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FedEx and Microsoft announce e-commerce collaboration

FedEx Corp. and Microsoft Corp. announced ton January 24 the next solution as part of their multiyear collaboration to transform commerce, supply chains and logistics. FedEx and Microsoft will bring together FedEx network intelligence with capabilities from Microsoft Dynamics 365 to introduce a cross-platform “logistics as a service” for retailers, merchants and brands.The companies announced plans to introduce a unique data integration coupling data insights from FedEx with Dynamics 365 ... [+]

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Increased 1% in December

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1% in December after rising 0.5% in November. In December, the index equaled 114.7 (2015=100) compared with 113.5 in November.“December’s gain was the fifth straight totaling 4.4%,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. ... [+]

SEKO ecommerce launch connects primary global supply chains to ecommerce

SEKO Logistics is leveraging the advantages of their early entry into the global ecommerce market with the launch of a new SEKO Ecommerce business unit to grow their international cross border shipping, global fulfillment, heavyweight last mile, and returns and recommerce solutions into a multibillion ... [+]

Growing alliance for the environment

Another major global player joins DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo on their way towards greener supply chains: Global hardware technology provider Lenovo decided to let fly 20 tons of chargeable weight per week from Shanghai (PVG) to Frankfurt (FRA). The carbon-neutral freighter flight is the ... [+]

Multichannel merchant names SEKO Logistics a “Top 3PL for 2022”

SEKO Logistics has been named a ‘Top 3PL for 2022’ by Multichannel Merchant, a leading intelligence source for key decision makers responsible for ecommerce, management, marketing and operations at companies selling merchandise through multiple channels. The achievement follows a record year of growth and investment for ... [+]

RoadOne Adds EHS LogisticSolutions

RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, a single source intermodal, distribution, and logistics services company, announces further growth of its national footprint with the acquisition of EHS Trucking and EHS Truck & Trailer. Going forward the companies will be known as EHS LogisticSolutions. EHS is a full-service trucking company, with ... [+]

APL Logistics names Thad Bedard as new president

APL Logistics Ltd (APLL) is pleased to announce Thad Bedard as the new president effective January 1, 2022.Prior to becoming president, Thad served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. He will lead APLL in its continuing evolution to grow and become the ... [+]

DB Schenker heads into anniversary year

From horse-drawn carriage to freighter drones: In 2022, DB Schenker celebrates its 150th corporate anniversary. Building on extensive experience in supply chain management, the Germany-headquartered company has long become one of the world’s leading logistics service providers. Today marks the kick-off into an anniversary year ... [+]

Rotterdam studying more shore-based power

The Port of Rotterdam Authority and the municipality of Rotterdam want shore-based power to be available in the container, cruise, and liquid bulk sectors. To this effect, studies have commenced at the terminals of Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT), APMT2, Vopak, and Cruiseport Rotterdam.These companies ... [+]

KlearNow Raises $50M

KlearNow, the smart Logistics as a Service (LaaS) pioneer founded in 2018, raised $50M in new capital to transform broken supply chains—simplifying and providing real-time cargo visibility to the customs clearance and drayage processes. KlearNow’s AI-powered platform eases the worldwide supply chain disruptions that have ... [+]

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