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Austrian Post: The new handhelds are an important building block for [our] digital transformation

Österreichische Post AG has rolled out over 11,000 handhelds from February to July 2024.




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Royal Mail: Trialling drones allows us to test out new ways of working

Royal Mail has launched its latest trial to deliver mail by drone, in collaboration with drone specialists Skyports and Argyll and Bute Council.




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KEBA optimises the Last Mile on the Faroe Islands

KEBA, a manufacturer of parcel lockers, is collaborating with Posta, the national postal service of the Faroe Islands, to contribute to highly efficient logistics on the islands.




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Skyports trials with Royal Mail “demonstrate the viability of long-term drone operations”

Skyports Drone Services (Skyports) and Royal Mail have celebrated the one-year anniversary of their pioneering drone delivery service in Orkney by announcing it has been extended until at least February 2026.




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DHL research finds “AI unlocking unprecedented levels of efficiency and innovation”

DHL has published  the 7th edition of the DHL Logistics Trend Radar, a biennial report that highlights the foremost social, business, and technological trends impacting the industry.




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UPU to adopt Hurricane Commerce’s “game-changing” API for its members

The Universal Postal Union (UPU) has selected Hurricane Commerce’s unique Kona API to help power global trade for postal operators.




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Bettermile Research: Significant Gap Between US Consumer’s Expectations and Carrier Capabilities

Bettermile, a Berlin-based provider of last-mile delivery software-as-a-service (SaaS), today announced the findings of its latest study, The State of Last Mile Tracking in the USA.




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DPD Poland gets closer to its customers, providing 24/7 convenience in cities and rural areas

DPD Poland has now installed more than 8,000 SwipBox Infinity lockers in its nationwide network of 30,000 pickup points and lockers. By the end of 2024, another 1,000 lockers will be installed.




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POST Luxembourg to issue second NFT

On 21 October 2024, POST Luxembourg will issue a crypto-stamp for the second time, consisting of two parts: a classic physical stamp with a face value and its associated digital twin. The latter is an image that can be collected, traded, and traded in the blockchain.




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ePost Global: we’re empowering shippers to expand their reach

ePost Global has announced the launch of Canada eDGE, a new service designed to streamline domestic and cross-border eCommerce within Canada.




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DPD expands robot delivery service in the UK

Parcel delivery company DPD has confirmed plans to launch autonomous robot deliveries in Lincoln as part of a nationwide roll-out that could see up to 30 UK depots operating robots in their locality. 




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DHL Express to offer “customers and their shoppers more precise and personalised delivery options”

DHL Express has announced a new partnership with TOSHI, the on-demand and hyper-local provider that is transforming the last mile from a functional necessity into an exceptional experience.




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DHL Supply Chain: our AI applications are designed to unlock greater value for our customers

DHL Supply Chain has launched a significant project in the field of generative AI with the support of Boston Consulting Group (BCG).




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Department of Posts in India trials drone delivery to reduce delivery time in mountainous areas

Department of Posts in India has started a proof of concept for transmission of mail through drone.




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Royal Mail: Data led modernisation is an important part of our strategy

Royal Mail has partnered with tech innovator Wiliot to transform the way it tracks items travelling through its network, using breakthrough digital tagging to provide unprecedented visibility.




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DPD: We are absolutely delighted to be deploying locker robots in the UK

DPD has become the first UK parcel delivery company to deploy Ottonomy's multi-compartment, fully autonomous ‘Locker' robot, Ottobot.  




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ANRA: We are excited to partner with Matternet to advance urban drone delivery

 Matternet, a global specialist in urban drone delivery, today announced a strategic partnership with ANRA Technologies, a company who specialises in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Traffic Management (UTM) solutions.




