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Table of Contents
1. Financial, M & A Updates...................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates..................................................................................................................................................3
3. Rewards and Recognition Updates....................................................................................................................8
4. Customer Success Updates................................................................................................................................14
5. Partnership Ecosystem Updates.......................................................................................................................19
6. Environment & Social Updates........................................................................................................................35
7. Miscellaneous Updates......................................................................................................................................41

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CSX (USA) Files Expanded Application with Surface Transportation Board to
Acquire Pan Am Railways
CSX Corp announced that it submitted an amended and
supplemented application to the Surface Transportation Board as
part of the previously announced agreement to acquire New
England’s Pan Am Railway’s Inc. The amended application
provides all of the additional details of the proposed transaction
requested by the STB in their May 26, 2021 ruling. President and
chief executive officer of CSX said: “CSX is pleased to submit an
expanded application for the acquisition of Pan Am Railways,
which explains the tremendous benefits of the proposed transaction
for stakeholders in New England and beyond.
Executive Commentary
President of Pan Am Railways said: “Pan Am remains excited
about this merger with CSX, a North American leader in
rail-based freight transportation. We have continued to receive
support from our customers about the transaction as they know
that CSX’s investment in the region will benefit not only New
England shippers but also those who will have new access to
their goods and products through the direct connection into
CSX’s national rail network.”
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CSX (USA) Completes Acquisition of Quality Carriers
CSX Corp announced it has completed its previously announced
acquisition of Quality Carriers, Inc. the leading North American provider
of bulk liquid chemicals truck transportation, from Quality Distribution,
Inc. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Quality
Carriers operates over 2,500 trucks and 6,400 trailers that serve many of
the largest chemical producers and processors. The addition of Quality
Carriers enables CSX to extend the reach of its network and gain access
to new products, markets, and regions through a unique and competitive
multimodal solution that leverages the reach of truck transportation with
the cost-advantage of rail-based services. As such, CSX can now provide
more comprehensive transportation services to customers throughout
supply chains.
Executive Commentary
“We are thrilled to welcome the Quality Carriers team to CSX,” said
president and chief executive officer of CSX. “We strive to provide
chemical producers and shippers with the most efficient,
cost-effective transportation services possible. By combining CSX’s
and Quality Carriers’ capabilities, we can deliver an unparalleled
multimodal solution that will generate substantial value for our
customers.”
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A laska Arliines (USA) launches new codeshare agreement with Qatar
Airways
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Alaska Airlines expands its global reach with our oneworld partners, we proudly announced the launch of a codeshare agreement with Qatar
Airways, a fellow member of the alliance that further strengthens the partnership between the two airlines and provides travelers with exciting and
convenient options. Beginning July 1, the agreement allows passengers on Qatar Airways to book travel and easily connect to more than 150 routes
throughout Alaska's network. On the West Coast, Qatar Airways has nonstop service connecting its main hub in Doha to three of Alaska's primary
gateway cities – Los Angeles with twice daily flights, and daily flights at San Francisco and Seattle – allowing for seamless connectivity. Alaska
launched its partnership with Qatar Airways on Dec. 15, 2020, with the ability for our Mileage Plan members to earn miles on Qatar Airways
flights. Alaska officially joined oneworld and expanded its partnership with Qatar Airways to provide elite benefits reciprocally, including
preferred seat selection; priority check-in, security and boarding; lounge access and extra baggage allowance. Qatar Airways has been a member
of oneworld since 2013. In the coming months, Alaska's guests will be able to book travel on Qatar Airways flights between the U.S. and Qatar
and beyond to their favorite destinations in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. With more people flying again, Alaska remains committed to
Next-Level Care for its guests and employees by implementing more than 100 ways to maintain the highest standard of safety – from clean planes
to clean air in the cabin (with hospital-grade air filtration systems).

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Air Canada (Canada) Cargo Announces Launch Routes for its Newly
Converted Freighter Aircraft Arriving This Fall
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Air Canada and Air Canada Cargo announced the initial list of planned routes for the Boeing 767-300ER freighters scheduled to enter service this fall. Air
Canada is in the process of fully converting several of its Boeing 767 aircraft into dedicated freighters in order to fully participate in global cargo commercial
opportunities. When the first converted 767 freighters enters service in October, they will fly primarily out of Toronto Pearson International Airport, and will
operate on routes linking Toronto to Miami, Quito, Lima, Mexico City and Guadalajara, the first time Air Canada Cargo will serve this destination. Air
Canada has begun the process of converting certain of its Boeing 767s that have been retired from its passenger fleet into fully dedicated freighters. As part
of that process, all seats are removed from the aircraft, a large door is cut into the fuselage to allow for loading of palletized cargo, and the floor is reinforced
to carry additional weight. Air Canada Cargo plans to have two freighters in service by the end of 2021, with more to join the fleet in 2022. The addition of
dedicated freighter aircraft to Air Canada's fleet will allow Air Canada Cargo to provide consistent capacity on key air cargo routes, which will facilitate the
movement of goods globally. With these freighters, Air Canada Cargo will enhance its capabilities to transport goods such as automotive and aerospace parts,
oil and gas equipment, pharmaceuticals, perishables, as well as handling the growing demand for fast, reliable shipment of e-commerce goods. In the fall of
2020, Air Canada successfully concluded a collective agreement amendment with its pilots represented by the Air Canada Pilots Association for contractual
changes to enable Air Canada to competitively operate dedicated cargo aircraft in the cargo marketplace.

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DHL (Germany) Express and Universal Music Group launch new music
initiative and turning a global spotlight on the hottest emerging artists
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DHL Express and Universal Music Group the world's leading music-based entertainment company introduce DHL FAST-TRACK, a new music
initiative connecting artists and fans by leveraging both companies' local and global expertise. DHL FAST-TRACK is a progressive initiative with
purpose, delivering tomorrow's music. Supporting the hottest, emerging artists on their music journey, helping to deliver their distinctive sound to new
audiences across the globe. Getting fans closer to the artists they love with unforgettable music moments, spanning innovative digital activations,
unique content, eco-initiatives and much more. DHL FAST-TRACK is an always-on program that connects global audiences by creating and sharing
cultural moments in music that inspire, entertain and engage. Bringing artists and fans closer than ever, revealing the untold stories behind an artist's
creative process, whilst helping to amplify their journey. To bring the DHL FAST-TRACK program to life, two of UMG's legendary recording studios:
Abbey Road Studios and Capitol Studios (US) will partner with Fast-Track. Infusing their expertise, these global icons in music will support a multitude
of creative activations and celebrate the phenomenal talent of the featured artists. Kicking off the DHL FAST-TRACK extensive global program is the
Hamburg-hailed singer-songwriter, Zoe Wees. Zoe's stellar 2020 debut track, 'Control' showcased her deep, emotional vocals; the megahit has captured
the imagination of fans worldwide. Her FAST-TRACK performance will be her first-ever headline show with a full band announcing Zoe's status as 'the
artist to watch' with a bang.

