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BGMEA President Faruque Hassan hosted a roundtable with British brands and retailers buying apparel from Bangladesh at the East India Club in London on November 12.
The event was graced with the presence of Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey, Co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion.
BGMEA Vice President Miran Ali, Director Abdullah Hil Rakib, and Shams Mahmud, Managing Director of Shasha Denims Ltd also attended the program.
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan apprised the UK brands and Her Ladyship about the exemplary progress made by Bangladesh’s garment industry in workplace safety, sustainability, and ethical manufacturing. He asserted the firm commitment of the industry to pursue excellence in these areas in the coming days.
He also shed light on the future priorities set by Bangladesh’s apparel sector in pursuance of retaining its fame as a safe, sustainable, and competitive destination of apparel sourcing in the world.
In his presentation, Faruque Hassan highlighted the RMG industry’s increased focus on enhancing capabilities, particularly in the area of diversification of products and markets, innovation and value addition, and upgrading technologies in order to cater to the demands of global brands and buyers.
The BGMEA President also pointed out that the increase in prices of yarn, chemicals, and other raw materials in the global supply chain has pushed up production costs in garment manufacturing.
In such a context, he urged the UK brands and retailers to increase prices as nobody can justify a lower price to produce socially fair goods.
The BGMEA President called upon the brands and retailers of the UK to strengthen partnerships with their Bangladeshi suppliers to build their capabilities in the development of high-end products and their manufacturing.
The buyers were very pleased with the presentation given to them and recommitted to their intention of sourcing from Bangladesh.


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NikeLab Air Max Vision-AIRS featuring Riccardo Tisci & Marc Newson
Over the last few weeks, Nike has been preparing for the 30th anniversary of the Air Max. March 26th marks the day when Nike pioneered a new shoe. The Air Max has been redesigns countless times over the years. The swoosh is preparing to release an abundance of different Air Max styles in under 2 weeks. As the week's countdown, more and more models have been revealed.
Now, with the 30th anniversary of Air Max on the horizon, NikeLab highlights visionaries representing architecture, design, style and art to reimagine Nike Air. Marc Newson, Riccardo Tisci and Arthur Huang — each a leader in their respective field — elevate aspects of different Air Max icons, from the Air Max 1 to the all-new Nike Air VaporMax, in their own distinctive ways.
This year, Nike has been aggressively releasing new and OG products, in an effort to increase revenues. The Oregon-based company is looking to increase their digital footprint with the increased interest of consumers shopping online. This initiative means more products and services for consumers. Nike's main rival, Adidas has been putting presusre on the brand with its partnerships and creative strategies.
NikeLab has partnered with Riccardo Tisci once again to reimagine the Air Max 97. The updated Nike Air Max 97 gets an elevated mid-cut that draws simultaneously from Tisci’s Italian couture influences and streetstyle background. A concealed zip pocket on the tongue gives the shoe some added functionality, while a translucent milky white outsole creates a stunning contrast with the runway-inspired tumbled synthetic leather and synthetic suede underlays of the upper.
Featuring new tooling and materials, the NikeLab Air Max 1 Ultra 2.0 x Arthur Huang is among the lightest Air Max 1 ever built. Honoring the idea of encapsulated innovation, Miniwiz CEO and architect Arthur Huang has created a lightweight package made entirely of post-consumer materials, complementing the Air Max and helping to both spark the imagination and redefine the possibilities of modern manufacture.

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Vietnam's top prosecutors have filed charges against 18 executives and employees of Agribank for abetting five foreigners in a massive loan scam that resulted in a VND2.75 trillion (US$120.8 million) loss for the state-owned lender.
The foreign suspects -- one Chinese, three Canadians, and one Italian -- fled the country when the case was busted in 2013 and are now wanted globally.
The 18 Vietnamese, including Agribank's dismissed CEO Pham Thanh Tan and his deputy Kieu Trong Tuyen, are charged with "power abuse," "dereliction of duty" and "violations of regulations on lending activities," according to the Supreme People's Procuracy.
Those charges are punishable by between 12 and 20 years.
Prosecutors said the foreigners founded garment company Enzo Vietnam in 2007, and changed it into Lifepro Vietnam in 2011.
The company, which was licensed to build and operate a $197-million factory in the northern province of Ninh Binh, started borrowing from Agribank in 2008.
By January 2013, when Tan was arrested, the company had taken out VND2.75 trillion from the state-owned lender.
The loans were disbursed soon after the company sent its first export shipment to Europe in March 2012, local media reported.
Its founders then closed the factory, and left Vietnam as soon as they received the money, according to the reports. The value assets left behind is much lower than the loans.
Prosecutors said the company's founders allegedly falsified documents of fashion brands its bought as collateral for the loans.
Although the fashion brands were not real, executives of the bank and its offices in Hanoi and Ninh Binh approved the company's loan applications, after allegedly receiving nearly $900,000 in kickbacks, they said.
The bribes was allegedly paid to Pham Thi Bich Luong and Chu Thi Kim Hien, who were then director and vice director of Agribank's office in southern Hanoi.
They then divided the money among others in their office so the loans could be disbursed smoothly, prosecutors said.
Tan, who was accused of approving of more than half of the loans, pocketed one third of the money, they said.
Four customs officers in Hanoi have also been prosecuted for clearing illegal imports by the company and providing trade documents to support its loan applications.


