooperation as essential measures for exporters to overcome tariff...
Unlock Your Potential: How to Start a 3D Printing Business Today
Small Business Trends
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June 22, 2025
Thinking about diving into the world of 3D printing? You’re not alone. With its rapid growth and endless possibilities, starting a 3D printing business can be an exciting venture. Whether you’re an enthusiast or a seasoned pro, this technology...