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SIA Group (Singapore) Launches Voluntary Carbon Offset Programme
for All Customers
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The Singapore Airlines Group launched a voluntary carbon offset programme which will enable customers across its passenger and cargo airlines
to offset their own carbon emissions via dedicated microsites. Singapore Airlines and Scoot customers will be able to offset carbon emissions from
on the respective airline microsites at any time before or after a flight. SIA and Scoot will also match the offsets that these customers purchase for
the first six months from the launch of this programme. SIA Cargo customers will be able to offset their emissions through a dedicated microsite,
which will be available in late July 2021. Corporate customers will be able to participate in the programme from the fourth quarter of 2021. The
voluntary carbon offset programme will be further enhanced to allow SIA customers to use their KrisFlyer miles and HighFlyer points to offset
their carbon emissions from the fourth quarter of 2021. The offsets will be provided via the BlueHalo® digital solution, which has been developed
by Australia-based Tasman Environmental Markets. This allows customers to immediately calculate and offset the emissions associated with their
journey. The high-quality carbon offset projects selected by the SIA Group have a proven and measurable impact on communities and the
environment. Contributions from the SIA Group’s customers would help to protect forests in Indonesia, support renewable solar energy projects
in India, and provide efficient, clean burning cookstoves for rural families in Nepal. Further details are available in Annex A.

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Singapore Airlines (Singapore) and KrisShop to launch world's first
in-flight e-shopping experience
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) will become the first airline to offer live online shopping on board its aircraft from 28 June 2021, when the
KrisShop e-commerce platform becomes available via the KrisWorld in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. This service will initially be
available on selected Airbus A350 aircraft, and progressively rolled out1 across the SIA network. Customers will be able to choose from
more than 4,000 products across a wide range of categories including exclusive airline merchandise, beauty products, fragrances,
electronics, and liquor. They will enjoy duty-free prices on orders that are delivered on their next Singapore Airlines flight. Customers
can also choose to have their purchases delivered directly to their homes. SIA and KrisShop are working with AirFree, Thales, and
Panasonic Avionics to offer this all-new in-flight e-shopping experience for its customers. It leverages an industry-first air-to-ground
connectivity technology, which connects KrisShop directly to the aircraft IFE system and enables both live updates on product
availability and credit card authorisation. As part of the launch, customers will enjoy a 15% discount if they spend a minimum of S$150
on pre-order items to be delivered to them on board their next flight, or a 10% discount with no minimum spend on home delivery orders.
KrisFlyer and PPS Club members can continue to accrue KrisFlyer miles for their purchases when they shop on board eligible flights.

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Aeroflot’s (Russia) tableware design wins a Red Dot Award
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Aeroflot’s airplane tableware developed by designers Chistiakov and Chistiakova has won a prestigious Red Dot Award. The design award is presented
annually by the design center at Essen, Germany. As part of the international Red Dot Design Award 2021Skopkar tableware design concept was
awarded in the Tableware category. The respectable jury, which included celebrated designers from different countries, appreciated the sense of style
demonstrated by the leading Russian airline. In-flight catering is one of Aeroflot’s service strong points. The whole tableware range was recognized
with the award, including porcelain, cutlery, glassware, textiles and paper products. The new design was gradually rolled out across fleet to be
completed by late 2019. The tableware sets are now available on all of the airline’s flights. The jury emphasized the perfectly balanced tableware
concept designed to meet the numerous requirements of the civil aviation. These encompass style continuity, compact size, functionality. The experts
outlined that Aeroflot’s tableware concept showcases a contemporary reinterpretation of the Russian table culture with a traditional appeal. The design
is based on the image of a Russian wooden scoop called skopkar, and a traditional colorful wooden spoon was transformed into an elegant metal spoon
preserving its distinctive tip. Red Dot Design Award is an international design competition established by the North Rhine –Westphalia Design center
at Essen. The accolade recognizes designers and manufacturers for best consumer product designs. Red Dot Design Award has become one of the most
sought-after marks of quality for good design in Europe. Over 6,000 products from all over the world run the awards.
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Delta Air Lines (USA) recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded
companies in the U.S. by Points of Light for fourth year in a row
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Delta Air Lines has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer
service. The award recognizes Delta as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S. This is the fourth year in a row
Delta has been named to the list and the only airline named again this year. The Civic 50 provides a national standard for superior
corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills and other resources to impact the communities in which
they do business. The Civic 50 honorees are public and private companies with U.S. operations and are selected based on four
dimensions of their U.S. community engagement program including investment, integration, institutionalization and impact. Since it
was launched in 2012, The Civic 50 has provided a roadmap for good corporate citizenship and showcases how committed companies
are moving social impact, civic engagement and community to the center of their business. The survey is administered by True
Impact, a company specializing in helping organizations maximize and measure their social and business value, and consists of
quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the scoring process. The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that
exclusively measures corporate involvement in communities.
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NYK (Japan) Recognized for Achieving Gold Tier in U.S. West Coast Vessel
Speed Reduction Incentive Program
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NYK has been recognized for the company’s participation in the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies vessel speed reduction (VSR) incentive
program along the West Coast of North America conducted by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. NYK achieved the gold tier for a third
consecutive year and received an incentive of US$10,000 for the company’s fleet traveling at 10 knots or less for at least 50% of the VSR zones.
To protect whales and cut air pollution, this program encourages voluntary vessel speed reduction in the Santa Barbara Channel region and the San
Francisco Bay area. For about six months from May 15, 2020, the program’s partners analyzed each participating company’s automatic
information system (AIS) data and evaluated the company’s adherence to the request that vessels transit at 10 knots or less through the VSR zones.
The US$10,000 incentive has been donated by NYK to World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in the United States, a conservation organization, and will be
used for environmental activities, including climate change countermeasures. On February 3, NYK released the NYK Group ESG Story which
aims to further integrate ESG into the company’s management strategy and promotes activities that contribute to the achievement of the SDGs
(Sustainable Development Goals) through business activities. To strongly promote ESG management, the NYK Group will encourage new value
creation as a sustainable solution provider through a business strategy that includes participation in programs such as this to contribute to the
achievement of better seas through preservation of the marine environment and biodiversity, which are closely related to our business.
