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#logistics
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Next to invest 300m in UK logistics as new warehouse set to deliver 2.5bn boost

Next is investing over £300 million in UK logistics to enhance operations and support online sales growth.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Next to invest 300m in UK logistics as new warehouse set to deliver 2.5bn boost

Next is investing over £300 million in UK logistics to enhance operations and support online sales growth.
fromTechzine Global
2 hours ago

The European cloud of the future is built using actual, physical containers

The European Commission aims to provide a framework for 12 EU member states to strengthen Europe's digital and technological sovereignty through the IPCEI-CIS initiative.
European startups
Venture
fromFortune
1 hour ago

Exclusive: Startup Humble debuts cabless autonomous truck targeting $900 billion U.S. freight industry | Fortune

Humble launched an electric autonomous freight vehicle, the Humble Hauler, designed for efficient dock-to-dock unloading.
#data-centers
Real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 hours ago

The AI data center boom is moving closer to cities and this Texas developer just raised $2 billion to bet on it

Texas is becoming a hub for data centers that support AI training, with facilities being built closer to population centers.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

A talent CEO says data centers are a 'massive opportunity' for office workers to pivot mid-career

Laid-off tech workers should consider opportunities in the growing data center sector, which is experiencing high demand for skilled labor.
Environment
fromAxios
4 days ago

The best and worst states for AI data centers

Texas is attracting data center investments with tax incentives, while Maine is implementing a moratorium to evaluate the impact of data centers.
Real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 hours ago

The AI data center boom is moving closer to cities and this Texas developer just raised $2 billion to bet on it

Texas is becoming a hub for data centers that support AI training, with facilities being built closer to population centers.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

A talent CEO says data centers are a 'massive opportunity' for office workers to pivot mid-career

Laid-off tech workers should consider opportunities in the growing data center sector, which is experiencing high demand for skilled labor.
Environment
fromAxios
4 days ago

The best and worst states for AI data centers

Texas is attracting data center investments with tax incentives, while Maine is implementing a moratorium to evaluate the impact of data centers.
Fundraising
fromTruthout
16 hours ago

A Data Center Is Getting a $77 Million Tax Break. It Promises to Create 1 Job.

JPMorganChase's data center expansion in Orangeburg received $77 million in tax breaks for only one permanent job, raising concerns about public money usage.
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
3 hours ago

Enterprises are rethinking Kubernetes

Kubernetes is losing its status as the default choice for enterprise application deployment due to operational complexities and rising expectations.
#amazon
California
fromEngadget
1 hour ago

Amazon allegedly pressured companies to raise product prices with other retailers

California accuses Amazon of price fixing, coercing brands to raise prices on competitors' sites under threat of penalties.
Silicon Valley food
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Video Shows Amazon Delivery Drone Dropping Package Directly Onto Concrete, Smashing Its Delicate Contents

Amazon's Prime delivery drones are delivering parcels quickly, but fragile items often arrive damaged due to the drop height.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Inside Project Kobe: Amazon's plan to build Walmart-style supercenters powered by warehouse robots and AI

Amazon is developing large-format supercenters that integrate grocery, general merchandise, and robotics-powered fulfillment centers to compete with Walmart.
California
fromEngadget
1 hour ago

Amazon allegedly pressured companies to raise product prices with other retailers

California accuses Amazon of price fixing, coercing brands to raise prices on competitors' sites under threat of penalties.
Silicon Valley food
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Video Shows Amazon Delivery Drone Dropping Package Directly Onto Concrete, Smashing Its Delicate Contents

Amazon's Prime delivery drones are delivering parcels quickly, but fragile items often arrive damaged due to the drop height.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Inside Project Kobe: Amazon's plan to build Walmart-style supercenters powered by warehouse robots and AI

Amazon is developing large-format supercenters that integrate grocery, general merchandise, and robotics-powered fulfillment centers to compete with Walmart.
fromTheregister
15 hours ago

$77M tax subsidy for NY datacenter project will create 1 job

"$77 million per job is by far the largest government subsidy ever recorded within the United States, possibly the world," Reinvent Albany said in its report on the subsidy.
New York City
#ai
London startup
fromTheregister
1 day ago

