New Products and Services: Transportation
Electric delivery vehicles
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) and Enova, a developer of hybrid-electric and all-electric drive systems and components, have launched a program to make electric vehicles more accessible to fleets.
Reefer temperature displays
Truckers now have an easy way to keep track of the refrigerated loads they pull with Carrier Transicold's Dual-View Temperature Display.
Far East container shipping services
Global container shipping line APL has enhanced its Japan-to-Thailand and Philippines coverage as a slot operator in a tie-up with Mitsui O.
Shanghai-to-Boston service
CaroTrans, a global non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) and ocean freight consolidator, now offers a direct, all-water LCL (less than container load) import service from Shanghai to Boston.
Rail transit routing
ALK Technologies has released the latest version of its rail routing, mileage, and mapping software solution.
Container refrigeration
Daikin Reefer has unveiled new container refrigeration technology that meets carrier and shipper demands for low energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, while providing precise cooling performance for chilled and frozen cargoes.
CSA Qwik-Fix Kit
Under new CSA (Compliance, Safety, and Accountability) regulations, some easy-to-fix electrical
and braking system problems that are found during roadside checks can add up to high scores for
fleets and their drivers.
CoPilot Truck Optimized by Qualcomm
ALK Technologies Inc. has unveiled its CoPilot Truck Optimized by Qualcomm navigation solution.
Enhancements to Kuehne + Nagel's Chinese network
Kuehne + Nagel has increased the number of connections for its long-haul shuttles within China.
Zonar and TMW fleet maintenance system integration
Zonar and TMW Systems have integrated their fleet maintenance products to provide maintenance
facilities a more automated vehicle maintenance process from data collection to service repair.
Dispatch Smoothing feature for transportation routing software
Paragon Software Systems has introduced a special Dispatch Smoothing feature to its
transportation routing software.
Flex-to-Green lease program
Ryder System, a provider of commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has
launched a new Flex-to-Green lease program.
Crowley Maritime Corp. Project Solutions Group
Crowley Maritime Corp. has established a new Project Solutions group that bundles company-wide
capabilities and assets with world-class project management skills to provide complete turnkey marine
solutions.
ExpediteTC Passive cold packaging solution
American Airlines Cargo division has expanded its cold-chain service, ExpediteTC, to include a
new solution for cold packaging during transit.
MinStar Double-deck Trailer System
MinStar Transport, a dry van carrier, has launched its new Double Deck Trailer System.
RFID-enabled fleet fueling solution
Comdata Corp., a provider of electronic payment products, has introduced a new cardless fueling
solution for travel centers and transportation companies.
New offices for Purolator International
Canadian logistics company Purolator International is opening 10 new branch offices in the United States, doubling its presence in the American market.
Vigillo Inspection Management System
Vigillo, creators of data mining software products for fleet safety information, has released its
new inspection management system (IMS).
Fleet driver safety solution
Fleet driver safety solution
According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, texting or typing on a phone while
driving increases the risk of crashing up to 23 times.
LeanFleet routing software
LeanLogistics, which provides transportation management system (TMS) applications and supply
chain services, has launches LeanFleet.
News Feeds