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A blockchain is an always-growing collection of linked data that is secured cryptographically, with each block resistant to data modification, including outside cyberattacks.

The Hong Kong-based third-party logistics provider recorded net earnings of $576 million Hong Kong on revenues of HK $13.7 billion for the first six months of 2017, year-over-year increases of 5 percent and 31 percent, respectively.

International technology group Körber is gaining a stronger foothold in the United States, and an advanced software platform through the acquisition of supply chain management software provider HighJump, the companies said.

The Commerce Department on Wednesday initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations to determine if uncoated groundwood paper from Canada is being dumped on the U.S. market and if these producers are receiving unfair subsidies.

Procure-to-pay solutions provider JAGGAER formed a partnership with transportation management solutions provider Haven, enabling JAGGAER’s customers to manage the shipment of their goods across the globe.

The supply chain optimization firm and drone delivery company will build four distribution facilities in Tanzania in order to improve the public health supply chain in the African country.

Starting Sept.15, the Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline will offer flights to Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and on Oct. 3, the Cameroon city of Douala will also become a Cargolux destination.

The Florida Ports Council elects chairman, vice chairman, and secretary and treasurer; the APP names president; Truckstop.com appoints chief commercial officer and chief relationship officer; and Gebrüder Weiss reveals executive retirements.

Meanwhile, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is strongly recommending that Texas exporters divert cargo as are ports, railroads and truck corridors are likely to remain shuttered through the end of week, possibly longer.