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It was a big day for companies such as Apple and Amazon, as general indices propelled forward on a postal and U.S. government holiday.
How did media shares fare? Mixed activity was seen, as Apple gained 6.4% to $124.40 and Amazon improved by 4.75% to an incredible $3,442.93.
Among the highlights: Townsquare Media, which climbed back to $5 with a last-minute buying surge on very light trading volume. TSQ has been at the $5 mark since Oct. 6, recovering from COVID-19 lows on a slow-but-steady trek upward as local digital and programmatic initiatives set the local media company apart from its peers.
Those peers include Saga Communications, which is struggling with prices last seen in Q1 2011. With Monday’s close, SGA is now at $19.72, down 16 cents from Friday.
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With just a week to go until the Apple event, we knew it was only a matter of time before people started to make their Apple 2 predictions. However, we already said at the start of the year that such questions are unnecessary. We say this because Apple are highly unlikely to release a new Watch soon, because it’s not a device that would benefit from a yearly refresh.
We are not saying there will be no 2nd-generation Apple Watch this year – just not in March or April. A summer reveal with a fall release is more likely, and will fall in nicely as we approach the 2016 Holiday season.
That being said, we guess it is still ok to surmise just what to expect from the next Apple Watch – just don’t do not think for one moment that we will see one on March 21, 2016 during the live keynote, which we know will also be streamed.
Rumors have been doing the rounds to say that we could see an Apple Watch upgrade, with the other model coming later this year, but we also find this very unlikely.
It’s funny really, as we have seen rumors to suggest that the next-generation Apple Watch will come with a round face and be a difference size, but we very much doubt that. Ok, so we know that it will come with performance improvements, but a cheaper price would be very welcome, as would improved battery life and increased apps.
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In what sounds like a case of gross negligence, Nomad, a new start-up in the cryptocurrency space, lost $190 million in a series of hacks. But in this instance, calling it hacks is being too nice. Usually, hackers require skills and strategies that take time and effort to execute.
Apparently, in Nomad’s case, the attacks were a “free-for-all” crypto spree where anyone, even people with no prior IT skills, could seize on the platform’s shortcomings and withdraw crypto from its accounts. To make matters worse, the hackers could even withdraw more that was available in the accounts.
If you’re baffled like we are, grab onto your socks and keep reading to learn more about what might have transpired at Nomad.
What is Nomad Crypto Startup?
Nomad is a crypto wallet or bridge that lets you transfer crypto from one blockchain network to another safely and conveniently. Obviously, not. But crypto bridges work by wrapping tokens on one network to an equivalent amount on another. This might sound complicated, but it’s really not. Think of wrapped tokens as representations of the value of the original token on other platforms.
Furthermore, Nomad is a blockchain messaging platform that allows players such as developers to share arbitrary data across chains and even make smart contracts. The service makes online collaborations when developing blockchain applications while working from different regions much more convenient.
What Safety Considerations Should You Have When Buying Crypto?
It’s unfortunate, but the world of cryptocurrency is cutthroat in every sense of the word. On the business side, hundreds of currencies exist, and more are joining the market every day, driving up the competition. There are also hundreds of different crypto products at various stages of their development process. Furthermore, we are also only starting to understand the real implications of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
Unfortunately, this has also created the perfect storm for scammers and players with malicious intent to thrive. For instance, in the case of Nomad, even though we still maintain that this is a case of gross negligence, it also reflects the prevalent evils in this space. However, vulnerabilities, where anyone can just walk into a platform and withdraw more than there is, should not exist in the first place.
The pill is easier to swallow when you hear hackers went on a phishing expedition or discovered a system flaw that moves the industry’s security forward. As such, you should be very keen with any dealings or transactions you make with crypto to avoid being one of the victims.
One way to protect yourself is to buy crypto with a prepaid card that does not link back to your primary accounts or personal information. This will limit your risk of losing more than is on the prepaid card if you get hacked or compromised somehow.
You should also only sign on to crypto services like bridges, wallets, exchanges, and currencies on reputable platforms with a proven safety record. As important as first adapters are to the product introduction cycle, we can all agree it’s safer to step back from new ones in the crypto scene. This will ensure you’re not one of the people who lose their investments from hacks like the one witnessed at Nomad.
A problem to Solve
The truth is that stories of people invested in a new crypto venture losing their money are common in the news today, and we have all but grown numb and accustomed to them. But it should not be this way.
For far too long, hackers and ill-prepared crypto platforms have cost far too many their crypto investments and confidence in the system. And even though, in Nomad’s case, they have attempted to recover the lost funds, we think it’s time authorities take a hard look at the crypto industry and provide lasting solutions to the problems that plague it.
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- Steve Lamar, Executive VP at the American and Apparel Footwear Association (AAFA)
- Jon Gold, VP of Supply Chain and Customs Policy at the National Retail Federation (NRF)
- Robert Antoshak (Host), Managing Director at Olah Inc.
- Renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
- Trump’s trade policy agenda
- What’s going on in the retail market?
- Technology and the future of apparel supply chain
- US labeling requirements and a return of Made-in-USA
At an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on September 18, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer addressed the U.S. trade policy in the Trump Administration, particularly Trump’s beliefs on trade:
Philosophy 1: The reason why some Americans oppose free trade is NOT that they were “ill-informed.” Rather, it is because the U.S. trade policy for decades has failed to create a “level playing field.” The Trump Administration will proactively use all instruments to “make it expensive” for U.S. trading partners to engage in the non-economic behavior, convince U.S. trading partners to treat U.S. workers, farmers, and ranchers fairly and demand “reciprocity” both in the home and international markets.
Philosophy2: Trade deficits matter. Although trade policy is not the only cause for the trade deficit, it can be a major contributor, such as high tariffs that deny the market access for U.S. products, not imposing the border adjustment tax and currency manipulation.
Philosophy 3: China is the top challenge. According to Lighthizer, “the sheer scale of China’s coordinated efforts to develop their economy, to subsidize, to create national champions, to force technology transfer, and to distort markets in China and throughout the world is a threat to the world trading system that is unprecedented.”
Philosophy 4: The Trump Administrations will exam all existing trade agreements to make sure they provide “roughly equivalent” measured by trade deficits. “Where there the numbers and other factors indicate a disequilibrium, one should renegotiate.”
During the Q&A session, Lighthizer further shared his views on some cutting-edge trade issues:
- Regarding the NAFTA renegotiation, Lightlizher said that the negotiation is “moving at warp speed, but we don’t know whether we’re going to get to a conclusion, that’s the problem.” The consultation process with U.S. Congress is complicated and time-consuming, but it is unavoidable.
- The Trump Administration prefers bilateral trade deal over regional and multilateral ones. Given the size of the U.S. economy, Lighthizer believes that bilateral trade agreement will provide more negotiation leverages and ensure better enforcement.
- The Trump Administration will still stay very much engaged in Asia.
- The WTO Dispute-Settlement mechanism doesn’t work well—it has both imposed new obligations for the U.S. and reduced a lot of U.S. benefits.
- Regarding the outlook for the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP) negotiation, Lighthizer stressed the importance of the US-EU trade relations. He said that the series of elections in EU is a reason why the negotiation of the agreement hasn’t moved forward.
- Regarding TISA (Trade in services agreement), the U.S. objective is to open markets and eliminate market access barriers for U.S. companies.
First, apparel (defined by HS Chapters 61 & 62) is one of the top categories of North Korea’s merchandise exports. Statistics from the International Trade Center (ITC) show that of North Korea’s total US$2,339.9 million merchandise exports in 2016, US$564.7 million (or 19.4%) were apparel.
Second, apparel is also one of the fastest-growing categories of North Korea’s exports over the past decade. From 2003 to 2016, the value of North Korea’s apparel exports surged by 416%, compared to only 171% increase of other products over the same period.
Third, over 99.4% of North Korea’s apparel exports went to China in 2016. Notably, back in 2003, China only accounted for 49.7% of North Korea’s apparel exports. However, apparel exports from North Korea to China received two substantial boosts just in the past ten years: one in 2009 (the year when UN resolution 1874 was adopted) and another in 2013 (the year when UN resolution 2087 was adopted).
Fourth, interesting enough, North Korea’s apparel exports predominantly concentrate on men and women’s overcoats (HS 6201 and 6202) as well as suits, jackets, and blazers (HS 6203 and 6204). This is a notable difference from most other developing countries, such as Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Cambodia whose apparel exports usually focus on more basic items like shirts and trousers.
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- Garment production in North Korea (2017)
- North Korea factories humming with ‘Made in China’ clothes, traders say (2017)
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MINSK, 14 January (BelTA) – The car factory BelGee will study demand for electric cars and will embark on their production, Industry Minister Piotr Parkhomchik said on the air of the Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA informs.
“The production of electric vehicles in Belarus is a very important matter. We reached an agreement that from 500 to 1,000 electric vehicles will be delivered to our country in 2021, so that we will study demand, understand the market capacity, and prepare for production of such cars. Electric vehicles will be here by the second half of the year. The matter is still on the agenda. I think that consumers should expect to see Belarus-made electric vehicles on the market,” Piotr Parkhomchik said.
According to him, 2020 was the best year in the history of BelGee. “It is very important that we shipped 13,000 cars for export (though the plan was 11,000). We also did well in Belarus thanks to our banks that offered very good terms to purchase these cars. All in all, over 22,500 cars were sold or shipped,” the minister said.
The car factory BelGee was solemnly inaugurated on 17 November 2017. The factory is located between Borisov and Zhodino and occupies 118ha. Geely cars of Belarusian make are certified for compliance with technical regulations of the Customs Union and have been tested using EuroNCAP methods (the tests include frontal impact, side impact, and other kinds).


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Novosound is looking forward to kicking off a big 2023 and will be exhibiting at Consumer Electrics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 5th-9th!
CES is seen as one of the most influential tech events in the world, this is a great opportunity to continue the momentum from 2022, and build on Novosound's recent expansions into the medical and wearable sector, and showcase our Wireless Wearable Ultrasound platform.
Dave Hughes, CEO and Founder of Novosound, said:
“We believe that it is inevitable that ultrasound will move out of the hospital and iintothe homes for all, and novosound is at the forefront of that."
Visit us at booth #8167 in the Digital Health Hall where the team including Dr Dave Hughes, Emma Loedel and Nathan Dalgliesh will be carrying out live demonstrations and be on hand to discuss how we can integrate our ultrasound technology for your specific application.
Novosound was also recently featured on the popular BBC Click TV program this week. The segment, which was aired throughout the week on BBC News Channel and online via iPlayer, explores the cutting-edge applications of Novosound's technology in a range of industries, focusing on Wearables. For a quick overview of Novosound and what to expect from us at CES see the latest BBC filming here.
Prior to Dave founding Novosound, his early stage research was using high-resolution technology in dental clinics to remove need for X-ray. Using the same core technology, the company has now evolved and is using ultrasound sensors to create innovative products and projects across industrial, medical and wearable sectors. The lightweight and discrete nature of the sensors provide a useful alternative, and mass-production capability facilitates large volumes for consumer products.
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“I’m incredibly proud of what we've achieved in 2022. We know our technology has the power to revolutionise ultrasound imaging in hospitals around the world and make a powerful impact on people’s lives.”


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The Graphene Flagship has just released an extensive review article on the methods for producing and processing graphene and related materials. The article includes the knowledge of 70 co-authors and aims at being a single source of knowledge on graphene and related materials and a tool to facilitate their uptake in commercial applications.
Christoph Stampfer, spoke person of the Aachen Graphene & 2D Materials Center and co-author of the review says: “This article is a distillate of the knowledge on producing and processing graphene generated in the Flagship. It’s great that all this information can be found now for free in a single source. It is an example of the added value of pursuing research in a major collaborative environment such as the Flagship.”
The review article has been published in the latest issue of IOP Publishing 2D Materials and is completely open access. The full paper can be downloaded here.