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The Alaya Project defines Indo-jazz funk

Drawing on centuries-old rhythms and ragas from South Indian classical music and grooves honed in Oakland’s furnace of simmering funk, the Alaya Project is spreading the gospel of East Bay Indo-soul around the country. “Every time we perform on the East Coast it strikes me that what we’re doing is quintessentially Bay Area and Oakland,” […]




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Fitness empowered by the impossible

Drago Nesa, entrepreneur, international circus performer and longest-body-burn-while-hanging-from-their-teeth world record holder, teaches aerial silks at SkyHigh Odditorium, a Richmond-based aerial arts and acrobatics school where strength training and choreography fuse in midair. “When you do aerial,” she said, “you’re doing something that you think is impossible. And when a person can conquer their ability to […]




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How Do Californians Use Messaging Apps

Published in cooperation between TG Casino and the East Bay Express Californians, much like people everywhere, rely heavily on messaging apps to stay connected in both their personal and professional lives. With its tech-savvy population and the influence of Silicon Valley, the state is home to a diverse group of individuals who use various messaging […]




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Free Will Astrology: Week of Nov. 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be on the verge of the breakthrough I prophesied a while back. Remember? I said you would be searching for the solution to a boring problem, and on the way you would discover a more interesting and useful problem. That exact scenario is about to happen. I also predict […]




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Social Eyes: Week of Nov. 14-20

THURSDAY ROCK RIDGEWAY SoCal shoegazers Ridgeway head north this week. The band’s third LP, Wall of Stars, came out in 2023 and marked a turn toward ’90s-inspired alt-pop. Bright guitars and catchy riffs weave in and out of spacious sections, providing room for all the melancholic vibes one might feel like indulging in. The band’s […]




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Gusto Mio opens in Walnut Creek

Italian pop songs immediately establish the mood at Gusto Mio, a new focacceria in downtown Walnut Creek. The emotionalism of the music is briefly transportive. With each slice of pizza or sandwich, a customer can dream of being elsewhere—in a remote Italian village, perhaps, where one’s biggest concern is the flavor of baked goods and […]




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The Candy Whips are big flashy fun

Wendy Stonehenge was best known for his role as the lead singer and songwriter of Glitter Wizard, a fantasy metal band with a long history of memorable gigs. When the Covid lockdown made playing impossible, Stonehenge retreated to the laundry room of his home, where he began composing music. He called his new project Candy […]




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New doc highlights Dorothy Day House and homelessness

A new documentary film, Dorothy’s Way, shines light on the services and successes Berkeley’s Dorothy Day House offers. Founded in 1992, with UC Berkeley as a partner, DDH began serving breakfast to unsheltered people in People’s Park. It was named in honor of journalist and activist Dorothy Day, who dedicated her working life, from the […]




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Local artisans craft gifts for all bodies

The premise was simple: Search out local artisans and makers to best complete the ellipsis-ended phrase, “When you love your body, you …” We knew A-list artists in the East Bay’s bustling, creative atmosphere would number in the hundreds, but desire and ambition won out over realistic aspirations that might have prevented action. Here then, […]



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Tips for Starting a Business in the East Bay This Fall

Published in cooperation between Techopedia and the East Bay Express Starting a business in the East Bay can be an exciting opportunity, and while a lot of people postpone indefinitely, there’s no time like now. So, instead of waiting for the right market conditions (that never come) or for all the lucky starts to align, […]




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Hopkins Finishes 8th In Stage Two

Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U cycling teammates continued competing in the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe Stage two was a 151.5km Road Race. Hopkins finished eighth in a mass group sprint with a time of 3:33:26, which was 44 seconds off the Stage Winner Quentin Bezza who clocked 3:32:42. Hopkins is in 3rd […]




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Hopkins Finishes 52nd In Stage 3 Of Tour

Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins and his Vendée U teammates faced another grueling day during Stage 3 of the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe. The 151.5-kilometer road race proved challenging, with Hopkins finishing in 52nd place with a time of 3 hours, 42 minutes, and 25 seconds. As the race progresses, Hopkins currently holds the […]




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Results: 2024 BBA Individual Time Trial

