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rollout
Commodities Tea Board Defers Web-Based Auction Rollout Again; Kolkata Launch Pushed to Sale 31
The Tea Board has once again deferred the rollout of its web-based auction platform at Kolkata, originally scheduled for July 14, to Sale 31 (July 21-22). The decision follows feedback from the core committee after mock sessions revealed the platform, developed by Tradeforge Technologies, is not yet ready for live implementation. Rollouts at Coonoor and other centres have also been postponed.
Logistics Wind-powered hydrogen ships line up $500m rollout: Drift Energy signs framework with Commenda Capital Partners
UK startup Drift Energy has signed an exclusive capital and project framework with Commenda Capital Partners to support the rollout of at least 50 wind-powered hydrogen production vessels, targeting more than $500m of project-level investment. The vessels will harvest wind energy at sea to produce green hydrogen onboard for delivery to ports, islands, and coastal users. The concept received approval in principle from RINA earlier this year, and Drift plans to launch its first ship in 2027 before moving into series production.
Logistics China's electric cargo ship fleet surges from 4 to 42 vessels in three years, data shows
China's fleet of electric cargo ships has grown from 4 vessels in 2022 to 42 in 2025, a 950% increase, according to the International Council on Clean Transportation. Vessel size and range have expanded significantly, with inland waterways accounting for 86% of operations. The launch of the country's first sea-river intermodal zero-carbon route marks a key milestone for logistics chain electrification.
Logistics FMCSA Temporarily Suspends Biennial Update Requirement Amid Motus Rollout Troubles
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has temporarily suspended the biennial update requirement for carriers that have been unable to complete it since June 1 due to difficulties with the new Motus registration portal. This move, reported by FreightWaves, indicates that rollout problems persist, including conflicting government system data that is preventing some carriers from operating.