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Moto Z4, Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus are the three major Motorola phones that will go official in the coming year. A leakster who is known for revealing information on upcoming Motorola phones has shared some key information on the chipset that will be powering the above phones. Moreover, he has also shared key details on the storage and RAM options of those phones.
The new leak reveals that the Moto G7 phone will be fueled by Snapdragon 660. It will be equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of inbuilt storage. The Moto G7 Plus is tipped to powered by Snapdragon 700 series chipset. Since Snapdragon 700 series from Qualcomm only includes the Snapdragon 710 chipset so far. Hence, the G7 Plus could be fueled by the SD710 SoC. The G7 Plus may arrive with 64 GB of internal storage and may arrive in the market in 6 GB and 4 GB RAM options.
The Moto Z3 was expected to debut with Snapdragon 845 chipset, but it was a bit of a disappointment for the company to use Snapdragon 835 on it. The Moto Z4 arriving in 2019 could feature the Snapdragon 8150 chipset that is slated to go official in the coming month. It may feature 6 GB of RAM and may come in 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices.
Previous reports have revealed that the Moto G7 and G7 Plus will be both equipped with waterdrop notch screens. Through the FCC documents it has been found that the Moto G7 may feature a 2,820mAh battery which is smaller than the battery of predecessor Moto G6. The Moto G7 Plus is expected to arrive with 3,500mAh battery. The Moto G7 duo are also expected to arrive with dual rear cameras.
A recent report has revealed that the upcoming Motorola flagship phone that features the Snapdragon 8150 SoC is codenamed as Motorola Odin. It is expected to carry support for 5G Moto Mod.


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Furniture e-commerce giant Wayfair to return to brick and mortar
Wayfair is trying its luck in bricks-and-mortar retail again.
The Boston-based e-commerce giant announced Tuesday that it will open three storefronts in Greater Boston over the coming year, showcasing the designs of two of its in-house brands. An AllModern store will open at MarketStreet Lynnfield and Legacy Place in Dedham. And a Joss & Main store will open in the Burlington Mall. The company said it plans to open stores for its five brands over the next two years.
“With our first-ever AllModern and Joss & Main retail stores, we are introducing a new kind of omnichannel shopping experience powered by the Wayfair platform,” said Karen McKibbin, Head of Physical Retail at Wayfair. The company, she added, “invites our customers to engage with the brands they know and love in an innovative format that blends the best of in-store and online shopping.”
McKibbin said the stores will offer tableware, as well as bedding, bath and seasonal products. Customers will be able to buy things from the store or place orders for home delivery. The company plans to open larger format stores for its Perigold and Wayfair brands in the coming years. (Wayfair also operates an outlet store in Florence, Ken., near its in-state distribution center, though it was temporarily closed due to the pandemic.)
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with Wayfair and see this forward-thinking, digital-native brand come to life with the opening of AllModern at MarketStreet Lynnfield and Legacy Place,” said Micah Norton, Vice President rental for WS Development, said in a statement. “Our outdoor destinations are known for bringing the community together and we intend to work closely together to create unique experiences for Wayfair customers.”
Wayfair has dabbled in brick and mortar in the past. In 2018, the company launched a series of pop-ups to test the waters before opening its first retail store at the Natick shopping center in 2019. This store was a showcase not only for sofas and cutlery, but also for the brand’s technology. Customers could don virtual reality headsets or use augmented reality to see how furniture could fit into a room and work with staff to digitally design spaces for their homes.
This store closed in December 2020, citing a pandemic-induced drop in foot traffic in malls. It also proved difficult to display a representative selection of inventory in a 3,700 square foot space, the company said at the time.
Exploring its AllModern and Joss & Main brands when opening new stores clearly reflects lessons learned from the Natick store, said Lauren Beitelspacher, a marketing professor at Babson University. And she said it was a relatively low-risk move for the business, as property managers were offering deep discounts on retail rents to keep storefronts filled.
Pushing bricks and mortar is also a good way to collect customer data and attract younger customers, she added. “Believe it or not, Gen Z really loves the in-store experience,” she said, and Wayfair has the digital bells and whistles to make it an experience they’ll enjoy.
Wayfair saw sales skyrocket in the first year of the pandemic as people curled up and reassessed their surroundings, ultimately spending billions on desks, patio furniture and other household items. But this year, as things have reopened, that spending has shifted to restaurants and travel. Then came the supply chain issues that hampered trade around the world. The company relies on 16,000 suppliers worldwide to manufacture its products.
Ultimately, in last month’s third-quarter earnings report, Wayfair said its sales fell to $3.1 billion, down 19% from a year earlier.
But in that call, chief executive Niraj Shah hinted that brick-and-mortar retail would be part of the company’s future. “The pandemic has only underscored the fluidity between the online and offline worlds when shopping for the home,” Shah said. He promised “a new kind of omnichannel shopping experience that blurs the lines.”


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According to Epic Games, “Fortnite Battle Royal” continues to progress from success to success, with 3.4 million active players daily. However, these days also show the downsides of success.
In the course of today, the Fortnite Battle Royal community has already received a new update, which was launched under the version number 2.4.2.
With this, among other things, new content arrived, with which the approaching Valentine’s Day is committed. Complementing the release of the new update, the Epic Games developers spoke again, pointing out that “Fortnite Battle Royal” continues to run from success to success.
Fortnite Battle Royal: Brought last to 3.4 million players daily
According to “Fortnite Battle Royal” last 3.4 million players daily. Thus, the title from Epic Games celebrated not only a new internal record, at the same time, the former Battle Royal top dog “PUBG” was in the barriers. This was played on the PC by 3.2 million users at the same time.
However, the recent success of “Fortnite Battle Royal” also has a catch for the players, since the servers are not always equal to the rush of players and suffer from unpleasant performance fluctuations. Especially this past weekend, these often went to their knees. As the developers of Epic Games assure, they are aware of the issues and are already working on a technical solution.


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FRANKFURT, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Daimler said on Tuesday it will broaden its production footprint for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans by moving some manufacturing to North America and by investing 450 million euros ($572 million) to modernise its German plants.
Mercedes-Benz Vans will invest 300 million euros to expand its Duesseldorf plant to modernise the body shop, the paint shop and the assembly line as well as pursuing an international production strategy.
Volker Mornhinweg head of Mercedes-Benz vans said, “We can cover the growing demand for large vans in the North American market economically only if we produce the vehicles locally in the NAFTA region. That’s why we have decided to produce the next generation of the Sprinter in North America.”
Mercedes-Benz Vans will make the new Sprinter at one of its plants in countries belonging to the North American Free Trade Agreement, which includes Mexico, the United States and Canada.
The exact location for future production has yet to be determined, the company said.
Currently most Sprinters destined for the U.S. market have been produced in kit form at plants in Duesseldorf and Ludwigsfelde, and then shipped to be reassembled in Charleston, South Carolina.
The United States is now the Sprinter’s second-largest sales market after Germany. About 23,000 Sprinter vans were delivered to U.S. customers in 2013.
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After surviving one round of cuts in 2002, Effingham Kmart could be on the chopping block again as Sears Holdings Corp. plans to close between 100 and 120 Kmart and Sears stores.
It’s unknown when the list will be released naming which locations will be closed. The company’s website had not posted closings as of presstime Tuesday.
Kmart Store Manager Theresa Mathy declined to comment on the possibility of Effingham’s location closing, clarifying she wasn’t authorized to comment directly on the matter.
The small Sears stores in Effingham and Vandalia should stay intact though, said owner Randy Ruholl, as the company plans to only close corporate-owned stores. It’s his understanding that the locally-owned stores will avoid being closed.
“This morning was the first I’d heard about it,” Ruholl said, who hadn’t been notified his stores could be in jeopardy.
But larger, company-owned stores, such as Sears at Cross County Mall in Mattoon, may not avoid the ax.
The announcement that several stores will be closed was made Tuesday morning. The reason for the closings was a weak holiday shopping season for the retailer, according to the Associated Press.
In 2002, Kmart Corp. closed 283 of its stores, including Mattoon and Decatur. Effingham’s location narrowly missed the cuts, surprising some locals as Wal-Mart’s Supercenter was aggressively taking business away from the dated chain.
Sears and Kmart merged in 2005, about two years after Kmart Corp. declared bankruptcy, according to AP.


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YUMA, Ariz. - Scammers are capitalizing on the opioid epidemic by marketing phony treatments, according to the Better Business Bureau. The FTC and FDA recently issued a warning to companies that deceptively advertise these treatments.
How this Scam Works:
You see an ad for a product that claims to ease opioid withdrawal symptoms. Many of these phony products claim to be a "miracle cure" with "guaranteed" results. Many brands stress that their pills are "all natural," "organic" and contain vitamins and herbs. For examples, check the FDA's Flickr account of photos of illegal products.
Trying one of these "cures" may seem harmless, but it's more than just a waste of time and money. Using products with unsubstantiated claims can prevent those addicted to opioids from seeking safe and effective treatments.
Tips to avoid this scam:
- Be skeptical. Beware of any product making claims like "miracle cure" or "fast results - guaranteed." Many of these treatments that make these bold promises are not FDA-approved.
- Find help. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides a referral and information service. Consumers can call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit SAMHSA.gov for confidential and free information.
- Check with a doctor. Before taking any dietary supplement, ask a health provider about it. Find a list of questions on FDA.gov.
- Check with BBB. Visit BBB.org to view the company's BBB Business Profile. Business Profiles include contact information, complaint history, and customer reviews.
For more Information:
Read the full article about opioid addiction treatment scams on BBB.org.


