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LEGO Group Boosts Production in Mexico with Major Expansion of Monterrey Factory

MONTERREY, MEXICO – In a strategic move for long-term growth in the Americas, the LEGO Group has unveiled plans to expand its Monterrey, Mexico factory. Carsten Rasmussen, the Chief Operating Officer at the LEGO Group, highlighted the significance of the Monterrey facility, the largest LEGO manufacturing plant globally, emphasizing its pivotal role in the company’s…

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The Freight Forwarding Company ‘deugro’ Unveils Cutting-Edge Operations and Logistics Terminal in Baytown, Texas

In a strategic move to enhance its logistical capabilities, deugro has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Operations and Logistics Terminal spanning an impressive 96,775 square feet in Baytown, Texas, USA. Nestled in the heart of Baytown, this facility boasts 7.3 acres of paved and fenced hardstand, specifically designed to cater to container and cargo storage needs across…

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$50 Million Grant Awarded for Port of Wilmington’s Edgemoor Terminal Expansion

WILMINGTON, Del. – In a joint announcement, Governor John Carney, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, all representing Delaware, disclosed the allocation of a $50 million grant under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The grant is set to bolster the expansion…

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Einride Launches Daily Full-Time Autonomous Operations in Collaboration with GE Appliances

Einride, a freight mobility company, has deployed its autonomous vehicle for full-time operations in partnership with GE Appliances. The collaboration represents a significant advancement in integrating autonomous transportation into daily commercial activities. The autonomous vehicle now transports finished goods daily between GE Appliances’ manufacturing facility and warehouse in Selmer, TN, emitting zero tailpipe emissions. This…

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Volvo Group Secures Proterra Assets in $210 Million Bid Amidst Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

In a significant development within the electric vehicle industry, Proterra Inc. and Proterra Operating Company Inc. have initiated a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in the United States. This financial maneuver paved the way for a high-stakes auction of Proterra’s assets and business, which has now been concluded with Volvo Group emerging as the winning…

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