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Two Asian Port Hubs Synchronise Autonomous Cargo Networks
Two major (unnamed) port cities have linked their automated cargo scheduling systems so containers move across the border with fewer handoffs.
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FOOD TECHUrban Farm Tower Now Supplies 30% of One District's Leafy Greens
A hydroponic tower in a dense city district reports that it grows nearly a third of the salad greens sold in nearby shops.
FOOD SECURITYCity-State Expands Vertical Farming Grants to Target 40% Food Resilience
A dense, import-reliant city-state (unnamed) is widening grants for indoor farms as it aims to grow 40% of certain fresh produce at home.
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