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OOX to showcase online advertising tool
Dubai, September 4, 2011
OOX, Out-n-Out Online Xperts, will showcase its online advertising monitoring tool at an upcoming trade show for online professionals in Abu Dhabi.
The Internet Show Middle East 2011 will run on September 27 and 28 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
OOX will hold live demos of its OOXmonitor at the show, allowing guests can try out the service and learn about the importance of online ad monitoring first hand.
Launched in 2008, OOXmonitor is the Middle East's first competitive online advertising monitoring and intelligence service, a statement said.
OOXmonitor tracks display ad campaigns, sponsorships, special operations, microsites, sponsored profile pages, and widgets, it added.
'September marks the start of OOXmonitor's fourth year. We believe that by offering online ad monitoring to marketers, we play a part in growing the region's online advertising industry,” said Fouad Bedran, co-managing director of OOX.
“Our company is fully invested in the online ad sector in the Middle East, this is why we have participated in the Internet Show for the second year now,' he added. – TradeArabia News Service


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Construction supply chain issues ‘are going to significantly impact the delivery of completed new homes’
“Build cost inflation is the most talked about topic in the land market at the moment, and it is anticipated that this will not ease in the short term," warns Knight Frank. "This, combined with delays in the planning system, are going to significantly impact the delivery of completed new homes in the market.”
Virus fallout ‘will put significant pressure on supply chains’ but could quell rising construction costs
"When we come out of this, we may well end up working differently, and many [building] companies where they are able will look to significantly shorten supply lines," says Knight Frank.
Savills saw more new-build homes reservations in Q3 this year than in any previous quarter on record, while development land buyers focus on smaller sites.
More units are being built, says Savills, but we need more development in the South East
By Prime Resi
Companies in this articleKnight Frank
Longstanding independent firm ramps up resi division with recruitment of high-profile broker & star of Britain’s Most Expensive Houses as head of sales.
CBRE and Beauchamp Estates are about to launch sales at Three Kings Mayfair, for JV developers 1.61 London, Urbanwise and Valpre.
Andrew Russell & Ben Bentley's independent firm, The Country House Department, is on course for a 'record' year following a number of big-ticket deals.
Boutique development on Mount Street houses four luxury apartments designed by Rigby & Rigby, plus some retail and office space.
High-end specialists from Savills summarise the key drivers shaping the PCL lettings & sales markets this year.
Hamish Bruce has joined Inhous following stints at Marsh & Parsons and Black Brick.
Freehold swathe on sought-after Tite Street has scope for a significant prime resi scheme.
Walnut Tree House in Hampton Wick comes with a boathouse and private mooring, and was once home to the owner of Fortnum & Mason.
While eco-solutions require significant investment in terms of both strategy and execution, the long-term gains are already evident, explains Strutt & Parker's Josh Ayres.
By Josh Ayres
Real estate continues to be the largest concentration of wealth in the world, reveals Savills, worth almost four times the value of global GDP.
PCL has once again gone ‘on sale’ due to a near-term tumble for GBP, reports David Huggett.
Fixer-uppers are in high demand, says Rightmove.
The latest weekly data from LonRes shows a continuing spike in asking price reductions across both sales and rental markets.


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updated 05:00 pm EDT, Sat September 7, 2013
New pics hint at fingerprint sensor
Recent images purportedly showing the next generation of iPhone portray the device with a silver ring around the home button, and some observers claim that the ring may be more than cosmetic. AppleInsider noted on Friday that the ring appears well in keeping with designs for a functional component necessary to the operation of a fingerprint sensor. Such an addition to the iPhone line would likely give Apple a significant advantage over its competition in terms of device security, and it could lead to a much wider range of uses for the iPhone.
A fingerprint or other biometric sensing component has been predicted as an addition to the iPhone since Apple bought Authentec last year. The shiny home button ring was first noted last month by Fox News' Clayton Morris, who presumed that it was an aesthetic choice. Looking at a number of Apple's previous patent filings, though, it would appear that the design is essential to the functioning of a biometric sensor in the home button.
Authentec's technology relies on radio frequency field sensing, or AC capacitance, to read fingerprints. Electrodes in the technology need to be in contact with a user's finger in order to properly read the ridges and valleys of the fingerprint. Should Apple actually integrate fingerprint scanning technology into the next iPhone, the shiny ring may be a necessity for the the RF field sensors to function.
Along with reports of a shiny ring around the home button, tech leaker Sonny Dickson unearthed images of a component said to be a part of the home button and fingerprint scanner. A number of previous leaks have shown off supposed fingerprint scanner components, but Dickson's are the clearest to date and conform well to the most recent descriptions of the device's functionality.
The next generation of iPhone will likely be shown off at a September 10 media event. Apple is expected to unveil not only the successor to the iPhone 5, but also a lower-end model that will help it address more cost-conscious consumers, as well as emerging markets.