AI is reshaping Britain's datacenter map away from London

UK AI datacenter capacity may shift from London due to power shortages and planning constraints, making other locations more appealing.
Women in technology
fromFortune
3 days ago

In the future, will there be any work left for people to do? | Fortune

Competing against IBM's Watson in Jeopardy! demonstrates the advanced cognitive capabilities of AI.
London startup
fromTheregister
1 day ago

AI is reshaping Britain's datacenter map away from London

UK AI datacenter capacity may shift from London due to power shortages and planning constraints, making other locations more appealing.
Women in technology
fromFortune
3 days ago

In the future, will there be any work left for people to do? | Fortune

Competing against IBM's Watson in Jeopardy! demonstrates the advanced cognitive capabilities of AI.
NYC startup
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump-branded AI data center megaproject stalls, CEO departs

Fermi America faces significant challenges in securing tenants and managing complex AI infrastructure projects, particularly cooling systems.
Washington DC
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The US State With The Most Costco Locations Per Capita Has Ties To Its Roots - Tasting Table

Washington has the highest per-capita ratio of Costco warehouses in the U.S., providing residents with unmatched convenience.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Wild Video Shows Delivery Robots Causing Havoc, Getting Obliterated

Delivery robots face significant safety issues in urban environments, causing disruptions and hazards while prioritizing private profit over public space safety.
East Bay food
fromKqed
3 days ago

These Workers Keep Produce Moving In the Golden State | KQED

California's food supply relies on the Oakland Produce Market and the maintenance of irrigation canals by Big Valley Divers.
#supply-chain
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Exclusive: Loop raises $95M to build supply chain AI that predicts disruptions | TechCrunch

Loop uses AI to provide predictive and prescriptive solutions for supply chain management, securing $95 million in Series C funding to expand operations.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago
E-Commerce

The new geography of ecommerce: Top distribution locations retailers are betting on for 2026

Distribution must shift to flexible, multi-node networks and prioritize proximity to customers to improve speed, reduce cost, and build resilience.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Exclusive: Loop raises $95M to build supply chain AI that predicts disruptions | TechCrunch

Loop uses AI to provide predictive and prescriptive solutions for supply chain management, securing $95 million in Series C funding to expand operations.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
4 days ago

These companies are actually upskilling their workers for AI - here's how they do it

Companies should prioritize upskilling employees in AI to prepare for future job demands and mitigate economic impacts.
Remote teams
fromMarTech
6 days ago

3 steps to guarantee multishoring success | MarTech

Multishoring amplifies existing processes; effective systems scale success, while fractured ones magnify chaos and incur additional costs.
fromBusline News
5 days ago

TEMSA North America Expands Operations With New Facility In Orlando To Support Growing Market Demand - Busline News

"Today, more than 2,500 TEMSA motorcoaches are actively transporting passengers across North America, reflecting the brand's increasing market penetration and strong customer confidence."
Miami food
E-Commerce
fromwww.retaildive.com
1 day ago

Unified commerce: Why it's the next evolution of retail

Customers expect seamless shopping experiences across digital and physical channels, necessitating a shift towards unified commerce for real-time operations.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I moved to a small Midwestern city for a job. Although I miss my fast-paced life on the East Coast, I'm surprisingly happy.

Growing up, I expected to live the fast-paced life of a performer. I'm a Jersey girl with a New York City spirit. My dreams were set on being a principal actor on Broadway.
NYC music
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Storage implications of a modern IT architecture | Computer Weekly

Organizations are increasingly using containers to modernize applications and manage both cloud-native and traditional workloads with Kubernetes.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
#automation
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Enhancing Industrial Efficiency with High-Speed Robot Palletizers

High-speed robot palletizers enhance efficiency in manufacturing by automating the stacking of products, significantly improving throughput and reducing manual labor.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy | TechCrunch

FedEx partners with Berkshire Grey to develop robots for bulk package unloading, aiming to enhance warehouse automation.
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Enhancing Industrial Efficiency with High-Speed Robot Palletizers

