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🚨 Everyone's talking about...
Samsung isn’t doing enough to decarbonize its supply chain, report claims
Samsung Display and Semiconductor have received C- and D+ ratings respectively from Greenpeace for their decarbonization efforts. The progress has been too slow and companies must reduce carbon emissions to stay within 1.5°C of global warming.
📰 Other News
Dubai’s DP World in talks to acquire Hong Kong’s cargo services firm
Dubai-based ports operator DP World is reportedly in talks to acquire the Hong Kong-based Cargo Services Far East, in a move to expand its footprint in Asia.
German logistics group Rhenus is upbeat on China market outlook, says economic relations differ from political situations
Though geopolitical tensions have driven many Western companies to Southeast Asian countries for their operations and production, Colliers says China still holds an edge over many of these locations owing to its better infrastructure.
Mapletree Logistics Trust divests 3 properties in Singapore, Malaysia
MLT’s manager said that the trustee has entered into conditional sale and purchase agreements with unrelated third party buyers through its special purpose vehicle in Malaysia.
Chinese invasion of Taiwan would require far more materiel than D-Day landings
Chinese military studies suggest the logistical effort needed to launch an invasion of Taiwan would surpass the scale of the Allied Normandy landings in 1944, leading to significant supply challenges for China
Apple supplier Luxshare to invest additional US$330 million in Vietnam plant as supply chain diversification continues
Luxshare Precision Industry will invest an additional US$330 million in a planned plant in Vietnam's northern province of Bac Giang, raising the total plant investment to US$504 million.
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🔍 Insights
From Port to Doorstep: The Impact of Tech Innovations on Filipino Logistics
Technology can help Filipino logistics companies unlock new levels of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction, ultimately contributing to the country's economic growth and development.
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