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WhatsApp, has announced the launch of #YouSaid, a campaign to educate people on how to verify information they come across before passing it on, to help reduce the spread of false news in Nigeria.
The campaign offers tips for WhatsApp users to spot false news and take responsibility in minimizing its spread, by encouraging people to think carefully and check authoritative sources before deciding to share any information with their friends and family.
“At WhatsApp, all personal messages are protected with end-to-end encryption because the safety and security of our users and their messages is important to us. ” Akua Gyekye, WhatsApp Public Policy Lead said while commenting on the launch of the campaign. “While we remain committed to creating a safe space for our users to communicate privately, we encourage everyone to verify any information they receive and confirm whether it is true or false before sharing it with other people. Regardless of the person you received the information from, as soon as you share any information, it becomes something people think #YouSaid. Our hope is that this campaign will open up a conversation on the importance of verifying information and thinking carefully about what people read, trust and choose to share” Gyekye added.
Here are four easy ways to reduce the spread of false news on WhatsApp
- Understand what a ‘Forwarded’ message means: Any message that has the ‘forwarded’ label (an arrow or double arrow icon) did not start with the person who sent it to you. They will also have received it from someone else before passing it on to you. If you are not sure the information is true, do not forward it to someone else without verifying it.
A double arrow icon and “Forwarded many times” label will be displayed when a message has been forwarded more than five times since it was originally sent and will restrict sharing to just one chat at a time.
- Always fact check information with other sources: False news can go viral, and photos, audio recordings, and videos can be edited to mislead you. If you’re unsure whether a message is true, check trusted news sites to see where the story came from. When a story is reported in multiple places and from trustworthy sources, it’s more likely to be true.
- Look out for messages that look different: If you receive messages that have such things like misspelled words, wrong dates, awkward layouts, unrelated pictures and web addresses (URLs), it’s a sign that the information could be false.
- Read the message objectively: Don’t let what you think you know get in the way of your judgment. Review the facts yourself before sharing information. Stories that seem hard to believe are often untrue.
Today, WhatsApp protects the personal communication of over two billion users all over the world, securing it with end-to-end encryption by default.
Elon Musk Envisions X as the Future of Your Financial Life
Tech visionary Elon Musk unveiled his vision for X, aiming to transform it into the epicenter of people’s financial worlds by the end of 2024.
Musk’s plan transcends mere payment solutions, targeting nothing short of the complete financial ecosystem, including money and securities. “You won’t need a bank account,” he affirmed.
X, led by CEO Linda Yaccarino, sees this as an ambitious opportunity that could reshape the financial landscape as we know it.
Musk expressed his unwavering commitment to the cause, stating, “It would blow my mind if we don’t have that rolled out by the end of next year.”
This ambition traces back to Musk’s dot-com-era online bank, X.com, which later evolved into PayPal. Musk aims to take a page from his earlier playbook, hoping to outshine PayPal with a more comprehensive approach.
The platform’s offerings are set to include high-yield money market accounts, debit cards, checks, and loan services. Musk’s endgame? An ecosystem that empowers users to send money worldwide instantly and in real-time.
However, this transformation is not without its challenges. Elon Musk must convince users of the necessity of such an all-encompassing platform while gaining their trust with their financial lives.
The vision of X as an “everything app” resonates with the rise of super apps like WeChat in China, which provide users with access to a myriad of services, from shopping to transportation.
As X positions itself to revolutionize the financial industry, Musk’s audacious endeavor promises to change the way we handle money, potentially eliminating the need for traditional banking as we know it.
The world watches with bated breath to see if Musk’s bold vision will become a reality.
WhatsApp Introduces Dual Account Feature, Enabling Users to Sign Into Two Accounts
WhatsApp has introduced a groundbreaking innovation that promises to redefine the user experience.
This new feature allows individuals to simultaneously manage two WhatsApp accounts on a single device, eliminating the need for dual phones.
The eagerly anticipated announcement was made by Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s CEO, who assured Android users that this feature will soon grace their screens.
Gone are the days of juggling multiple WhatsApp accounts, a task that often required carrying two separate devices. While tech giants like Xiaomi and Oppo had previously introduced app cloning features for multiple WhatsApp instances, WhatsApp’s integrated approach sets a new standard for seamlessness.
This innovation is poised to be a game-changer for users who navigate both personal and professional realms on this ubiquitous messaging platform.
Cumbersome login-and-logout routines and the perpetual concern of messaging from the wrong account will soon be a thing of the past, replaced by a newfound ease of multitasking.
Activating this feature is a straightforward process. Users need only navigate to the ‘Settings’ menu and select ‘Add Account.’ During setup, a second phone with a SIM card or a device supporting eSIM technology is required to unlock the full potential of multi-SIM functionality.
WhatsApp ensures that each account can have its own customized notification and privacy settings, preserving data integrity and personalization.
In addition to the dual account feature, WhatsApp recently introduced passkey support for Android, enhancing security by providing an alternative to SMS-based two-factor authentication.
This latest advancement underscores WhatsApp’s dedication to user convenience, connectivity, and digital identity security, setting the stage for a more organized and efficient way of communication.
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Playlist: Consumer prices, Google, and Bank of America
Posted by Katharine Crnko
For Marketplace Morning Report, Friday April 15, 2011
Here are today’s top headlines from the Marketplace Morning Report and from around the web.
Word today from the government that consumer prices rose half a percent in March. But the nation’s so-called core inflation level — which doesn’t include energy and food prices — only nudged up very slightly. You can check out Marketplace’s coverage here.
Also, more news of inflation in China: Beijing said consumer prices jumped another 5.4 percent over a year ago. Policymakers there have already boosted interest rates four times in the last six months to cool inflation.
U.S. industrial output rose a stronger-than-expected 0.8 percent in March as utility production bounced back and manufacturing continued to exhibit vigor, a report from the Federal Reserve showed Friday.
China, the biggest buyer of U.S. Treasury securities, trimmed its holdings for a fourth straight month in February and Japan boosted its holdings one month before a devastating earthquake hit the country.
U.S. consumer sentiment rose more than expected in April as worries about the impact of higher oil prices on economic growth eased slightly, a survey released Friday showed.
Mattel, maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, reported a 33 percent drop in first-quarter earnings on higher costs.
Google says its earnings were up more than 25 percent in the first three months of this year. But investors seem more interested in the spending spree Google is on right now. Under the direction of its new CEO Larry Page Google is investing more in new technologies, businesses and hirings.
President Barack Obama, in an ABC interview that aired Friday, said the United States must “be very careful” about releasing oil from the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve at a time of uncertainty in the Middle East.
Congress is set to vote on the House Republican’s long-term deficit reduction plan.
Moody’s cut Ireland’s debt rating by two notches to just above junk status.
Turns out the debit card idea has been around a lot longer than we thought. Archeologists in Germany have discovered a 453-year-old wooden “tally stick.” It’s got little nicks in it that were used to keep track of debts. I wonder what interchange fees the cobblers and weavers charged customers to use the debit stick. I don’t even want to know what the out-of-kingdom ATM fees were.
You won’t be seeing as much of the Verizon guy on television commercials anymore. The actor, Paul Marcarelli, told the Atlantic Monthly the wireless carrier is going a different route in its next ad campaign. Marcarelli is still under contract with Verizon. So he hasn’t gotten his calls dropped just yet.
You can read the rest of today’s headlines from the Marketplace Morning Report here.
Here are the songs we played:
- Donuts Outro — The Roots
- Human Behavior — Bjork Buy
- Galvanize — Chemical BrothersBuy
- The Heinrich Maneuver — InterpolBuy
- 1991 — Crystal CastlesBuy
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After first appearing on phones, voice assistants entered the home in a big way with the Amazon Echo, a speaker that was equipped with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant.
While Apple has had a voice assistant, Siri, on its phones for some time now, it has so far been left behind when it comes to smart speakers. Competitor Google brought its own voice assistant to dedicated hardware with the Google Home speaker last year.
Rumors have been circulating for a while now that both Microsoft and Apple are planning on bringing their voice assistants, Cortana and Siri respectively, to the home in the form of smart speakers.
Read on for all the information we have so far about Apple’s rumored smart speaker.
Cut to the chase
- What is it? A rumored smart speaker equipped with Apple’s Siri voice assistant
- When is it out? TBA – Apple is yet to confirm that it actually exists
- What will it cost? Competitors range in price from $50 to $180 – Apple’s will likely be priced towards the high end of this range
Apple Siri Speaker release date
The most recent rumor points towards a launch in the second half of this year, in time for the Christmas shopping season, after an announcement at Apple’s annual developer showcase, WWDC, which this year takes place in June.
However we’re slightly skeptical of this rumor for a couple of reasons.
First is the fact that WWDC is traditionally a conference where Apple talks about software rather than hardware, so talking about a new piece of smart speaker hardware would be highly unusual.
Secondly we’re skeptical that the speaker would be announced as early as WWDC, only to be released much later in the second half of the year, as Apple likes to release hardware as soon as possible after it’s announced; each year the iPhone is released just 10 days after its initial announcement, for example.
There have been exceptions to this rule such as the AirPods, which released around three months after they were originally announced, but for the most part Apple maintains a fast turnaround between announcement and release.
Unfortunately this doesn’t leave us with much of an idea about when the smart speaker might be coming, but after hearing that Apple employees are already testing prototypes in their own homes, we’re guessing it’s not far away.
Apple Siri Speaker features
If you want to get an idea of what a Siri speaker would be capable of, then Siri on your iPhone is a good place to start.
Currently Siri is able to sync up with a number of the iPhone’s core features. It can add reminders to the reminders app, create events in the calendar app, set alarms and timers, call and video “Facetime” call contacts, and find and read emails.
Siri is also heavily integrated into Apple HomeKit, which is the company’s home automation ecosystem, that allows you to control all of your connected devices from a single app. Using HomeKit you can have Siri turn on your lights, increase your home’s thermostat, or even activate a ceiling fan.
However, Siri has some significant problems compared to competing voice services.
For example, it heavily prioritises Apple’s own apps rather than allowing you to use alternatives. Ask Siri to play some music, and it will only be able to play songs that are currently stored in your Apple Music app.
This is in contrast to both Alexa and Google Assistant, which both allow you to use a music app of your choice, rather than restricting you to Amazon Prime Music and Google Play music respectively.
Amazon has been especially open with allowing developers to integrate their services into its smart speakers. It allows the creation of ‘Skills’ which essentially act as apps for the smart speaker, and so far there have been over 10,000 of them created for the speaker.
On a basic intelligence level, Siri also has a number of problems. Ask it when the Mona Lisa was painted (the year 1503, art buffs), and the voice assistant will happily tell you that ‘the answer is one thousand, five hundred and three,’ rather than being intelligent enough to realise that the year should be read aloud as ‘fifteen oh-three’.
Of course there’s always the chance that Apple will put significant effort into improving Siri before the technology finds its way into a smart speaker. Google did a similar thing when it overhauled Google Now, creating Google Assistant, in the months before the Google Home was released.
Meanwhile, recent comments by Apple VP Phil Schiller suggest Apple is thinking along the lines of a Siri speaker with an integrated screen – so basically just a big iPad with better audio, then?
Previously, smart speakers focussed entirely on the voice, and recognising the commands that are spoken by the user.
However, there are some rumors that Apple’s rumored smart speaker might feature facial recognition via a built-in camera.
The technology could be used to recognise which users are interacting with the device, allowing it to cater to their individual preferences in music or lighting.
Over the past two years Apple has acquired the facial recognition startups Faceshift and Emotient, which suggests that such technology is something that the company is exploring.
Apple’s speaker would not be the first to feature a built-in camera. The recently announced Amazon Echo Look has a built in camera, which is used to recognise and recommend clothing choices.
Google Home recently added the ability to recognise users based on the sound of their voice, and we’d imagine that Apple would want to feature similar functionality if it wants to compete with the existing major players in the market.
Related to the facial recognition capability is a recent rumor that the smart speaker will be able to recognise user’s emotions.
We’re not entirely sure what this could end up adding to the overall user experience, but it’s funny to think that the speaker could theoretically play different music depending on how it reads your mood.
Another recent rumor points towards the device making use of ‘some form of Beats technology’, although it’s unclear exactly what this could be.
It is believed to carry some form of Beats technology, and is expected to run an variant iOS27 April 2017
Apple needs to improve Siri’s ability to recognise our voice, since we’ve found that its current implementation on phones can be a little flaky. Could a Beats-built microphone fit the bill?
The big development with Beats headphones over the last year has been the introduction of Apple’s new W1 bluetooth chip, which makes it a lot easier to pair the headphones to an iPhone, and also improves battery life.
Obviously that latter point isn’t as important for a speaker that’s likely to be mains, rather than battery, powered, but it would be a great feature if the speaker could be easily paired to your phone by simply holding it close by. Could this perhaps be another way of identifying the user – by proximity to the W1 chip?
Apple Siri Speaker AirPlay
The Amazon Echo Dot has a 3.5mm audio jack output that allows it to plug into a stereo, and Google Home integrates with the Chromecast.
Allegedly Apple’s Siri speaker will offer similar functionality thanks to an integration with Apple’s AirPlay technology, which allows users to stream video and audio from their phone to a television or stereo respectively.
Apple is currently finalising designs for their Alexa competitor, expected to be marketed as a Siri/AirPlay device.27 April 2017
A new challenger has entered the arena
Smart speakers are one of the most unexpected and cool technologies to have come out over the past couple of years, and interesting to see each of the technology giants repurposing their existing voice assistants to work in a home context.
Apple isn’t the only one with such a device on the horizon. Microsoft appears to be readying a home speaker equipped with its Cortana voice assistant, and between that and Google’s existing smart speaker efforts, the market is set to get crowded very quickly.
Apple has a real chance of standing out when it comes to its home automation efforts thanks to HomeKit, but it’s not as strong when it comes to integrating with non-Apple services such as Spotify.
Apple’s next major conference is set to be WWDC in June, but as previously mentioned, we would be surprised to see a hardware reveal come out of the software-focussed show.
Then again when it comes to Apple anything is possible, so keep your eyes trained on the McEnery Convention Centre in San Jose from 5-9 June for any new information about Apple’s voice controlled ambitions.