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Korean Air (South Korea) wins Air Transport World's Airline of the Year
Award
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Korean Air has been announced the winner of one of the most prestigious honors in the aviation industry: Air Transport World’s (ATW) 2021
Airline of the Year. Launched in 1974, ATW’s annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards are compared to the Academy Awards of the airline
industry. This year’s awards ceremony will be held in Boston, U.S., on October 5, 2021. This year’s award is even more meaningful to Korean Air,
as the global industry has been suffering from the unprecedented crisis caused by COVID-19. Korean Air is one of few airlines, if not the only one,
in the world recording operating profits for four consecutive quarters from the second quarter of 2020 to the first quarter of 2021. The airline made
the strategic decision to focus on the cargo business and maximize cargo operations through measures such as converting passenger jets into
freighters. Meanwhile, Korean Air took the bold step to acquire Asiana Airlines, the biggest deal in the global aviation industry during the
pandemic. The airline also quickly responded to the pandemic with its Care First program, launched to deliver the highest quality of protection to
customers throughout the entire passenger journey through enhanced cleanliness and safety protocols. In recognition of its strong safety and
hygiene measures, the carrier received a 5-star safety rating from Skytrax, one of only a few global airlines to achieve such recognition. Korean
Air plans to continue to strengthen its position in the global aviation industry, and aims to become one of the world’s top 10 airlines after
successfully acquiring and integrating Asiana Airlines.
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Transurban’s (Australia): NorthConnex wins global award
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The stunning trees, stars and speed lines that shine in Sydney’s NorthConnex motorway tunnel are now lighting up the
world. The tunnel has received a major honor at International Association of Lighting Designers Awards, streamed
online from Chicago. Transurban NSW Group Executive said the award puts the nine kilometer tunnel on the global
map. The tunnels are equipped with an innovative advanced LED lighting system to ensure motorists can safely
transition from bright daylight to the darker interior tunnel section. The award also reflects the contribution of
Transurban’s partners including NorthWestern Roads Group, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Queensland
Investment Corporation, designers LuxPopuli, and construction contractor Lendlease Bouygues Joint Venture. Other
recent winners include the Royal Opera House in London. NorthConnex links the M1 and M2 motorways, allowing
drivers to save up to 15 minutes. Around 37,000 vehicles travel through NorthConnex every day.
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XPO (USA) Logistics Recognized by General Motors as Supplier of the
Year
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XPO Logistics, Inc. a leading global provider of transportation and logistics solutions has again been named a
Supplier of the Year by General Motors. XPO is among a prestigious group of suppliers recognized by GM
executives for outstanding performance in 2020. XPO manages the movement of vehicle parts from suppliers to
GM warehouses and on to dealerships throughout North America. The two companies have a collaborative
relationship that leverages XPO technology to ensure on-time parts distribution, cost savings and continuous
improvement. Winners were selected by a global team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality manufacturing and
logistics executives.
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XPO (USA) Logistics Selected by Electrolux to Provide Omnichannel
Logistics in France
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XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transportation and logistics solutions, has been awarded a multiyear contract by Electrolux Logistics SAS
to manage its logistics operations in France. The agreement marks the start of Electrolux’s outsourcing strategy for distribution to its trade customers in
France, after previously managing these channels in-house from its distribution center in Marly-la-Ville. XPO is managing the logistics activities at the
site using technology-enabled solutions integrated on its proprietary warehouse management platform. Approximately 90% of the inventory is
comprised of refrigerators, washing machines and other large products, with the remainder being smaller appliances and parts. All logistics processes
— receipt of goods, storage, tracking and order preparation — have been customized by XPO to deliver greater efficiencies for Electrolux. The two
companies will also partner on Electrolux’s upcoming launch of its direct-to-consumer e-commerce site this year. XPO will provide this additional
fulfillment from the same 58,000-square-meter distribution center in Marly-la-Ville, which is staffed in part by 46 colleagues who transferred from
Electrolux Logistics SAS. XPO’s leading capabilities in e-commerce and omnichannel logistics, including the largest outsourced e-commerce
fulfillment platform in Europe, are expected to begin operating as GXO when XPO’s plan to spin off its global logistics segment in the third quarter is
complete. Completion of the spin-off is subject to various conditions, and there can be no assurance that the transaction will occur or, if it does occur,
of its terms or timing.
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Ferrovial (Spain) awarded $84 million reconstruction of a section of I-37
in Texas
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Ferrovial via its US construction subsidiary Webber, was awarded the reconstruction contract for a portion of three miles of the I-37 in San Patricio
County, Texas. The Texas Department of Transportation selected the company to carry out the contract valued at $84 million. The scope of the works
includes the direct connectors at the intersection of I-37 and US 77. Additional auxiliary lanes will increase the capacity of the road in of the event of a
hurricane or other emergency evacuation. Major work activities include demolition and construction of bridges over the Nueces River, I-37 North and
a frontage road overpass. The scope of work also includes upgrades to the existing main lanes. The project is scheduled to last about 65 months with
construction anticipated to begin in September 2021. Ferrovial, via its US construction subsidiary Webber, was awarded the reconstruction contract for
a portion of three miles of the I-37 in San Patricio County, Texas (United States). The Texas Department of Transportation selected the company to carry
out the contract valued at $84 million (about €69 million). The scope of the works includes the direct connectors at the intersection of I-37 and US 77.
Additional auxiliary lanes will increase the capacity of the road in of the event of a hurricane or other emergency evacuation. Major work activities
include demolition and construction of bridges over the Nueces River, I-37 North and a frontage road overpass. The scope of work also includes
upgrades to the existing main lanes. The project is scheduled to last about 65 months with construction anticipated to begin in September 2021.
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Ferrovial (Spain) Construction Awarded Norwich Western Link Projec
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Ferrovial Construction has been awarded the contract to design and build the Norwich Western Link by Norfolk County Council. Work will start on the
contract immediately alongside the council’s existing project team to further develop the design of the Norwich Western Link, including the new 6.1 km dual
carriageway road between the A47 and Broadland Northway and many of its associated measures. This work will feed into the pre-planning application
public consultation, which is scheduled for the autumn, which in turn will inform the planning application for the project, due to be submitted in early 2022.
Works will include 6.1 km of dual carriageway from A1270 to A47 including a new viaduct over the River Wensum, 6 structures for minor roads and
environmental crossings. Construction is expected to complete in 2025 with a further three years of landscape maintenance. Ferrovial Construction was the
highest scoring bidder from a competitive procurement process for the project which began in summer 2020 and during which they began developing their
proposals for the project. Their appointment followed a decision by the county council’s cabinet earlier this month to award the contract. At the same meeting
cabinet members also agreed to approve the outline business case for the Norwich Western Link, and this has now been submitted to the Department for
Transport. The business case demonstrated that the project would provide high value for money, significantly reduce many journey times to the west of
Norwich, improve road safety and reduce carbon emissions from vehicles. If the outline business case is approved, this would provide a funding commitment
from government which is expected to cover 85% of the £198 million total project costs.