High-speed robot palletizers enhance efficiency in manufacturing by automating the stacking of products, significantly improving throughput and reducing manual labor.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy | TechCrunch

FedEx partners with Berkshire Grey to develop robots for bulk package unloading, aiming to enhance warehouse automation.
US Elections
fromFortune
3 days ago

Tariffs alone won't save American manufacturing - here's what actually will | Fortune

President Trump's tariff strategy aims to boost manufacturing but increases costs and risks inefficiencies in supply chains.
#urban-logistics
New York City
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

NYC's first rest area for delivery workers isn't open 10 days after a flashy ribbon-cutting. I dug into why.

The City Hall Deliverista Hub is a new rest stop for NYC delivery workers, but it remains locked due to electrical issues since its unveiling.
#ecommerce
E-Commerce
fromwww.cnbc.com
5 days ago

Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce's fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit

Amazon and Flipkart invest heavily in India's growing ecommerce market despite only 30% of the population shopping online.
E-Commerce
fromwww.cnbc.com
5 days ago

Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce's fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit

Amazon and Flipkart invest heavily in India's growing ecommerce market despite only 30% of the population shopping online.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
4 days ago

IOWN targets datacenter interconnects to spread AI infra

IOWN Global Forum focuses on datacenter interconnect use cases to enhance AI infrastructure connectivity and reduce costs for users.
Careers
fromInc
3 days ago

More Workers-and Employers-Are Looking Abroad for Jobs They Can't Find at Home

Workers are increasingly open to relocating abroad for job opportunities due to tight labor markets and economic pressures.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I make around $10,000 a month in revenue from my Amazon side hustle. It's still a good time to get started.

I create shoppable videos reviews of products sold on Amazon. My strength is that I film in-depth, highly descriptive, long-form videos, which I believe helped me achieve quick success with the program.
Online marketing
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Uber will now pick up your returns from your doorstep | TechCrunch

Uber launched a new feature allowing customers to return items purchased on Uber Eats from home, enhancing app engagement beyond ride-hailing and delivery.
fromFortune
1 week ago

Data centers and gas demand make boring pipelines great again | Fortune

Williams Companies will break ground on the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline, the first new pipeline in New York in over a decade, expanding its Transco natural gas network.
NYC startup
Real estate
fromFortune
4 days ago

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
5 days ago

The agent tier: Rethinking runtime architecture for context-driven enterprise workflows

Digital workflows in large enterprises struggle to adapt to contextual variations, leading to increased complexity and challenges in customer onboarding processes.
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Where are new grads finding job opportunities

The hiring market for new grads is challenging, with increased competition and a rise in unemployment rates.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Ambi Robotics builds robots to do the heavy lifting

Robots excel at precise, repetitive, high-speed movements, but they struggle to pick up simple items and manipulate them. Even doing our laundry is extremely difficult.
Artificial intelligence
Design
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Logistics Landscapes: The Architecture of the 24-Hour Supply Chain

Warehouses are the defining architecture of the 21st century, reshaping urban landscapes and logistics infrastructure significantly.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Amazon, UPS, FedEx, USPS add temporary fuel surcharges to offset extra costs

"Transportation costs are a big factor there. Every company that is involved and has logistics and they have to pay for gas, either they have to absorb this cost, or they will charge the third party that will provide this service. I'm not surprised this is happening, because at some point, Amazon will say we cannot absorb all this cost."
Alternative transportation
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Trending: employer housing benefits narrow affordability gaps

Private sector employers are increasingly offering housing benefits to help workers afford living closer to their jobs amid rising housing costs.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

What will the robot jobs apocalypse look like? Ask Amazon warehouse workers

Generative AI and automation are significantly transforming job landscapes, particularly in Amazon warehouses, potentially replacing hundreds of thousands of jobs with robots.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Experts bullish new industrial cycle on way for SoCal

Industrial real estate is experiencing a resurgence driven by AI and data centers, with opportunities emerging as market conditions stabilize.
Washington DC
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Amazon Plans to Slash USPS Shipments by Two-Thirds. Here's What That Means for the Postal Service.