Jackson Langley, Geoff Smith, Liana De Medeiros, and Skye Ferguson were the BBA individual time trial division winners. Langley won the A division clocking a time of 26:12.35, Smith picked up the win in the B division finishing 3rd overall clocking 28:03.59, De Medeiros claimed the C division title with a time of 28:55.44 finishing […]




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Kaden Hopkins Wins Stage 3 In Guadeloupe

Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins produced a superb display to win the third stage of the Tour of Guadeloupe yesterday [August 26], defeating over 100 cyclists to claim the victory. Hopkins, competing for French team Vendee U, clinched a sprint-finish victory in the 162-kilometre stage from Baie-Mahault to Pointe-a-Pitre, winning a photo finish from Jeunesse Cycliste des Abymes […]




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Hopkins Finishes 6th In Guadeloupe Stage 4

A day after his stage three victory, Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins continued his strong performance in the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, finishing sixth in stage four. The Anse-Bertrand to Belle-Eau route covered a challenging 145.5 kilometers. Hopkins, riding for Vendée U, crossed the finish line in 3:27:04, just 19 seconds behind stage […]




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White Competes In Houffa Gravel Fondo Race

Conor White competed in the Houffa Gravel Fondo, which was the third leg of the Bolero Gravel Series, that served as the only Belgian UCI qualifier for the 2024 Gravel World Championship in Halle/Leuven. White competed in the 110 km race finishing 83rd clocking a time of 3:49:49. Related Stories Cyclists Head To Guyana For […]




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Hopkins Finishes 49th In Guadeloupe Stage 5

Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U cycling teammates were back in action competing in stage five of the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe in France. Hopkins finished the 158.9km road race in 49th place, clocking a time of 3 hours 43 minutes, and 23 seconds. Related Stories Cyclists Head To Guyana For Championships […]




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Hopkins Finishes 26th In Guadeloupe Stage 6

Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U cycling teammates were back in action competing in stage six of the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, the Morne-à-l’Eau›Le Gosier 146.1km road race. Hopkins finished 26th clocking a time of 4:05:16, he was 19 seconds behind the stage winner Thomas Bonnett. Hopkins moved up ten places from […]




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Nicholas Narraway Shines In UK Time-Trial

Bermuda cyclist Nicholas Narraway claimed victory in the 2-Up Droitwich Cycling Club time-trial in Flyford Flavell, Worcestershire, England, on Tuesday [August 27]. Narraway, competing in a field of 31 riders, posted a time of 19min 22sec and was only a few seconds off the course record. In a social media post, the Droitwich Cycling Club […]




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Hopkins Finishes 4th In Guadeloupe Stage 7

Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U Cycling teammates were back in action competing in Stage Seven of the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, the Morne-à-l’Eau›Petit-Canal 159.9km road race. Hopkins was in a 135 kilometer breakaway with eight other riders from Columbia, Spain, France, Dominican Republic, Belgium and Canada. Hopkins finished 4th, clocking the […]




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Nicholas Narraway Wins Banbury Time-Trial

Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway continued his fine form after setting a course record on the new Banbury Star K4/10B ten-mile time-trial in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, on Wednesday [August 28]. Narraway, who rides for Team California, completed the course in a time of 19min 49sec. The previous day, Narraway claimed victory in the 2-Up Droitwich Cycling […]




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Cyclists Compete In Green Mountain Stage 1

Three cyclists have taken on the challenging Green Mountain Stage Race, with the opening stage setting the tone for their competition in the picturesque Vermont landscape. Stage one, a 5.7-mile time-trial, tested the riders’ individual speed and endurance. Daniel Ringer, competing in the men’s category 4/5 division, crossed the finish line in 61st place with […]




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Hopkins Finishes 31st In Guadeloupe Stage 8

Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U teammates faced a challenging Stage 8 in the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, navigating the grueling 153.6km road race from Pointe-à-Pitre to Baie-Mahault. The route featured over 2600 meters of climbing, testing the riders’ endurance. Hopkins crossed the finish line in 31st place with a […]