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Ferrovial (Spain) Awarded $46 million in Texas Waterworks Contract
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Ferrovial, via its US construction subsidiary Webber, has been awarded two water projects in Texas. The contracts amount to about $46
million. The North Texas Municipal Water District and Garney Construction have selected Webber for the construction of four project
packages at the Sister Grove Regional Water Resource Recovery Facility in McKinney, TX. The total value of the work packages is
estimated to be $31.9 million. The contract includes excavation, piping install and construction of tertiary filter facility, as well as the
installation of various types of pipelines. The facility will reach an average annual daily treatment capacity of 46 million gallons per day
(MGD) in peak flow, with the possibility to be extended up to 256 MGDs in the future. The work, which is scheduled to begin in May, is
expected to be completed by December 2023. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Water System has selected Webber, to complete the
improvements and upgrades to its Leon Creek Water Recycling Center. The contract is valued at about $14 million. The scope of work
includes the construction of new electrical building at the plant headworks, replacement of the grit removal equipment, structural repair
to the flow equalization basins and demolition of the structures no longer in use, among other tasks. The project is scheduled to last about
18 months, with scheduled completion expected in November 2022.
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NYK (Japan) Selected as 2021 Digital Transformation Stock
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NYK was selected as a 2021 Digital Transformation Stock by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), the only Japanese shipping
company to receive this honor. NYK was highly evaluated for its digital transformation (DX) realization ability based on METI’s digital governance code, in addition to the company’s
contribution to corporate value through DX activities. This is the third honor for NYK following its selection as a Competitive IT Strategy Company in 2016 and 2017. NYK received
high praise for its vision / business model related to DX, human resources / organization / entrepreneurial culture, and proper governance related to IT policy. The following five
initiatives are examples of the wide range of NYK DXs to realize safe operation, environmental protection, and business improvement. Details about each project can be found in the
related news release links in the reference section below.
• Practical application of the world’s first onboard use of digital currency by MarCoPay
• Development of a system that assists with the creation of PCTC sailing schedules
• Introduction of shipbuilding contract that guarantees propulsion in actual sea conditions
• Implementation of World’s First Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships Trial by PCTC
• Human resource development at NYK Digital Academy
NYK regards DX as a means to realize various efforts to resolve ESG (environmental, social and governance) issues, and will continue to dramatically strengthen the DX capabilities
of the entire NYK Group and acquire accurate data in a timely manner. In addition to developing data infrastructure to be thoroughly utilized, the company is seeking to promote the
utilization of technologies that are making rapid progress, such as artificial intelligence (AI).
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Alaska Arliines (USA) and Airspace Intelligence announce first-of-its-kind partnership
to optimize air traffic flow with artificial intelligence and machine learning
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Alaska Airlines and Airspace Intelligence announced the signing of a multi-year contract for the use of Flyways AI™, an industry-changing platform that uses
artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to assist dispatchers in making flight operations more efficient and sustainable by optimizing routes and improving
the predictability and flow of airline traffic. Alaska is the first airline worldwide to adopt the technology. The use of an AI-powered flight monitoring and routing
platform that aids in critical decisions is a first in the U.S. air transportation industry. It allows the airline and its employees to plan the most efficient routes by
giving dispatchers new tools to make informed decisions quickly. Using machine-learning models of the National Airspace System, Flyways predicts future
scenarios and manages exceptions network-wide by processing millions of data inputs quickly and with even greater precision. The commitment to a continued
partnership comes after an initial six-month trial program, during which Alaska's dispatchers used the new AI-powered flight prediction information to help them
plan, monitor, and make recommendations for rerouting flights to avoid issues like congested airspace and bad weather. Flyways found an opportunity to reduce
miles and fuel use for 64% of mainline flights, of which dispatchers evaluated and accepted 32% of the Flyways recommendations. Safely planning the most
efficient route for each flight is an operation performed by dispatchers, who work in the airline's Network Operations Center. Dispatchers work with pilots to ensure
the safe routing and operation of a flight. When planning a route from origin to destination, dispatchers consider the current and predicted weather, reported air
turbulence, aircraft performance, safety policies, air-traffic-control compliance and traffic volume. It is an incredibly complex workflow.
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Boeing and Alaska Arliines (USA) Partner to Make Flying Safer and More
Sustainable
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Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced they are partnering on the latest Boeing ecoDemonstrator program and will flight test about 20 technologies on a new 737-9 to enhance
the safety and sustainability of air travel. In flights beginning this summer, Boeing and Alaska will test a new halon-free fire-extinguishing agent that significantly reduces
effects on the ozone layer, evaluate an engine nacelle designed to reduce noise and assess cabin sidewalls made from recycled material, among other projects. Since 2012, the
ecoDemonstrator program has accelerated innovation by taking nearly 200 promising technologies out of the lab and testing them in the air to address challenges for the aviation
industry and improve the passenger experience. In five months of ecoDemonstrator flight tests, Boeing and Alaska will work with nine other partners to test new technologies.
After tests are complete, the airplane will be configured for passenger service and delivered to Alaska. The program’s technologies include:
• Testing a new fire extinguishing agent for aircraft that significantly reduces effects on the ozone layer. This material is intended to replace Halon 1301, which is no longer
being produced.
• Collaborating with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to measure greenhouse-gas levels in the atmosphere to support the agency’s climate
modeling and long-term forecasting.
• Evaluating acoustic lining concepts within the engine nacelle that may reduce noise on current engines and will inform designs for next-generation models.
• Recycling carbon composite material from Boeing 777X wing production into a cabin sidewall panel. This durable, light material would reduce fuel use and carbon
emissions, and supports Boeing’s goals for sustainable manufacturing.
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Air Canada (Canada): Aeroplan Partners with Rocky Mountaineer on
Luxury Rail Vacations
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Air Canada announced a new partnership for Aeroplan members to earn and redeem points, as well as enjoy premium benefits, when booking a new scenic rail journey with
Rocky Mountaineer. Aeroplan members can earn up to 20,000 bonus points for each eligible traveller booked with Rocky Mountaineer. Aeroplan members will be able take
advantage of a special introductory offer to earn up to 20,000 bonus points for each traveller with a valid Aeroplan number when booking travel for 2021 with Rocky
Mountaineer. Members can also redeem Aeroplan points for vacation packages and, through their Aeroplan Elite Status or Aeroplan Premium Co-branded credit cards, upgrade
their onboard Service Level or hotel accommodation. Key features include:
• Members can earn 20,000 bonus Aeroplan points per customer for booking in Rocky Mountaineer's GoldLeaf® Service and 10,000 bonus Aeroplan points per customer for
SilverLeaf® Service bookings for travel in 2021;
• Aeroplan Elite Status members 50K and above receive an upgrade from Rocky Mountaineer's SilverLeaf to GoldLeaf Service, and two nights of upgraded hotel
accommodations while travelling;
• Aeroplan Premium Co-Brand Cardholders will earn up to an additional point per dollar spent for a total of two points per dollar spent. Plus, they will receive an upgrade
from Rocky Mountaineer's SilverLeaf to GoldLeaf Service, and two nights of upgraded hotel accommodations while travelling;
• Aeroplan Elite Status 25K and 35K members receive two nights of upgraded hotel accommodations while travelling;
• Members can redeem Aeroplan points on the Aeroplan eStore for either dollar eVouchers starting at $50, or entire Rocky Mountaineer vacation package eVouchers.