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October 9, 2019
The “Great Taste, Less Waste” movement hits California
Excalibur’s Proper Portions dry rub program is already expanding to the west coast.
July 15, 2019
What’s on the menu at AAMP this year?
Excalibur Seasoning is ready to “show our hand” at this year’s American Association of Meat…
July 9, 2019
Proper Portions program off to an exciting start
This past spring, Excalibur started outfitting grocery stores and processors around the country with stackable…
February 12, 2019
NEW “Proper Portions” are here!
Coming up with a "proper" portion of flavor is both a science and an art.…


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Tim Chancellor, president of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association (NPPA), was among the 30-member Heartland Team to visit Japan in September to meet with that country’s trade leaders. The meeting was arranged by the U.S. Meat Exporters Federation (USMEF).
The team, which included beef, pork, corn and soybean producers and other agricultural industry leaders, met with key players in the Japanese trade, toured retail and restaurant sectors, explored Japanese domestic production and gained a better understanding of the potential in the market and how USMEF works to develop the Japanese market for U.S. red meat products. The visit came on the heels of the trade agreement in principle that would bring Japanese tariffs on U.S. pork, beef and other agricultural products in line with tariffs of our competitors.
The Heartland Team got a first-hand look at our leading export market, learned more about its potential and what this market can mean to the bottom-line of rural America. Japan is a critical export market for the U.S. and this trip demonstrated to Japanese trade executives and consumers the very real commitment to serve this market.
Quality and safety are paramount in the Japanese market and team members were able to answer questions and speak directly about the integrity, quality and safety of U.S. red meat production
“Knowing where product comes from and how it is produced is important with Japanese consumers,” Chancellor said. “It is a fascinating and sophisticated market and consumers want assurances about the safety and quality of imported products. A very important customer got to know us a little better.”
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For a month now, users of Huawei’s 2019 flagship smartphones, the P30 and the P30 Pro, have been able to give the company’s upcoming big software update, based on Android 10, a spin.
Besides the Huawei P30 series, other Huawei smartphones are also set to receive EMUI 10 over the next few months, going all the way to mid-2020 according to the company’s own timeline.
A number of those smartphones, in addition to the P30 and the P30 Pro, have already been lined up to test drive EMUI 10.
The catch, so far, has been that that has been limited to Huawei’s home market, China, where, according to the latest information from research firm Canalys, it saw its market share rise by a whopping 66% this year to stand at 42% at a time when everyone else was counting their losses.
That is changing with the beta programme being opened to users outside China, something that Samsung has also done recently by opening up public testing of One UI 2.0, its own customization of Android 10, to users of the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 series in other markets other than its own Korean home base.
According to an update on Huawei’s own forums, EMUI 10 beta software for devices in the Huawei Mate 20 family (Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20X, Mate 20 Lite) and others like the Nova 5T, P Smart 2019, P Smart Plus 2019 and P30 Lite, is already available for users outside China and should be hitting devices of those enrolled in the programme in coming days.
Europe, Latin America and parts of the wider Asian continent (the Pacific region as well as the Middle East region with which Africa is often clustered) appear to be targeted and users in those countries who enrol for the beta on the aforementioned devices (by downloading the Huawei Beta app and following on-screen instructions) should be getting EMUI 10 any time now.
We’ve not had any success getting in using the Huawei P30 Lite in our possession so that should say as much as you need to know about devices available locally. Those that have devices sourced from any of the countries listed here may have some different outcomes (in case you do, hit us up).


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Smoke shops in Las Vegas may soon be able to legally sell marijuana paraphernalia.
Smoke shops in the city need a privileged license to be able to sell tobacco paraphernalia, and the City Council is soon slated to vote on allowing shops to legally sell devices that allow shops to sell devices that aid people in inhaling, ingesting or otherwise using marijuana.
Paraphernalia like oil rigs and water pipes that use cannabis oils or waxes cannot be legally sold in Las Vegas smoke shops.
If the council approves the ordinance, marijuana paraphernalia won’t be able to be on display in areas of stores that are visible to people younger than 21. Those shops will also be required to post signs at their entrances barring people younger than 21 from entering.


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"Tesla is in a cash pinch", Cowen & Co. analyst Jeffrey Osborne said in an interview.
The latest tweet follows a chaotic week for the carmaker after Musk was filmed smoking marijuana and wielding a sword on a live show, and a tumultuous August during which he proposed and then abruptly pulled the plug on a go-private deal for the company. He said in the email that Tesla will build and deliver over double the amount of cars it did in the second quarter, when it built 53,339 and delivered 40,740. While paint stocks of those two remain, special ordering them will set you back $2,000, the same as Pearl White or Red multi-coats.
For all the assembly issues faced by the Tesla Model 3 in the first year of production, from battery modules to steel-welding robots, perhaps the last thing that many industry observers were expecting.
"I'm not a regular smoker of weed", Musk said.
Chief accounting officer Dave Morton resigned after just one month in the job because of discomfort with the attention on the company and pace of work during that time, Tesla said in a filing on Friday.
Like the iconic Ford Model T more than a century ago, Tesla standardized on black paint as the default option for all its new cars. The Tesla stock price has been all over the map these past few months, mimicking investors' opinions on Musk and the direction he's taking the company.
Trump says he doesn't talk the way Woodward portrays him
Zaid argued that if the author really intends to curb Trump , there was "greater value" in maintaining their position. In rare support from a Democrat, President Donald Trump received the benefit of the doubt Sunday from former N.Y.
Tesla declined a request for comment on this story.
Gill is "concerned" about the rapid turnover of senior executives at Tesla, which he estimates has lost 23 executives over the past two years alone.
Tesla is jumping 5% on Monday, after CEO Elon Musk's sunny outlook for the third quarter.
The former employee said Musk's prediction that production and deliveries will more than double was realistic and one current employee said Musk's optimism was reflected among the employee's colleagues.
"She's been awesome and I'm very grateful for everything she's done for Tesla", Musk said in a blog post.
It may no longer be up to Musk. "We now see the near-term risk-reward for Tesla as relatively skewed to the upside, given the potential for the stock to revert towards the middle of its $270 to $370 range", the analyst wrote.


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This spring, the ad software platform Double Verify announced it had for the first time detected the first case of digital audio-targeted ad fraud. What may have come as a wake-up call to audio companies is part of a larger problem online. Double Verify’s annual report on the state of digital ads finds that the total number of newly-discovered fraud schemes actually doubled from 2020 to 2022. But overall, Collette Spagnolo, VP Marketing Analytics at Double Verify, says fraud and sophisticated invalid traffic decreased for the third consecutive year. At the same time, their benchmark brand suitability violation rate has remained at 7.1%. That is down from 7.8% in 2020 and 7.5% in 2019.
“Fraud protections certainly mitigate the damage the fraudsters can do,” Spagnolo said. “But the protections don't actually stop them from concocting use schemes that are aimed at siphoning ad spend,” she said on a webinar Monday.
Double Verify’s work in audio is just beginning, with much of its efforts focused on digital video and website ads. It says viewability rates have consistently increased between 2019 and 2022 with 69% of display ads viewable and 74% of video ads viewable. “Brands’ suitability, fraud, and viewability seem to be stabilizing or improving,” Spagnolo said.
Things are actually a bit better in the U.S. where Double Verify says for the first time the market crossed the 70% viewability threshold for both display and video ads. And the U.S. fraud violation rate fell four percent during the past year.
To prove to big brands that spending money on ad monitoring services like Double Verify is worth it, the company ran a test campaign. When it was unmanaged, the client wound up with 367% more ad fraud – which means on those days nearly one out of every four impressions was wasted. The unmanaged campaign also had a 94% brand suitability score. That means six percent of its ads were alongside content that it did not want to be associated with. Double Verify calculates for every billion impressions on an unmanaged campaign, $121,000 is lost to ad fraud with another $199,000 spent on inventory deemed unsuitable for the brand.
In March, Double Verify announced it had discovered BeatSting or what is believed to be the first large-scale ad impression fraud scheme to target digital audio inventory. It estimated that BeatSting is responsible for costing unprotected advertisers up to $1 million per month.
Spagnolo said audio is one of the “new places” that fraudsters are targeting, along with connected TV. “All of these new platforms present new ways to engage with audiences for advertisers. But the channels are not immune to quality concerns, not least because they perform differently from other media types,” she said.
Shannon Brungs Hartmann, Director of Programmatic Buying at the data insights company 84.51˚ which counts Kroger among its clients, said that is why they have found it “absolutely imperative” to embrace ad verification to ensure the highest level of media quality across all facets of their digital media activations.
“As we navigate this marketplace, unfortunately, there isn't a one size fits all,” Hartmann said. “But I actually see that as a positive because brands have a unique opportunity to calibrate based on their needs and resonance in market for the way they want to be positioned to ensure that you're maximizing efficiencies without minimizing market impact.”
The data in Double Verify’s 2023 Global Insights Report is based on 5.5 trillion media transactions across 1,000 customers in nearly 100 countries. Download the full report HERE.