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Cyclists Compete In Green Mountain Stage 2

Three Bermuda cyclists continued their campaign at the Green Mountain Stage Race in Vermont on Saturday, taking on the challenges of Stage 2′s circuit race. In the men’s category 4/5 division, Daniel Ringer finished 44th with a time of 1:28:42. Ringer notably led the chasing pack, which crossed the finish line 1 minute and 2 […]




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Cyclists Compete In Green Mountain Stage 3

The Green Mountain Stage Race powered on Sunday with Stage 3, the Mad River Road Race, showcasing a trio of cyclists from Bermuda. Daniel Ringer, competing in the men’s category 4/5 division, crossed the finish line in 61st place with a time of 3:43:04. In the women’s pro/1/2/3 division, Liana De Medeiros delivered a strong […]




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Kaden Hopkins Wins Guadeloupe Stage 9

Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins delivered a thrilling finish to the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, winning the final stage in a blistering sprint finish. With 95 riders remaining in contention, the 153.6-kilometer route between Pointe-à-Pitre and Baie-Mahault culminated in a dramatic dash for the line. Hopkins, representing Vendée U, powered ahead to cross […]




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BBA 50th Anniversary Omnium Results

The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] marked its 50th Anniversary in style with a weekend of racing. A spokesperson said, “The 50th Anniversary Omnium, a three-stage cycling event, attracted riders of all ages and abilities, offering a fantastic showcase of Bermuda’s vibrant cycling community. “The Omnium consisted of three unique races: a Hill Climb in St. […]




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Cyclists Conclude Green Mountain Stage Race

Daniel Ringer and Pansy Olander represented Bermuda in the Green Mountain Stage Race, concluding their competition on Sunday. The final stage featured a criterium road race where Ringer placed 26th in the men’s category 4/5 division with a time of 37:38. In the women’s pro/1/2/3 division, Olander finished 55th, clocking 49:21. Liana De Medeiros, also […]




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Arnold Competes In West County Gateway Cup

Gabriella Arnold participated in the final stage of the four-stage Bommarito Audi West County Gateway Cup, a cycling race held in historic Old Town Florissant. The challenging course wound through the nostalgic streets of one of St. Louis’ most beloved neighborhoods. Representing LA Sweat Racing in the women’s pro/1/2 division, Arnold crossed the finish line […]




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Arnold Finishes 8th In Kentucky Road Series

Gabriella Arnold competed in the Kentucky Open Road Racing series in Ewing, Kentucky. The course was a challenging 39.7 mile course with an elevation of 3,881 feet. ompeting in the women’s pro division, Arnold finished 8th with a time of 2:07.24. Related Stories Cyclists Head To Guyana For Championships National Criterium Championships Results Arnold And […]




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Kaden Hopkins Gears Up For Cycling Worlds

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaden Hopkins is set to make his elite debut at the UCI World Cycling Championships in Zurich, Switzerland, marking a significant milestone in his career. The 24-year-old, who previously raced in the under-23 category, will compete in the elite men’s time-trial on Sunday [September 22] and the road race the following […]




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Bermuda Cyclists To Compete In Switzerland

The Bermuda Bicycle Association announced that Kaden Hopkins, Conor White, and Nic Narraway will represent Bermuda at the 2024 UCI Road World Championships in Switzerland later this month. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] is proud to announce the athletes who will represent Bermuda at the 2024 UCI Road World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland, this […]




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Arnold Competes In West County Gateway Cup

Gabriella Arnold, representing LA Sweat Racing, finished 46th in the Women Pro/1/2 Division at the Bommarito Audi West County Gateway Cup in St. Louis. Arnold completed the race with a time of 1:09.07, 1:05 behind the winner, Mejias Garcia. Related Stories Cyclists Head To Guyana For Championships National Criterium Championships Results Arnold And Narraway Compete […]