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Delta Air Lines (USA) signs first multi-year SAF agreement with CTM, reaches
collective purchase of 300,000 gallons with corporate partners
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Delta Air Lines the first carbon neutral airline on a global basis and Corporate Travel Management an award-winning global travel management
company, have signed a multi-year sustainable aviation fuel agreement. The three-year deal will reduce lifecycle emissions by 209 metric tons of carbon
dioxide, which is equivalent to the amount of carbon sequestered by 256 acres of U.S. forests. This partnership is the first multi-year SAF commitment
for Delta and builds on the growing list of travel management companies and corporate partners that share in Delta’s commitment to bolster the future
of sustainable air travel. In total, 300,000 gallons of SAF have been purchased in collaboration with Delta’s corporate partners. This means life cycle
emissions from Delta operations will be reduced by 2,100 metric tons, which is equivalent to removing 457 passenger vehicles from the roads for one
year. With a future vision of zero-impact aviation, Delta’s first step is to solve for its largest impact on the environment—carbon dioxide emissions. To
do so, it is investing in the readily available resources that can make a difference, like SAF, which has limited supply and a ticket price 3-5 times that
of conventional jet fuel. It is why partnerships like the one with CTM are necessary. SAF is a critically important lever in Delta’s Flight to Net ZeroSM
as it reduces the life cycle carbon emissions from aviation fuel. In its pure form, it can reduce life cycle carbon emissions up to 80 percent compared to
petroleum-based jet fuel. The collaboration with BCD Travel, CWT, Deloitte, Nike, Takeda and now CTM underscore the significant positive
environmental impact that can be achieved through collaboration.
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Delta Air Lines (USA) and Kenya Airways boost connectivity between U.S.
and Africa
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Delta Air Lines and Kenya Airways PLC have expanded their codeshare agreement, increasing the choice of destinations
offered by Delta in Africa and extending Kenya Airways’reach in North America via the U.S. gateway of New York-JFK. The
new agreement enhances the airlines’already extensive codeshare network to offer seamless travel to a total of 39 cities across
Africa, the U.S. and Canada. The enhanced agreement enables Delta customers flying nonstop on the airline’s services from
New York-JFK to Accra, Ghana, to connect with Delta-marketed codeshare flights to Monrovia, Liberia, and Freetown, Sierra
Leone, operated by Kenya Airways. Delta-marketed codeshare flights will also be available on Kenya Airways’services from
Nairobi to Cape Town, South Africa; Harare, Zimbabwe; and Kigali, Rwanda. From New York-JFK, Kenya Airways has
placed its code on Delta’s services to Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport, offering customers increased access to
the U.S. capital, as well as to Indianapolis, Indiana. Delta and Kenya Airways are both members of the SkyTeam alliance.
Frequent Flyers can earn and redeem miles on both airlines, while Elite Plus travelers benefit from SkyPriority services.
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Delta Air Lines (USA): oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance urge universal
travel standards
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The world’s economy the three global airline alliances oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are calling on G7 governments, at their upcoming leadership summit on June
11-13, to agree on a common set of travel and health standards to enable the safe reopening of borders. COVID-19 has significantly impacted the travel and tourism sector,
which has long been a key contributor to many economies. A recent estimate by the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) showed that
international tourism declined by around 80% in 2020. Prior to the pandemic, tourism contributed more than 4% of GDP for the average OECD country, with the World Travel
and Tourism Council estimating up to 174 million jobs at risk globally. While vaccination programs offer hope in some markets, varying – and often fast-changing - rules and
procedures across countries and at different airport hubs, continue to create confusion and stress for customers and disrupt travel. To provide much-needed clarity, the alliances
– which collectively represent almost two-thirds of global air capacity prior to COVID-19 – urge G7 governments to lead the world in aligning to the following travel measures
to reconnect travelers with the world, safely and securely:
• Fully vaccinated passengers should be exempt from quarantine.
• COVID-19 testing should be easily accessible, affordable and consistent.
• Connecting passengers at airports should not be subject to additional testing or quarantine restrictions at the point of transfer if remaining in the transit zone.
Further, the three global airline alliances support IATA’s call for governments to adopt digital processes to manage travel health credentials including vaccine and test
certificates, and for G7 member states to agree to common requirements and standards for health credentials as set out by the World Health Organization and International Civil
Aviation Organization.
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DHL (Germany) Supply Chain signs expanded agreement with Locus Robotics
to extend its Accelerated Digitalization strategy
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DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics leader within Deutsche Post DHL Group, announces a framework agreement expanding its
collaboration with Locus Robotics. Initial investments in assisted picking robots have proven effective in commercially scaled operations,
and this multi-million dollar agreement will enhance DHL's wider Accelerated Digitalization Strategy. By 2022, the supply chain
specialist plans to take on up to 2,000 robots, then being by far the largest customer of Locus Robotics worldwide. The assisted picking
robots are mostly used in e-commerce or consumer warehouses to help with picking and inventory replenishment, thereby increasing
efficiency and accelerating delivery processes. Further implementing these robots is one step in DHL Supply Chain's Accelerated
Digitalization Strategy. Assisted picking robots help reduce time spent on maneuvering pushcarts through warehouses, lower physical
strain on employees, and increase picking efficiency. Assisted picking robots display images of goods to be picked, calculate optimal
navigation routes and reduce required training time. Also, they can be swiftly integrated into the warehouse system landscape via DHL
Supply Chain's Robotics Hub and are well received by staff. In addition, during peak operational periods the robots provide an optimal
solution for capacity expansion as we can swiftly bring in more robots with minimal onboarding effort to the existing fleet.
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FedEx (USA) and Nuro Team Up to Advance Last-Mile Logistics with Autonomous
Vehicles
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FedEx Corp. and Nuro announce a multi-year, multi-phase agreement to test Nuro’s next-generation autonomous delivery vehicle
within FedEx operations. The collaboration between FedEx and Nuro launched in April with a pilot program across the Houston area.
