Electric Last Mile Solutions, an electric vehicle startup, is in talks to go public through a merger with Forum Merger III Corp., according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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Electric Last Mile Solutions Said to Be in Merger Talks
DHL Unveils Four Electric Tractor-Trailers
DHL furthered its green efforts with the launch of a new fleet of electric tractor-trailer vehicles, the company announced Nov. 17.
In Reversal, Arlington National Cemetery Directed to Host Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America Day will return to Arlington National Cemetery — and so will trucking’s involvement — after a whirlwind stretch in which cemetery officials had initially decided to cancel the event out of coronavirus concerns.
Shipping Watchdog IMO Sets Rules to Curb Industry’s Pollution
The organization responsible for setting global environmental standards for shipping approved rules designed to curb the industry’s carbon emissions, triggering criticism that its measures won’t do enough to help tackle climate change.
Logistics Community Optimistic About Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines
With optimism building that two COVID-19 vaccines could be available by year’s end, supply chain experts are outlining steps and discussing challenges that lie ahead for those in charge of transporting the anxiously awaited medicine.
UN Recruits UPS, FedEx, Dozens of Others to Deliver Vaccine to World’s Poor
United Nations humanitarian relief agency Unicef is looking to recruit some of the airline industry’s biggest operators to help distribute a coronavirus vaccine to the world’s poorest nations.
Maersk Raises Guidance for Second Time in as Many Months
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S raised its guidance for a second time since October as the world’s biggest container shipping company enjoys stronger demand than originally projected amid the COVID crisis.
COVID-19 Has Changed Shopping for Good, Retail Giants Predict
The consumer behaviors that accelerated at the start of the virus — think digital ordering, bulkier baskets and no margin for error when it comes to delivery — are showing zero signs of abating eight months in.
Amazon Opens Online Pharmacy, Shaking Up Another Industry
The online colossus opened an online pharmacy Nov. 17 that allows customers to order medication or prescription refills, and have them delivered to their front door in a couple of days.
Home Depot Reunites With HD Supply in Deal Catering to Pros
Home Depot Inc. agreed to buy building products distributor HD Supply Holdings Inc., reuniting the home-improvement retailer with its former subsidiary more than a decade after they split apart.