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This sure beats a bake sale.
The Vatican has auctioned off a custom Lamborghini Huracan that was donated by the Italian automaker, and signed and blessed by Pope Francis, for $950,000.
The white supercar features yellow striping meant to evoke the Vatican City flag and is powered by a 573 hp V10. The rear-wheel-drive coupe has top speed of 199 mph and a list price of $199,800.
It was sold to an unidentified bidder at the RM Sotheby’s Monaco auction on Saturday. All of the proceeds are earmarked for papal charities, including $500,000 that will be used to help rebuild the communities of the Nineveh Plains in Iraq, a region that is traditionally home to many Christians and was decimated by ISIS in recent years.


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Online lenders dominate 2017 Mozo Experts Choice Home Loan Awards
Mozo has announced the results of its annual Experts Choice Home Loan Awards this week, and found that nearly two-thirds of the Low Cost Award winners were online lenders.
The awards compared 504 home loans from 89 providers, and awarded the top 10% in each of the 8 categories. Categories included First Home Buyer, Offset Home Loan, Split Loan and two categories for Investors, and were chosen to reflect the different needs of home loan borrowers and which products best cater to them.
This year, Mozo found that online lenders took out more awards for great value mortgage products than in previous years, accounting for approximately 41% of the winners overall, up from just over 25% last year.
And it’s no wonder, when Mozo calculations showed that borrowers could save $3,184 each year, by switching from one of the big banks to an online lender.
Investors after variable rate loans and first home buyers were particularly spoiled for choice with online lenders, which increased their share of the awards by 40% and 30% respectively in each category.
Despite the great value on offer, a Mozo study found that borrowers were sometimes reluctant to take out a home loan with an online lender, mainly because they didn’t know enough about them.
“Many online lenders can offer borrowers serious value, thanks to lower overhead costs than traditional banks. But it can be a bit daunting for borrowers when they feel they simply don’t know enough about online lenders to put their trust in them,” explained Mozo Director Kirsty Lamont.
While Aussies were aware of the benefits of online lenders, just 27% said they’d be willing to take out a home loan online. 43% said they preferred to be able to discuss a mortgage face-to-face with an expert before committing.
“Consulting a specialist can be an important step in the home loan process, but when looking for the best possible value, it’s important that borrowers do their own research as well and consider all the options available to them,” said Lamont.
A good place to start searching for an excellent value home loan is with our Experts Choice Awards - we’ve done all the hard work for you! Find the full list of winners here.


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It's that time of the year again. Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage in Cupertino on Tuesday to announce a trio of products: the brand new 4.7-inch iPhone 6 ($199 on contract), its 5.5-inch big brother iPhone 6 Plus ($299), and the oft-rumored Apple Watch ($349), the company's first attempt at a smartwatch. There's no denying that many travelers rely on their iPhones, but the big question remains: Are these new devices worth the upgrade? While some of Apple's updates have been relatively minor in the past, we think this time it's worth taking the plunge. Here's why:
Improved camera. A shaky hand shouldn't ruin the perfect photo this time around. Both iPhone 6s have auto image stabilization, which uses the phone's gyroscope and speedy A8 processor to make sure those kinds of photo snafus never happen again. Other improvements include better facial recognition and higher resolution panoramas.
Better video. In addition to the camera upgrades, the iPhone 6 allows users to take 1080p video at a silky-smooth 60 frames per second, up from 30. Users can also take 240p slo-mo videos if they want pool dives to look as dramatic as humanly possible.
Better battery life. There are few things worse than being stranded in an unfamiliar place with a battery-drained phone. Thankfully, both iterations of the iPhone 6 bring battery improvements: The standard iPhone 6 gets 14 hours talk time and 10 hours of Internet browsing, while the iPhone 6 Plus gets a whopping 24 hours talk time and 12 hours of Internet. In comparison, the iPhone 5S only gets 10 hours of talk time and 8 hours of Internet.
Leave your credit card at home. Both of the new iPhones support Apple Pay, which allows users to securely store their credit card information in the phone and use it as they would a credit card at select locations. Right now, this feature is U.S. only, but Apple plans to expand it worldwide in the future.
Health and fitness tracking. Travelers are ever more concerned about staying fit while away from home, as evidenced by the growing range of workout options at hotels. The Apple Watch doubles as a pedometer, keeping track of how many steps you take each day while monitoring your heart rate; meanwhile, the new Health app bundled with the upcoming iOS 8 allows the user to see all of their health and fitness info in one place.
Convenience and durability. Smartphones don't have the best reputation for being able to survive falls and extreme conditions, but with the Apple Watch, a user's iPhone won't even leave their pocket or purse. Messages and calls can be made directly from the watch—and its screen is heavy duty, made entirely of sapphire crystal, second only to diamonds in mineral hardness. It's the first time an Apple device has had a screen anywhere near this durable.
Use a watch as a hotel key. Hate fumbling through pockets to find hotel keys? Apple has partnered with Starwood Hotels to develop an Apple Watch app that will let users open their hotel doors by simply hovering the watch in front of the lock at select hotels.