This pilot marks Nuro’s expansion into parcel logistics and allows FedEx the opportunity to explore various use cases for on-road
autonomous vehicle logistics, including multi-stop and appointment-based deliveries. The Nuro pilot is the latest addition to the
FedEx portfolio of autonomous same-day and specialty delivery devices. The exponential growth of e-commerce has accelerated the
demand for reliable, autonomous solutions throughout all stages of the supply chain. FedEx believes that continued innovation and
automation will improve safety, efficiency, and productivity for the company’s more than 570,000 team members as they continue to
move the world forward. Nuro has been developing and testing its self-driving technology for nearly five years, including on-road
deployment in multiple cities and industry-first regulatory approvals. The company has established partnerships with leaders in
grocery, restaurant, and pharmacy verticals. This collaboration is a major step for Nuro in entering parcel logistics.
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Korean Air (South Korea) partners with Hyundai Oilbank to adopt Sustainable
Aviation Fuel
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Korean Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hyundai Oilbank, a leading petroleum and refinery company in Korea, regarding
the manufacturing and usage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Through the partnership, Korean Air hopes to not only counter climate change
caused by the aviation industry through the use of SAF, but also help commercialize SAF and explore other business opportunities. SAF,
which is made up of grains, plants, algae and animal fats, can reduce a flight’s carbon emissions by up to 80%. However, commercializing
this eco-friendly fuel has been very difficult due to its high price, three times higher than current aviation fuel, and the lack of manufacturing
and fueling infrastructure. Korean Air and Hyundai Oilbank will work to develop a foundation for biofuel manufacturing and its usage;
explore opportunities for SAF usages in the market; raise awareness about SAF; and propose relevant policies. While aircraft operations
currently contribute to about 2 to 3% of global emissions, the growing aviation industry’s strategy to tackle climate change is critical. In 2017,
Korean Air used SAF for the first time in Korea by mixing biofuel extracted from plants such as corn with jet fuel. Korean Air is also actively
participating in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation
(CORSIA), as it continues to replace its fleet with eco-friendly and high-efficient aircraft.
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Kuehne+Nagel (Switzerland) welcome Partners Group as a minority
shareholder of Apex
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Kuehne+Nagel has agreed to sell to Partners Group a leading global private markets firm, a 24.9% equity stake in Apex
International Corporation. Following the transaction, Partners Group will join majority shareholder Kuehne+Nagel Group, one
of the world's leading logistics companies, with a seat on the Apex Board. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Shanghai, Apex
is one of Asia's leading freight forwarders, especially on the transpacific and intra-Asia trade routes. The Company has around
1,600 employees across 41 locations globally. In 2020, Apex generated turnover of CHF 2.2 billion, gross profit of CHF 296
million and earnings before taxes of CHF 126 million and ranked seventh in terms of global air freight forwarding volume.
Partners Group will work alongside Kuehne+Nagel to implement a transformational value creation plan for Apex together with
the Company's management team. Key initiatives include establishing new freight forwarding routes; identifying new growth
verticals, such as healthcare; and M&A. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including clearance by the
competent merger control authorities. Apex will then continue to operate separately within the Kuehne+Nagel Group.
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Kuehne+ Nagel (Switzerland) and IAG Cargo complete the first net zero
carbon charter chain
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Kuehne+Nagel and IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, completed a chain of 16 charter flights from Stuttgart to Atlanta fully
carbon neutral after securing initial 1.2 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This collaboration marks the first time ever that such a charter
chain is operated with net zero carbon emissions. The entire project utilized aircraft primarily suited for passenger travel, but temporarily operated in
support of cargo. The last of the British Airways B787-900 flights left Stuttgart on June 26 with an average of 45 tons of automotive spares and other
industrial goods from shippers destined for Atlanta. Since it began its charter service last year, Kuehne+Nagel have now completed more than 300
charters - all carbon neutral either via offsetting or use of alternative fuel. As SAF still produces some CO2 emissions, complete carbon neutrality was
achieved by substituting each liter of jet fuel kerosene used with 1.25 liters of SAF. Offering this solution from Stuttgart airport, the initiative highlights
the importance of joint efforts for making sustainable transportation choices and possibilities available at close-by airports to local and global industry
players avoiding further emissions through trucking goods into major hubs. Answering growing customer demand for environmentally friendly
logistics, Kuehne+Nagel is proactively expanding its sustainable services portfolio with innovative and easily customized shipping options. The overall
commitment so far of 12.7M liters of SAF allows Kuehne+Nagel customers to benefit from immediately available alternative fuel solutions to avoid
CO2 emissions of their air freight globally.
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MOL (Japan) and ACSL Use Flying Drone to Conduct Autonomous Inspection
of Vessel Holds under non GNSS and dark environment
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory Ltd. announced the success of a demonstration test using a made-in-Japan
flying drone to inspect the hold of an MOL-operated coal carrier in May. Coal iron vessels have spacious holds to load massive amounts of cargo and
some holds height reach 20m from bottom of holds. It is difficult for crews to access upper parts of the holds for inspections, but the use of drones has
the potentials to address this issue. Many industrial drones detect their position information by receiving signals from the Global Navigation Satellite
System (GNSS). However, the drones cannot access the GNSS radio frequencies for enclosed space such as inside of cargo holds with hatch cover
closed and they have to be operated manually onboard by a skilled pilot. MOL and ACSL completed a successful autonomous flight of an ACSL made
drone, ACSL-PF2 equipped with LiDAR SLAM technology, which enable to estimate its own position in holds with hatch cover closed (enclosed
conditions). Also, MOL and ACSL developed wired connection via optical fibre cables linkage with such drone, which enhance more safe autonomous
flight under non-GNSS environments. Furthermore, MOL and ACSL succeeded in shooting higher-definition inspection images even in dark areas by
mounting high-resolution camera compared to ones used previously for inspection of holds. MOL and ACSL will keep developing user-friendly drones
for crews to operate such autonomous flight capable type of drones and inspection methods in enclosed and dark spaces such as ballast tanks and various
types of holds.
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Maersk (Denmark) Saudi Arabia and King Abdullah Port enter strategic partnership
to establish Maersk’s first petrochemical hub in the Kingdom
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Maersk Saudi Arabia, an integrator of container logistics, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with King Abdullah Port, the region’s first
privately owned, developed and operated port, to enhance the Kingdom’s logistics capabilities by adding state-of-the-art services and technologies to the port’s
offerings. As part of the partnership, both the entities signed a deal to set up Maersk Integrated Logistics Hub, a non-bonded warehouse, to provide comprehensive
logistics services and benefit local petrochemical exporters. The agreement was signed by Mohammad Shihab, Managing Director of Maersk Saudi Arabia, and
Jay New, CEO of King Abdullah Port, in a ceremony held at King Abdullah Port. The signing ceremony was attended virtually by Richard Morgan, Regional
Managing Director for Maersk West & Central Asia. The Maersk Integrated Logistics Hub at King Abdullah Port will cover an important logistical requirement of
exporters who already have access to Maersk’s solutions such as landside movement of cargo, customs clearance, and ocean logistics, thus ensuring a truly
integrated logistics offering. The hub will serve as the focal supply chain solution, primarily for Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical exporters, through the large space
allocated for handling and storing cargo. It will play an important role in facilitating the storage of export cargo and enable pallet handling, stuffing and shuttling.
