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Robots to Outnumber People at UPS’s Massive New Warehouse

November 16, 2023
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The package-handling giant plans to fill the $79 million facility with more than 3,000 robots by 2024 to handle tasks like lifting, reducing the need for manual labor.


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VIEW OF APARTMENTS AND BUILDINGS NEAR THE PORT OF COLOMBO IN SRI LANKA. A SHIP APPEARS TO BE SAILING AWAY FROM THE PORT.

U.S. to Build $553M Deep-Water Shipping Terminal in Sri Lanka

November 9, 2023
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The Port of Colombo has been operating near its capacity since 2021, meaning the new terminal will enable the continued growth of economies located in the Bay of Bengal.


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A SUPERVISOR STANDING ON A RIDGE LOOKS DOWN ON MINING OPERATIONS.

Bill Gates-Backed Mining Startup Wants to Expand into Congo

November 8, 2023
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San Francisco Bay Area-based KoBold’s entry into Congo would align with the priorities of U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration.


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FOUR WIND TURBINES AT SEA.

Dominion Wins Approval for Biggest-Yet U.S. Offshore Wind Farm

November 1, 2023
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The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is set to encompass as many as 176 turbines installed approximately 23.5 nautical miles off Virginia Beach.


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NewCold Opens $300M Cold Storage Facility in Indiana

October 25, 2023
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NewCold said that its brand new $300 million cold storage facility is among the largest in the world.


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A FISHING BOAT CHUGS AWAY FROM THE PORT OF GWADAR, WITH CRANES VISIBLE ON THE DOCK

Pakistan PM Wants to Make the Country into a Trade, Transit and Transport Hub

October 19, 2023
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At a forum held during the 2023 Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China, PM Kakar said that the country has already operationalized its deep seaport of Gwadar.


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Walmart Opens Texas-Based High-Tech Fulfillment Center

October 18, 2023
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The 1.5 million-square-foot venue is located just 15 miles south of Dallas at 2500 Belt Line Road in Lancaster.


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A PRIMARK STORE FRONT

Primark Planning Expansion in the Southern U.S.

October 17, 2023
SupplyChainBrain

By the end of 2023, Primark will have opened eight stores in the U.S. with a plan to open 60 stores in the United States by 2026.


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EXTERIOR OF THE REI CO-OP HISTORICAL BUILDING. A STARBUCKS LOGO CAN BE SEEN ON THE FRONT AND SIDE OF THE BRICK BUILDING.

REI Co-op Opens Distribution Center in Lebanon, Tennessee

October 12, 2023
SupplyChainBrain

The new state-of-the-art distribution center will serve more than 60 stores and 5.6 million REI members in the region.


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CLOSE-UP OF A TIRE ON A VOLKSWAGEN CAR. THE VW LOGO CAN BE SEEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TIRE.

Volkswagen Cuts Its EV Output Levels in Germany

September 29, 2023
SupplyChainBrain

Volkswagen will be dialing back production of its ID.3 and Cupra’s Born EVs at the company’s Zwickau factory until October 16.


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Facility Location Planning

The latest news, analysis, services and systems for facility location planning and network design and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are planning their location of facilities and the underlying transportation network in order to deliver goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before. New technologies are transforming the way companies search for and choose the right location for a facility in a region — allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using facility location planning solutions to power their supply chains.

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