short takes

Vocollect, a company that specializes in voice-directed work solutions, has established Vocollect Japan Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary. The new venture has offices in Tokyo. … Westfalia Technologies, which makes automated storage and retrieval systems, is using its technology in a new joint venture with Automated Self Storage Systems. The companies plan to build a self-storage system in Delray Beach, Fla., modeled on the automated storage and retrieval systems found in warehouses. Customers swipe an ID card to initiate the retrieval of their storage units. The first project, which is scheduled for completion this year, will house 200 8- by 10foot modules. … Marine Terminal Corp. and CMA CGM have formed Terminal Link Texas. This joint venture offers stevedoring services, operates and manages a container depot, performs maintenance and repairs, and provides chassis storage at the new Bayport container terminal in Houston. … Sterling Commerce, a multi-enterprise collaboration company, has acquired Comergent Technologies, a developer of e-business software. … Multimodal freight forwarding company IJS Global has entered the U.K. freight and logistics market by acquiring London-based Lupprians Cargo Express Ltd. … RedPrairie has announced that 55 percent of the top 20 retailers currently use RedPrairie solutions to optimize their workforce performance. … DHL says it is rolling out new WiFi communications systems across its nationwide network. The new technology will provide immediate visibility and real-time tracking for DHL's customers.