The establishment of the hub is part of a major initiative aimed at increasing the performance efficiencies and competitiveness of Saudi Arabia’s logistics sector.
It is also in line with the objectives of Vision 2030, which include transforming the Kingdom into a top global logistics hub connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa,
increasing the non-oil exports, and improving the Kingdom’s global ranking on the Logistics Performance Index from 49 to 25.
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Marubeni, NYK (Japan), and TDG Agree on Joint Promotion of Electronic Money
Platform Business for Seafarers
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Marubeni Corporation NYK Line and Transnational Diversified Group have agreed on Marubeni’s acquisition of a stake in MarCoPay Inc., an electronic money platform
business founded by NYK Line and TDG. Nowadays, on oceangoing vessels around the world, approximately 80 billion yen is speculated to be kept as cash on board
because salary payments to crew members have traditionally occurred in cash. However, cash on board vessels leads to additional workloads and costs, such as fees to
transport cash to the vessels and remittance fees when seafarers send the received cash to their families. Moreover, seafarers spend long periods of time on vessels in a
specialized working environment, so the need for health management support and convenient online services between sea and land has existed. Also, in countries such
as the Philippines, where most crew members call home, seafarers are often not fully accorded the best credit conditions when applying for loans and can have difficulty
obtaining proper insurance services that suit their labor environment and lifestyle. This is said to be due to the term contracts of the seafarers, even though they generally
earn much more than average in their home countries. Thus, cost reduction for cash handling by vessels and improvement of the working and living environment of
seafarers has been issues within the shipping industry for some time. MarCoPay Inc. has developed an electronic money platform named “MarCoPay” that has been
designed to enable digital salary receipt, remittances, cash withdrawals, loan applications, and insurance and investment product purchases through a smartphone
application. MarCoPay minimizes cash handling costs and accounting workloads and reduces the risk of theft or loss of money on board by implementing cashless salary
payments through the use of the smartphone application. Moreover, the service will allow crew members at sea to remit money to their home countries even during
unstable internet connections at sea. Further, MarCoPay Inc. has started a loan service for Philippine seafarers.
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Royal Mail (UK) partners with Pharmacy2U for same day deliveries of
medication
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Royal Mail is launching same day deliveries for some Pharmacy2U medication and healthcare products – initially via the Chemist Direct
brand - following a surge in demand during the pandemic. The service, which will initially focus on some postcode areas in Yorkshire,
aims to give customers a speedy, convenient and secure way to order and receive medicine from the comfort of their own home. The
launch comes as Royal Mail research reveals that since the start of the pandemic 4.3 million adults across the UK have ordered medication
online to be delivered to their homes for the first time. With three national lockdowns in the past year encouraging people to limit their
travel, around 39% of those who ordered medication online to be delivered by post in the past 12 months did so for the first time,
according to new Royal Mail research. The research also reveals that one in eight adults (12%) currently has medication regularly
delivered in the post and a further 9% have previously had medication delivered through the post. Of these people, 57% currently receive
prescription medicine compared to 43% currently receiving non-prescription medicine. Four in five (81%) of these prescriptions are
repeat. The main reasons for people getting medication delivered include: for ease and convenience (59%), to avoid making journeys to
the pharmacy (37%) and to avoid risk of infection from COVID-19 (24%).
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XPO (USA) Logistics and Barilla Expand Partnership with Customized
E-commerce Logistics for “Dedicato a Te” Website
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XPO Logistics, Inc. a leading global provider of transportation and logistics services has signed a new contract with Barilla, an Italian
multinational food company and the world’s largest pasta manufacturer. XPO will manage the supply chain for Barilla’s "Dedicato a Te"
new e-commerce platform in Italy. The agreement extends the partnership that began in 2018 with XPO’s management of logistics and
transportation activities for the "CucinaBarilla" online service. Barilla’s “Dedicato a Te” website offers consumers the unique ability to
customize the packaging of Mulino Bianco and Pan di Stelle products online with names, photos and dedications of their choice. XPO
has been entrusted with the logistics and transportation activities for order fulfilment, drawing on extensive expertise in the e-commerce
and food sectors. Barilla is benefitting from synergies with XPO’s management of CucinaBarilla logistics, including a dedicated team and
tailored technology. XPO will manage fulfillment for “Dedicato a Te” at the Trezzo sull’Adda warehouse where CucinaBarilla’s supply
chain is based. The warehouse is operated with strict adherence to HACCP regulations, with XPO responsible for the storing of food and
non-food products, kitting customized packaging and packing orders, as well as delivery to consumers.
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American Airlines (USA) Raises Nearly $1.5 Million for Global COVID-19
Relief Efforts
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American Airlines raised nearly $1.5 million in support of the American Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ efforts to fight the
coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic around the world, including Brazil, India and other countries in need of assistance to battle the
devastating virus. The airline and more than 11,000 of its AAdvantage® members raised the full amount in less than one month. Since
the onset of the pandemic, American Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies have been in close coordination to provide COVID-19
relief and assistance around the world, responding in every region and coordinating with governments, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, World Health Organization and other public health organizations to keep people safe. Together, the organizations
have played a critical role in providing a tailored response to impacted communities based on the needs of each country and the phase
or severity of the outbreak. Contributions help the organizations fund necessary supplies, such as vaccinations, supplemental oxygen
and hygiene kits. AAdvantage members were asked to donate a minimum of $25, where they would earn 10 miles for every dollar
contributed, but American’s valued customers did more than just the minimum required with an average donation of $135 — more
than five times the minimum donation amount.
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Delta Air Lines (USA) announces $1 million donation to BCRF from the Delta
people and customers
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Delta people raised $1 million to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation – the culmination of committed fundraising efforts in 2020,
in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation included contributions from our colleagues, customers, friends and family members
through our Carrying Us Closer to a Cure effort. The annual effort collects donations that fund critical research into cancer therapies and a
cure. During the campaign many Delta people wear pink uniforms and collect donations onboard and online at delta.com/BCRF. Ausband
acknowledged the contributions of three flight attendants who rose the most in 2020: Anna Botha-Roberts raised $13,392. Robin Schmidt
raised $3,874. Both are based in Atlanta. Doug Pincu, a New York-based flight attendant, raised $3,316. Since 2005, Delta employees,
customers and their friends and families have raised $20 million for BCRF. The collective contributions have funded the vital work of 80
different research projects over the years in the pursuit of eradicating breast cancer. Donations raised by employees will fully fund four BCRF
research grants for the 2021-2022 year. BCRF is a nonprofit organization committed to achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer.