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EnviroBuild Materials Ltd is moving warehousing and logistics to champions of sustainability, Howard Tenens Logistics. Howard Tenens Logistics are a quality focused, independent family business delivering mutual value through great people, collaboration and technology.
It’s a bold step to further progress the company’s mission to become a carbon-neutral company. Howard Tenens is a trailblazer in sustainable logistics and EnviroBuild is set to embrace and benefit from the company’s experience and achievements.
EnviroBuild has been supplying the construction industry with eco-friendly building materials such as cladding, decking and fencing for thousands of homes throughout the UK. The company is firmly committed to offering high-quality sustainable products which are consistently the preferred choice of architects, landscapers and construction firms.
In addition to providing innovative products which are the desirable choice for the environment, EnviroBuild has been donating 10% of profits to sustainable initiatives in the community since 2015. Sustainability is at the heart of everything the company does as well as providing high-quality products and an excellent customer experience.
The selection of Howard Tenens Logistics followed an extensive search for a logistics company which would meet the sustainability ethos and high standards of EnviroBuild.
Howard Tenens Logistics sustainability track record is impressive. The company utilises longer and double-deck trailers to reduce trips and 95% of its fleet meets the latest Euro 6 emission standard (as of November 2020). The company is proactive about welcoming new innovations and low carbon technologies.
Co-founder James Brueton comments: “At EnviroBuild, we are always looking for new ways to improve our sustainability offering across all areas of the business. The move to Howard Tenens Logistics is doing just that and we are excited to work with a logistics company that puts sustainability at its core.”
Essentially, EnviroBuild is seeking to reduce its carbon footprint in terms of product storage and deliveries as well as prevent the increase of greenhouse gases. By addressing both of these issues, EnviroBuild’s aim is to move further towards becoming a carbon-neutral company and play a part in improving the earth’s climate.
Howard Tenens Logistics is a leader in sustainable logistics. Like EnviroBuild, its mission is to consistently find solutions to reduce its environmental impact as well as help its customers meet their own environmental reduction goals.
The company’s credentials include being an early adopter of dual-fuel vehicles as well as conducting the first trial of the Scania 26-tonne rigid dedicated gas vehicle in the UK. Howard Tenens Logistics is a multi-award-winning organisation dedicated to ensuring that vehicle efficiency is improved at all times as well as embracing new fuels and technologies when they meet strict criteria. For example, Howard Tenens Logistics is considering the viability of using cleaner transport fuels such as HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) which can be used in existing engines without modification and can reduce CO2 emissions by 92% compared to diesel.
Delivery vehicles are selected based on their whole life cost and environmental impact. When vehicles need replacing, the latest Euro-standard engines are purchased, ensuring that the environmental impact is constantly being addressed and reduced.
Significant investment has been made in the latest tracking technology. This enables Howard Tenens Logistics to monitor vehicle and driver performance effectively and consistently so that potential issues can be addressed swiftly and efficiently.
EnviroBuild will benefit from Howard Tenens Logistics’ use of longer and double-deck trailers which mean fewer trips for the same amount of payload and less impact on the environment. EnviroBuild will also utilise the logistics company’s 26-tonne rigid vehicles which operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). The advantage of switching to biogas is that it delivers an 81% reduction in CO2. All biogas is purchased by Howard Tenens Logistics via the Green Gas Certification scheme to maximise the environmental advantages.
Howard Tenens Logistics has also invested heavily in energy efficiency measures in its warehousing facilities. This includes an ongoing scheme to replace all inefficient lighting with LED lights as well as installing solar photovoltaic systems to generate and provide free electricity for all the company’s sites.
As well as considering the use of HVO, future initiatives include ongoing discussions with manufacturers regarding new product development for the van and light commercial vehicle sector. Howard Tenens Logistics is keen to continually push forwards on its mission of sustainability and source hybrid and electric vehicle solutions so a trial can be conducted at one of its depots. For EnviroBuild, this proactive philosophy towards consistent improvement and innovation made Howard Tenens stand out from its competitors.
EnviroBuild is delighted with its new relationship with Howard Tenens Logistics, which it views as closely matching its own ethos on environmental issues and objectives. The move is a significant step towards the company’s goal of becoming carbon neutral.
The transmission of EnviroBuild’s logistics capability to Howard Tenens Logistics will be completed by the end of the year.
Quality sustainable building materials without compromise
EnviroBuild is the UK’s leading builders’ merchant for sustainable building materials. They apply the latest technological innovations to provide highly engineered and lasting environmentally friendly solutions over traditional building materials. With over 60 years of experience in the construction industry, EnviroBuild are leaders in their field, and providing a quality experience for customers is at the core of their values. Their highly trained expert team are on-hand to help customers at every stage of their project, from take-off to completion.
Most recently, EnviroBuild launched new composite decking boards to join the Pioneer and Frontier lines in the highly successful Hyperion range. Hyperion Explorer has on one side a luxury, authentic textured wood grain effect and on the other a traditional grooved finish, giving homeowners the choice for their garden project. The game-changing Hyperion decking boards, in addition to the cladding and fencing ranges of the same name, are now produced using renewable wind energy as well. These latest changes to the production method mean that Hyperion composite decking boards will now produce a whopping 59.67% less carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) across its lifetime than maintained timber deck boards.
Within the high-rise construction industry, EnviroBuild is not standing still either. The new 150 Aqua Channel aluminium decking system is their newest revolutionising non-combustible system on the market complying with the newest fire legislations. The decking boards can be installed alongside built-in drainage for effortless upkeep. Its modern take on decking means a flush insert can provide a smooth and continuous look or be removed to create a more traditional look of gapped individual boards. This ensures 150 Aqua-Channel caters to all preferences and can be used to create versatile designs.
Given the innovative nature of these materials and others EnviroBuild supplies, it is no surprise that the products are distributed across thousands of homes in the UK and are increasingly becoming the first choice for contractors, architects, landscapers, and construction firms. In 2020 alone, EnviroBuild brought on six new commercial projects during lockdown including Taylor Wimpey’s new homes development at Innsworth and CALA homes construction in Cheltenham. EnviroBuild also featured in the Guardian and on ITV. Their garden furniture collection – Galleon – was also recommended by the Independent and in 2020 saw a massive 250% increase on 2019 sales.
The business turned over £13 million in its last financial year and in quarter two of 2020 EnviroBuild reported a 45% increase in revenue on 2019’s figures and that increased even further in quarter three with a 51% rise in revenue via the retail sales division.
Above all, EnviroBuild’s mission remains to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry by providing high quality products that are consistently the better environmental choice over current traditional products on the market. For every product EnviroBuild sells, a pragmatic approach is taken to manufacture a commercially viable product with significant environmental benefits; whether using high levels of recycled material, renewable energy in production or intelligent design to reduce input material in finished goods without compromising a long operational life.
These careful assessments naturally resulted in several awards highlighting the company’s sustainable efforts. In 2018, EnviroBuild had been awarded the Federation of Small Business London Ethical and Green Business of the Year awards, and was presented with the Golden Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice within the “Building & Construction, Innovation” category at the International Green Apple Environment Awards. Most recently, they won the West London Business Award in the “Green Circular Economy Business of the Year” category at the start of 2021.
EnviroBuild also dedicates 10% of profits to sustainable causes, which is unmatched in the industry. From the beginning they have been supporting Rainforest Trust in their mission to protect endangered rainforests and species. They recently celebrated their 5th year of donations to the organisation and with those contributions protected nearly 250,000 acres equating to over 62million trees across Africa, South America, Central America and Asia.
EnviroBuild are true industry leaders in progressing the sustainability and environmental impact within the construction industry.
Outdoor & garden
- garden furniture
- dining sets
- sofa sets
- composite decking
- fire-rated decking
- decking substructure
- decking supports
- porcelain paving
- paving supports
- exterior finishes
- composite cladding
- composite fencing
- lawn edging
- non-rot plastic lumber
- waterproof boards
- plastic decking
- park benches & tables
- street furniture
- 2018: Federation of Small Business London Awards – Ethical and Green Business of the Year
- 2018: International Green Apple Environment Awards – Golden Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice within the Building & Construction, Innovation category
- 2021: West London Business Awards – Green Circular Economy Business of the Year
For more information, visit www.envirobuild.com
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The Force Gurkha has been spotted testing again in the country. This time around, the test mule was completely undisguised and was fitted with a couple of accessories. We noticed a lot more features that have made to the near-production model of the SUV from its concept form.
A video shot by Studious Wanderer, reveals a near-production ready test mule that seems to be using an emission testing equipment. We could notice the wires going from under SUV and inside the front doors.
Starting from the front, the 2021 Force Gurkha SUV has been fitted with a windshield protector cage right from the factory. The test mule is also equipped with a roof rack, that could be offered as an add-on accessory as well.
The test mule of the SUV also sports the new dual-tone alloy wheels that were first unveiled at the 2020 Auto Expo. The new 16-inch alloy wheels will be shod with 245/70 dual-terrain tyres to support it's on and off-road applications.
The next-gen Gurkha concept was unveiled during the expo last year revealing a host of new changes that will be made by the company. However, the off-roader is yet to be launched in the market with fans in the country eagerly waiting for its arrival.
Other exterior changes include a revised grille, redesigned headlamp clusters and bumpers at both ends, chunky body cladding and skirts all around the SUV. The Gurkha is expected to be offered in both three and five-door variants when launched in the Indian market.
The spy images also confirm the changes that will be made to the interior of the SUV. This includes a new touchscreen infotainment system that is expected to feature Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a new instrument cluster with a MID display, individual seats in the second row and newly designed circular air vents; among others.
Mechanically, the new Gurkha will be using an updated version of the same 2.6-litre diesel unit. The updated four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine produces a maximum of 90bhp and a peak torque 200Nm of torque.
The engine comes mated to a standard five-speed gearbox with the power being sent to all four wheels. It will continue to feature manual locking differentials and a low-range gearbox to tackle the difficult terrains.
Thoughts About The 2021 Force Gurkha Near Production SUV Spied Testing With Accessories
Force Motors is expected to offer the Gurkha with a host of accessories. Some of these can be seen fitted to the test mule. The Gurkha fans have been eagerly waiting for the off-roader arrival in the market, which could happen very soon. The new Force Gurkha will rival the Mahindra Thar and the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Jimny in the Indian market.


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Friday, December 17, 2010
In a development that represents a contrary trend in ocean cargo shipping, the Horizon Hawk has departed Shanghai for Los Angeles last week on the inaugural voyage of the company's new Transpacific Five Star Express (FSX) service
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Even though California’s economic recovery remains a work in progress, Golden State exporters turned in their best performance ever for the month of October.
Monday, December 13, 2010
The CMA CGM Figaro made its second call late last week, signaling a sign of things to come
Posted on 12/13 at 07:43 AM
Friday, December 10, 2010
To no one’s surprise, The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) announced its profound disappointment late last week in the Federal Maritime Commission?s (FMC) conclusions reached in the agency’s “Fact Finding Investigation No. 26.
In a sign that the White House’s push to increase United States export activity is gaining some traction, data released by the Department of Commerce stated that total October exports of $158.7 billion and imports of $197.4 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $38.7 billion.
Thursday, December 09, 2010
While the Federal Maritime Commission failed to implement any significant reform, it did address ongoing concern over cartel pricing in the transpacific yesterday.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
The common perception that October is the most active month for trade is a false one, said analysts at Zepol Corporation
Posted on 12/08 at 11:00 AM
Friday, December 03, 2010
The nation’s supply chain may be at risk if new sources of energy are not tapped in the near future, said the American Petroleum Institute
Monday, November 22, 2010
According to cartel spokesmen, “suggested” rate increases of $400 per 40-foot container for cargo moving to U.S. West Coast ports and $600 per FEU for all other cargo are likely to be imposed by May
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
America’s waterborne foreign trade in September continued its rebound from last year’s lows, noted the American Association of Port Authorities yesterday