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Pollution-free transport being promoted in Punjab
LAHORE - Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan said on Saturday that environmentally friendly and clean transport means green and lean future that is why the government is taking all possible...

Iran-Israel war escalation to impact India's trade with West Asia, say experts
GTRI said that a key concern is the potential disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 60-65 per cent of India's crude imports transit. "Any blockade or military escalation in this vital maritime corridor would severely impact...

Logistics outsourcing sector showing promise as BPO slows
With earnings and employment in the business process outsourcing sector having hit a plateau in the last year, logistics is said to be emerging as the next driver of foreign exchange earnings and jobs. Wayne Sinclair, president of the Global...

Revolutionary travel system to 'transform' West Midlands transport
Gurdip Thandi, Local Democracy Reporter 12:10, 22 Jun 2025 A state-of-the-art travel innovation has the potential to completely 'revolutionise' public transport across the West Midlands. Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood says Very Light...

Oil jitters as U.S. strikes on Iran raise global market fears
Published: 22 Jun. 2025, 19:14 Updated: 22 Jun. 2025, 19:15 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI U.S. President Donald Trump, front, speaks from the East Room of the White House in Washington on June 21. [AP/YONHAP] Korea and other...

5 Business Technology News Stories This Week: Amazon Replacing Workers With AI
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 3: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during a keynote address at AWS ... More re:Invent 2024, a conference hosted by Amazon Web Services, at The Venetian Las Vegas on December 3, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Noah...
Vietnam establishes first free trade zone in Da Nang
Developed with state-of-the-art infrastructure, the Da Nang FTZ is designed to become a leading regional economic centre and a strategic growth pole in Vietnam’s new development landscape. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh (second from right)...

Saudi transport minister concludes visits to Russia and France to boost logistics partnerships
Saudi Gazette report PARIS — Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser has concluded an official visit to the Russian Federation and France, accompanied by a delegation representing various sectors of the Kingdom’s transport...

Iran-Israel war escalation to impact India' s trade with West Asia, say experts
Any further escalation of the ongoing war between Iran and Israel will have wider implications for India's trade with West Asian countries, including Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, say experts. They said that the war has already started...

ASDF Transport Planes Arrive in Djibouti, Setting Up Evacuation of Japanese from Iran, Israel
The Yomiuri Shimbun One of the Air Self-Defense Force’s C-2 transport planes takes off from the Miho Air Base in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, for Djibouti on Saturday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 19:33 JST, June 22, 2025 Two of the Air Self-Defense...

ASDF Transport Planes Arrive in Djibouti, Setting Up Evacuation of Japanese from Iran, Israel
The Yomiuri Shimbun One of the Air Self-Defense Force’s C-2 transport planes takes off from the Miho Air Base in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, for Djibouti on Saturday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 19:33 JST, June 22, 2025 Two of the Air Self-Defense...

Yemen’s Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping after US strikes on Iran
Yemen’s Houthi-led rebel government has announced its full backing for the group’s armed wing, which vowed to target American ships in the Red Sea following the United States’ entry into the ongoing conflict with Iran. The Houthis declared in a...

JBL Begins Shipping New Flip 7 And Charge 6 Bluetooth Speaker Updates
The JBL Charge 6 Bluetooth speaker has been updated with new drivers as well as Bluetooth 5.4 with ... More Auracast support. The speaker also has an IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating.JBL Competition in the world of portable Bluetooth speakers...

Iran-Israel war escalation to impact India€™s trade with West Asia, say experts
New Delhi, Jun 22 (PTI) Any further escalation of the ongoing war between Iran and Israel will have wider implications for India's trade with West Asian countries, including Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, say experts. They said that the...

Why Volkswagen is convinced Waymo and Tesla are vulnerable in the $500 billion robotaxi race — ‘not a winner take all market’
When Big Tech first began deploying self-driving cars to San Francisco two years ago, companies encountered something unusual—popular resistance. Angry residents would sabotage the robotaxis with the help of traffic cones, while the city’s fire...

Historic home dating back to 1590 is on the market for £1m
Called The Old Vicarage, this detached property is set behind electric gates and sits within landscaped gardens described as offering "peace, privacy, and grandeur rarely found." The house is arranged over three floors and includes six bedrooms...

ASDF Transport Planes Depart for Djibouti, Setting Up Evacuation of Japanese from Iran, Israe
The Yomiuri Shimbun One of the Air Self-Defense Force’s C-2 transport planes takes off from the Miho Air Base in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, for Djibouti on Saturday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 17:29 JST, June 21, 2025 Two of the Air Self-Defense...

Height safety trade kits
These preconfigured height safety trade kits ensure workers have the right gear for the job. Each kit is built with common jobsite needs in mind, with trade-specific configurations to match your crew’s daily challenges. Choose from aerial lift and...

Fred Smith, founder of logistics company FedEx dead at 80 years. Who is he?
Frederick Smith, aka Fred Smith, the founder of global logistics giant FedEx Corp., has died, aged 80 years, on June 21, the company has informed. In a post on the company website, CEO Raj Subramaniam wrote: “It is with profound sadness and a...

New 'cutting edge' Coventry travel system that could 'revolutionise' public transport
A pioneering new travel system has the potential to transform public transport in the West Midlands. Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood visited Coventry to witness the Very Light Rail (VLR) project, developed in the region, as part of Better...