They provide critical funding for cancer research worldwide to fuel advances in tumor biology, genetics, prevention, treatment, metastasis and
survivorship. Since its founding in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder, BCRF has raised more than half a billion dollars for lifesaving research.
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FedEx (USA) Delivers 1.35 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to Mexico
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FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, announced that it has safely delivered 1.35
million Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses to Toluca, Mexico, in coordination with Direct Relief and the United States and Mexican
governments. The delivery marks the first shipment of vaccines for Direct Relief and FedEx and the first COVID-19 vaccine delivery by FedEx
into Mexico. As an integral part of the global vaccine supply chain, FedEx is delivering COVID-19 vaccines, related ingredients, and supplies to
40 countries throughout the world. FedEx Express moved the vaccine shipment from Memphis, TN, to Toluca, Mexico, via FedEx International
Freight® supported by FedEx Priority Alert® advanced monitoring. FedEx has delivered more than 13,000 COVID-19-related charitable
shipments since January 2020, and the company has committed $4 million in cash and in-kind transportation support to nonprofits serving
communities in the U.S. and around the world including Direct Relief. Since the pandemic began, FedEx has moved more than 90 kilotons of
personal protective equipment (PPE) around the world. In addition to widespread delivery throughout the U.S. and Canada, FedEx is also
delivering COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. service members at military bases overseas for the Defense Logistics Agency, and is working closely with
the Canadian government and healthcare companies to ship COVID-19 vaccines to Canadians living abroad.
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Korean Air (South Korea) received '5-star COVID safety rating' from Skytrax
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Korean Air has been certified as a 5-star COVID-safe airline by Skytrax, becoming one of a few global airlines to achieve the recognition for
COVID-19 safety standards. Since last year, Skytrax has conducted the ‘COVID-19 airline safety ratings’through an audit that evaluates the safety
and hygiene protocols introduced by airlines during the coronavirus pandemic. The 5-star rating, the highest level, recognizes the airline’s
world-best quality to assure customers a safe air travel experience. In 2020, Korean Air was named as a 5-star airline in Skytrax’s ‘World Airline
Star Rating’for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. The airline’s consecutive ‘5-star’certifications reflect its excellence
in both customer service and COVID-19 safety standards. Korean Air’s COVID-19 5-star certification was attributed to the airline’s
comprehensive efforts in its ‘Care First’ program that was introduced in August last year. Korean Air created a Care First page on its website to
actively communicate its activities for passengers’ health such as in-flight cleanliness, touchless check-in, checking passengers’ temperatures,
social distancing and enhancing in-flight meal hygiene. The airline also provides further details of the Care First program and safety of the air
travel through a safety information video on its website, social channels and inflight entertainment. A Care First kit, a set of hygiene products
consisting of a facial mask, hand sanitizer, and information sheet, is also available upon request at all Korean Air’s check-in counters and boarding
gates.
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Kuehne+ Nagel (Switzerland) deliver more than 600,000 Covid-19 vaccines to
Bolivia
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Kuehne+Nagel successfully delivered three batches of vaccines against Covid-19, totaling 640,000 doses, from
Moscow to La Paz and Cochabamba. To meet customer demand, transport safely and support the need for vaccine
conditioning at extremely low temperatures of -20 degrees, Kuehne+Nagel went further by quickly developing the
appropriate structure to meet these important requirements and carry out shipments with agility and excellence. In
addition to now being ready for future demands originating in Russia. The challenge of the operation was not limited
to the care required in the origin of the cargo, but also in its arrival in Bolivia. Due to the limited structure of the airports
to condition refrigerated cargo, our local team acted to unload the vaccines in La Paz and Cochabamba quickly,
proceeding with the transport of the products to the final customer and benefiting citizens and the local community in
the fight against Covid-19.
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Maersk (Denmark) supports imports and distribution of medical aid in India
to fight the COVID-19 pandemic
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Maersk an integrated container logistics company, is supporting the society fight the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India by facilitating the logistics
and supply chain of medical relief. Maersk has offered its ocean transportation service to institutions and organisations participating in medical relief at a
nominal rate of 1 USD per container. All commercial air freight shipments facilitated by Maersk India are being done on a zero-profit basis. When the second
wave of COVID-19 pandemic hit India, the medical infrastructure came under a lot of pressure. An acute shortage of oxygen supply in hospitals led almost
all the industrial oxygen manufacturing in the country to be diverted for medical purposes. However, the challenge of transporting the oxygen to medical
facilities posed an even bigger roadblock due to a lack of cryogenic oxygen tanks that are required for transporting the medical oxygen. At this time, Maersk
stepped in and through its network connected the sellers of such tanks and oxygen concentrators from around the world to the organisations that were willing
to lease or buy them in India. This, in addition to the integrated logistics solutions offered by Maersk that range from air freight, ocean freight, landside
transportation to customs clearances, warehousing and distribution and digital solutions proved to be vital in handling the complexity involved in the entire
process of bringing the medial aid into India. The logistics activities undertaken by Maersk in order to support the medical aid into the country involve
facilitating shipments coming in from countries such as Ireland, Finland, China, Germany, U.A.E., Qatar, Israel, South Africa and Singapore with more
shipments from China, Turkey and Dammam still in progress.
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United (USA) Adds 270 Boeing and Airbus Aircraft to Fleet, Largest Order in
Airline's History and Biggest by a Single Carrier in a Decade
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United Airlines announced the purchase of 270 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft - the largest combined order in the airline's history and the biggest by
an individual carrier in the last decade. The 'United Next' plan will have a transformational effect on the customer experience and is expected to increase
the total number of available seats per domestic departure by almost 30%, significantly lower carbon emissions per seat and create tens of thousands of
quality, unionized jobs by 2026, all efforts that will have a positive, ripple effect across the broader U.S. economy. When combined with the current
order book, United expects to introduce more than 500 new, narrow-body aircraft: 40 in 2022, 138 in 2023 and as many as 350 in 2024 and beyond.
That means in 2023 alone, United's fleet will, on average, add about one new narrow-body aircraft every three days. United's new aircraft order – 50
737 MAX 8s, 150 737 MAX 10s and 70 A321neos – will come with a new signature interior that includes seat-back entertainment in every seat, larger
overhead bins for every passenger's carry-on bag and the industry's fastest available in-flight WiFi, as well as a bright look-and-feel with LED lighting.
The airline expects to fly the first 737 MAX 8 with the signature interior this summer and to begin flying the 737 MAX 10 and the Airbus A321neo in
early 2023. What's more, United intends to upgrade 100% of its mainline, narrow-body fleet to these standards by 2025, an extraordinary retrofit project
that, when combined with the number of new aircraft joining the fleet, means United will deliver its state-of-the-art inflight experience to tens of
millions of customers at an unprecedented pace.
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