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Kia's PV5: We see a van. Kia sees the future of business.
Published: 20 Aug. 2025, 08:30 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI The PV5 marks Kia’s first electric van [SARAH CHEA] [TEST DRIVE] YEONGJONG ISLAND, Incheon — Well, this one’s different. I’ve finally driven the Kia PV5 electric...

Logistics not ready for post-LDC graduation needs
Businesses, experts warn of falling behind neighbours unless immediate steps taken Bangladesh lags behind its regional peers in logistics efficiency, raising concerns over its export competitiveness as the country nears its LDC graduation in...

2025 MBA To Watch: Mohit Ganesh Gupta, Ivey School of Business
“Finance professional turned people-first leader, driven by purpose, precision, and possibility.” Hometown: Mumbai, India Fun fact about yourself: I’ve attended a paragliding school and can now fly solo. Nothing beats the thrill of soaring above...

Baltimore shipping channel reopens after cargo ship explosion near Key Bridge site
The Fort McHenry Federal Channel in Baltimore reopened Tuesday afternoon after an explosion Monday night aboard a cargo ship near the site of the Key Bridge. Officials with the Port of Baltimore said around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday that the channel was...

Transport of Swedish paper products might shift to the road
Rail freight has historically played a key role for the transport paper and forestry products in Sweden. However, with continuously increasing track access charges (TAC), many companies active in this sector fear that they will be forced to choose...

Virginia Wins 2 New Logistics Investments
Virginia has secured two new logistics investments, with a North Carolina-based e-commerce fulfillment company establishing a $10 million hub in Pittsylvania County and a wholesale distributor expanding in Norfolk. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced...

Shipping Policies Designed to Boost Online Spending Instead Drive Consumers Into Stores
Newswise — Online shopping has experienced massive growth over the past decade, leading to extensive research into how businesses merge their physical store presence with online platforms. A new study from the University of Notre Dame reveals...

The Australian business pulling out of the US as shipping in 'chaos'
It has been a busy and frustrating week in the shipping warehouse at Apéro. The Brisbane-based maternity label is packaging up its last parcels to the United States after making the call to halt orders to this lucrative market. "It's tough to make...

Synology Named In 2025 Gartner Voice Of Customer For Primary Storage Platforms
Synology has announced its inclusion in the 2025 Gartner Voice of the Customer for Primary Storage Platforms report. The company extends its heartfelt gratitude to customers worldwide for placing their trust in Synology’s products and services....

Houston Emerges As A Logistics Tech Hub With Growth Of Shipcargo Ai, Houstonsautobrokers And Kevin Parada
(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) Ortensia Alcantara, Kevin Parada, Houston, TX ShipCargo Ai expands from Houston with AI-driven auto transport and online vehicle sales, strengthening the city's logistics tech ecosystem. My vision is to position ShipCargo...

Logistics to drive India’s GDP, will help in achieving $5 trillion target by 2027
Economy News India's logistics sector is poised for sustained growth, projected to reach $800 billion in market valuation by 2030 and set to contribute 11% to its GDP. Government initiatives like the National Logistics Policy (2022), PM Gati...

This 2-bay NAS can accommodate up to 60TB of hard drive storage and supports up to 50 user accounts
TerraMaster launches new 2-bay NAS with an Intel x86 N5095 processor replacing older ARM models New F2-425 supports up to 60TB storage with strong security and RAID options Device includes AI photo management, 50 user accounts, and multimedia...

Shipping industry and U.S. tariffs—Navigating unknown waters
International commerce is not at a standstill, but it’s also fair to say that things are far from business as usual. Tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration against U.S. imports have wreaked havoc on the plans, schedules, and strategies of...

IRFC Supports the Development of India's First Multi-Modal Transport Hub at Surat
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has sanctioned and executed agreements for a fresh term loan facility of ₹199.70 crore with Surat Integrated Transportation Development Corporation Limited (SITCO) to support the development of the Surat...

RM of Corman Park council amends home-based storage business bylaw
Kevin Berger, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Clark’s Crossing Gazette RM of Corman Park councillors voted at their July 15 meeting to amend a proposed bylaw that would allow some home-based businesses to store a huge number of recreational...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 5:03 p.m. EDT
Trump administration vying to own a big stake in Intel after SoftBank's $2 billion bet on company SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday confirmed the U.S. government is vying for a 10% stake in Silicon Valley...

Nominate Now: SBA Houston Opens 2026 National Small Business Week Awards
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 19, 2026 (Houston Style Magazine) — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards, shining a spotlight...

Over 1,700 flats and student rooms to be built at former goods yard site
Major plans to redevelop a former goods yard near Glasgow’s High Street have been given the go ahead, with over 700 flats and nearly 1,000 student rooms set to be built. The old College Street Goods Yard site beside Parsonage Square can be...

IRFC sanctions Rs 199.70 crore loan to support Surat Multi-Modal Transport Hub
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has sanctioned a fresh term loan of ₹199.70 crore to Surat Integrated Transportation Development Corporation Limited (SITCO) to support the development of the Surat Multi-Modal Transport Hub (MMTH). The...

Hitachi Vantara’s Virtual Storage Platform One Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 19, 2025 — Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., today announced the availability of Virtual Storage Platform One Software-Defined Storage (VSP One SDS)...