The first Moroccan LGV (TGV) train Rabat, Morocco - has successfully tested Africa's fastest high-speed railway, state-owned railway operator ONCF announced on Thursday. The latest tests were staged successfully at a speed of 320 km per hour earlier this week, ONCF said in a statement, deeming the test as "historical moment for the country." In October,
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Apple’s Artificial Intelligence System to minimize use of maps in its self-driving Vehicles
Swift Navigation Centimeter-Accurate GPS Positioning for Autonomous Vehicles Apple has filed a patent for an autonomous navigation system for vehicles that could minimize the role that maps would play in a self-driving car. The patent details how Apple’s system would leverage its AI capabilities and vehicle sensors to let a car navigate
Nigeria: Bad Weather Forces Airlines to cancel flights in Abuja Airport
Hammatan Flight Abuja -passengers were stranded on Wednesday as some domestic and international airlines delayed or canceled their flights at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja due to adverse weather conditions.The affected flights involved are Air Peace, Dana Air, Arik Air, Azman and Air France. Imagine your Ad placed here At about 10 a.m., (NAIA) announced
FedEx says it experienced another record-breaking holiday shipping season
... declined to provide specifics Package delivery company FedEx Corp said on Wednesday it experienced another record-breaking holiday shipping season but declined to provide specifics or data. FedEx Chief Executive Officer Fred Smith said last week the company was on track for another record holiday shipping season, the crucial peak period that
UPS and FedEx cheer Trump’s tax cuts for corporations
A Federal Express truck is parked next to a UPS truck as both drivers make deliveries in downtown San Diego, California March 5, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake The country’s two major integrators have released statements praising U.S. President Donald Trump for signing last week’s tax reform bill into law, arguing that the
UPS expects returns to surge to new record this season
The United Parcel Service (UPS) projects that record-breaking e-commerce shopping volume this holiday season could lead to a surge in returns for the shipping company. In a press release on Wednesday, UPS said more than 1 million returns occurred each day in December leading up to Christmas, and the company expects that
Uber is offloading its money-losing car lease business
Uber has been eager to ditch its car leasing business for months, and it appears to have found a buyer. Wall Street Journal sources claim that the ridesharing company is selling its Xchange Leasing unit to the car marketplace Fair.com. While it's not clear how much Fair is paying, it reportedly won't be a
The naughty and nice of holiday shipping and returns
Online shoppers will pay close attention to at least two things this holiday season: shipping costs and return deadlines. Nowadays, free shipping during the holidays is more of a requirement than a competitive advantage for retailers, according to Christopher Newman, an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Mississippi. Imagine your Ad placed here “Retailers
In Final Holiday Push, UPS Grabs Its Accountants to Deliver Packages
Parcel giant works to clear problems caused by the surge of e-commerce orders coupled with the tight market for seasonal workers Scrambling to deliver a crush of holiday shipments before Christmas, United Parcel Service Inc. is using hundreds of its accountants, marketers and other office staff to deliver packages at the
KPC assures of enough fuel to last through festive season
Fuel Tankers line up to Refill at the Kisumu Oil Depot Kenyans have been assured of sufficient fuel reserves to ensure their movements are not interrupted during the busy holidays. The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) on Friday said fuel depots across the country are holding stocks enough to last the country until January