The need to know
Jan 8, 2021The need to know for the week ending 8th January 2020
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Tesla market cap surpasses next five largest automotive companies combined
Jan 7, 2021Skyrocketing shares put market cap at well over $700 bn, larger than any other auto manufacturer giant, and more than the combined value of Toyota, Volkswagen, Daimler, GM, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Fiat Chrysler and Ford
E-commerce wave helps ShipMonk to $290 million investment round
Jan 6, 2021Rapidly growing e-commerce demand pushes demand for aligned start-ups, with ShipMonk taking in $290 million in latest growth equity funding round
Total and CMA CGM complete world’s largest liquefied natural gas bunkering operation at Port of Rotterdam
Jan 5, 2021Liquefied fuel transferred via ship-to-ship operation, allowing cargo operations to continue simultaneously
Logistics property update: December 2020
Dec 18, 2020Key new builds and acquisitions from the frontlines of logistics property
E-commerce pressure generating unprecedented pressure for shipping sector
Dec 16, 2020Online spend increasingly dramatically this holiday season, as are customer expectations of reliable and cost-effective delivery
FedEx agrees to buy ShopRunner in e-commerce push
Dec 15, 2020FedEx is buying e-commerce player Shoprunner with an eye on linking-up the e-commerce experience and competing with major players in the space
Battery maker claims that it has revolutionary solid-state battery that outperforms lithium-ion rivals
Dec 15, 2020Solid Power’s battery could usher in a new age and increased competitive for electric vehicles if performance and manufacturing claims come true