To address a truck driver shortage, Japan intends to construct an automated cargo transport corridor between Tokyo and Osaka, which the government has termed a
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Global economy to suffer losses of $14.5tr from geopolitical strife over 5 years. – Lloyd’s of London.
A hypothetical geopolitical battle that affects supply chains may cost the world economy $14.5 trillion over five years, according to insurance market Lloyd’s of London
DSV to takeover Schenker in a $15.9b deal creating the biggest global logistics conglomerate.
In an agreement that would make it the largest logistics company in the world, Deutsche Bahn’s logistics division Schenker will be acquired by Denmark’s DSV
California releases proposed rules for using autonomous trucks, drivers fear loss of jobs.
Long-haul deliveries by self-driving trucks will soon be possible thanks to draft regulations released by the California Department of Motor Vehicles on Friday regarding the
A Dutch watchdog fines Uber $324 million for transferring drivers’ data to the US without adequate protection.
Uber, a ride-hailing service, was fined 290 million euros ($324 million) by the Dutch data protection agency on Monday for allegedly sending the personal information
Volvo launches the world’s first EV battery passport 3 years before the EU 2027 dateline.
Volvo Cars is introducing the first-ever EV battery passport in the world, which will track the source of components, recycled materials, raw materials, and carbon
Toyota apologizes for massive cheating on certification tests and halts production of 3 models.
On Monday, Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda issued an apology for widespread cheating on certification tests for seven different car models, while the company also halted
Qantas Airways to pay $79m compensation and a fine for selling seats on canceled flights.
Qantas Airways and Australia’s consumer watchdog announced on Monday that the airline has agreed to pay 120 million Australian dollars ($79 million) in compensation and
Uber pays Australian cab drivers $178m to settle lawsuit for taking over their jobs.
Uber, a major global ridesharing company, has agreed to pay 272 million Australian dollars ($178 million) to resolve a long-standing lawsuit with taxi and hire
A U.S. new labor rule classifies contractors and ‘gig’ jobs as employees to protect low-income workers.
A final regulation that requires businesses to treat certain workers as employees rather than as less expensive independent contractors was released by the U.S. Department
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