Amazon plans to reduce USPS package shipments by two-thirds by fall, threatening the financially struggling postal service that delivered over one billion Amazon packages last year.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Unreliable fleet connectivity driving employee exodus | Computer Weekly

UK fleet operators face significant connectivity challenges that threaten competitiveness, with unreliable networks causing customer complaints and operational disruptions despite limited failover protections.
Real estate
fromInc
1 month ago

Why Connectivity Is the New 'Location' in Commercial Real Estate

Digital infrastructure and connectivity now rival or surpass traditional location as the primary factor determining real estate value for business properties, with 96% of U.S. business leaders willing to pay premium prices for reliable connectivity.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Electric freight's next chapter will be won on discipline, not ambition

Electric trucks have proven capable of long-haul freight operations, shifting focus from feasibility to infrastructure, economics, and sustainable business models.
#fast-delivery
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Amazon adds 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US | TechCrunch

Amazon launches one-hour and three-hour delivery options across hundreds of U.S. cities, offering over 90,000 items with tiered pricing for Prime and non-Prime members.
E-Commerce
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Amazon's Latest Move: One-Hour Delivery Across Hundreds of Cities

Amazon now offers one-hour and three-hour delivery options for over 90,000 items across US cities, backed by extensive fulfillment center infrastructure and local supercenters.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Amazon adds 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US | TechCrunch

Amazon launches one-hour and three-hour delivery options across hundreds of U.S. cities, offering over 90,000 items with tiered pricing for Prime and non-Prime members.
E-Commerce
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Amazon's Latest Move: One-Hour Delivery Across Hundreds of Cities

Amazon now offers one-hour and three-hour delivery options for over 90,000 items across US cities, backed by extensive fulfillment center infrastructure and local supercenters.
#amazon-delivery
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Amazon launches one- and three-hour delivery options in the US

Amazon launched one-hour and three-hour delivery options across 2,000+ locations, covering 90,000 products including essentials and discretionary items, with costs ranging from $5-$20 depending on membership and speed.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Amazon launches 1-hour delivery - what it costs and where it's available

Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour delivery for household essentials and personal care items in over 2,000 cities, charging $9.99 and $4.99 respectively for Prime members.
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Amazon launches one- and three-hour delivery options in the US

Amazon launched one-hour and three-hour delivery options across 2,000+ locations, covering 90,000 products including essentials and discretionary items, with costs ranging from $5-$20 depending on membership and speed.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Amazon launches 1-hour delivery - what it costs and where it's available

Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour delivery for household essentials and personal care items in over 2,000 cities, charging $9.99 and $4.99 respectively for Prime members.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

UPS is closing package facilities: See the list of doomed locations across several states in 2026

UPS will close dozens of packaging facilities across over 18 states, naming 22 locations while cutting 30,000 jobs amid automation and network reconfiguration.
Business
fromAol
1 month ago

Hundreds of NYC roles reportedly included in Amazon's job reduction plan

Amazon laid off around 235 New York employees amid a sweeping restructuring that cut roughly 30,000 roles to reduce bureaucracy and invest in AI.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Why New York can't afford to get last-mile delivery wrong | amNewYork

Neighborhood last-mile distribution centers keep deliveries fast, affordable, and sustainable; heavy regulation would raise costs, eliminate jobs, and harm New York neighborhoods.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Data Center Boom Is Fueling an Expansion of Natural Gas Projects

Rapid expansion of AI data centers is driving deployment of natural-gas turbines, risking a substantial increase in fossil-fuel emissions and negative climate consequences.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Amazon pulls the plug on 'Blue Jay' warehouse robot after only a few months

Amazon discontinued the multi-armed Blue Jay warehouse robot and redirected its technology and staff toward other robotics projects and the modular Orbital system.
Real estate
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

How London's Industrial Land Is Being Repurposed for Modern Logistics and Infrastructure

London must reconcile scarce industrial land and housing demand by adopting stacked mixed-use logistics, careful site engineering, and efficient last-mile planning.
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