FILE PHOTO - An aerosol drone flies during a training at LTFY drone training school on the outskirts of Beijing, China August 2, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee (Thomson Reuters) But some in the industry think it's only a matter of time before California's cannabis regulations catch up with the industry. California is planning to
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4 major transport projects that would connect the whole of Africa
These projects will surely make Africa one big market. Africa is currently undergoing massive infrastructural development, especially with projects aimed at boosting cross border trades. The continent, through the African Union’s Continental Free Trade Area (CTFA), is also on a mission to establish the world’s largest free-trade area. Thus, making connecting the various
Love, life and survival logistics – How Hurricane evacuees are abandoning their pets while running for their lives
Personal survival drive pet lovers to abandon their loved companion animals that have served as person's company, protection, or entertainment. Palm Beach County, Florida USA (Y! Style) - officials are reporting that area evacuees abandoned dozens of pets while attempting to escape oncoming Hurricane Irma. As reported by the Sun Sentinelnewspaper, Palm Beach animal
How to track your checked Luggage on Delta Airlines, others, online
Why shipping could be the next billion dollar opportunity for online retailers
Excerpts from The Future of Shipping Report (BI) - The parcel delivery industry — a segment of the shipping sector that deals with the transportation of packages to consumers — is booming thanks to e-commerce growth, and players outside the industry want a piece of the pie. In a new report, BI Intelligence looks
Nigeria Customs Cancel Cross Examination of Cleared Cargoes
The Nigeria Customs Service has directed that any consignment duly released at the terminals should no longer be subjected to Customs cross examination at the exit gate. A circular was issued by the Officer in Charge, Customs Intelligence Unit, Tin Can Island command to this effect. The Customs regularly cross examines
Hurricanes Disrupt Freight Sector, Send Rates Soaring
....Normal shipping patterns are upended as goods flow into Houston for restocking and rebuilding while little flows out; some truckers hesitate to accept loads. .....Trucks are also struggling to find loads in the city for the return trip because so many businesses that export to other parts of the country remain
Why importers abandon goods in Nations’s ports
Nigeria, The Major reason why importers abandoned cargoes at the nation's ports is the Misuse of Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA Act) by terminal Operators. Operators fleece the ports after being forced to go through the rigor of dispute resolution and investigations during which the cargo is entitled to the
Taxify takes on Uber in crowded London taxi-hailing market
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Estonian start-up Taxify is to go head to head with Uber [UBER.UL] in London’s highly competitive taxi-hailing market, and also has Paris in its sights. Taxify said it will launch services across London on Tuesday after signing up 3,000 private hire taxi drivers, who have been vetted to
Red Star Express Records N7.3b Turnover, Declares Dividend
One of Nigeria’s leading logistics company, Red Star Express Plc, has posted a turnover of N7.3billion in the year under review which is ten percent (10%) higher than the preceding year. The profit before tax increased from N572million to N653million, while profit after tax also increased from N334.4million to N426.8million. The