Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

Press releases are provided by companies as is and have not been edited or checked for accuracy. Any queries should be directed to the company issuing the release.

Weber Logistics Adds 3 California Distribution Centers to Support Business Growth

Weber Logistics, a leading 3PL in the Western U.S., has opened 3 new California distribution centers to support client growth. Weber now operates 11 dedicated and shared-space warehouses across Southern & Northern California

Santa Fe Springs, CA, August 16, 2018 - Weber Logistics, a leading third party logistics company in the Western U.S., has opened three new California distribution centers to support client growth. Weber now operates 11 dedicated and shared-space warehouses across Southern and Northern California.

Weber's most recent expansion includes warehouses in the following locations:


EASTVALE, CA. This 301,000-square-foot warehouse is located in California's Inland Empire region and will serve multiple clients. Built in 2018, a portion of the facility is designed for food distribution, including 100,000 square feet of dedicated cool storage space. The warehouse is an FDA-registered food storage facility that will be subject to regular inspections by AIB International. The facility features 42 dock doors, 2 ground-level doors, and a complete RF-enabled environment for fast, accurate picking.

LONG BEACH, CA. This 42,000-square-foot California distribution center is located less than one mile from the port and will primarily support Weber's asset-based drayage fleet. The facility has a large container yard and is located minutes from the 710 Freeway, with direct access to the SR 103 Terminal Island Freeway. Located within the Overweight Corridor, this drayage hub will also support transloading and weight reduction for overweight container loads.

UNION CITY, CA. This 126,000-square-foot facility is dedicated to product distribution for a large paint manufacturer. Weber has maintained a specialty in chemical logistics for close to 50 years. Located between San Francisco and San Jose, the facility was custom built in 2018.

Weber's expanding network of California distribution centers is supported by a large, regional truck fleet for rapid distribution of products throughout the Western U.S. Weber's region-wide delivery solution can provide next-day service to 50 million consumers.

The Latest

More Stories

VARGO® announces several vendor partnerships and client expansions in Q3 2024

Dublin, Ohio (November 19, 2024) — VARGO®, a leading provider of material-handling systems integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions, has announced several new vendor partnerships and customer advancements that are helping them to create efficiencies and empower fulfillment.

VARGO® and Tompkins Robotics have signed a mutual partnership, designating VARGO® as an authorized integrator of the technology. “Tompkins is an obvious choice in partner for us,” said Bart Cera, CEO. “Their robotics solutions are conducive to a weightless, continuous flow as well as being modular and quickly deployable. Their solutions have the ability to shrink or grow with the size of our customer’s operation which will allow us to utilize it often and in many different merchandise categories.”

Keep ReadingShow less

Featured

Seegrid joins Open Source Robotics Alliance

Seegrid RS1 AMR utilizing ROS 2 to perform manipulation task in industrial facility.

Photo courtesy of Seegrid

Seegrid joins Open Source Robotics Alliance

November 19, 2024 - Seegrid Corporation, a leading manufacturer of autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions for palletized material handling in the US, today announced its membership in the Open Source Robotics Alliance (OSRA), an initiative of the Open Source Robotics Foundation (OSRF). Through this partnership, Seegrid will contribute its industry-leading expertise through its active involvement in the open-source robotics community. The company joins a vibrant network of innovators, collectively driving open-source development for the betterment of the global robotics landscape.

As part of the OSRA, Seegrid will actively support initiatives that foster collaboration and shared knowledge across the robotics field. The company aims to participate in key OSRF activities, including the renowned ROSCon event, as well as on-line communities such as GitHub and ROS Discourse.

Keep ReadingShow less
Rich Egan headshot

Rich Egan, Averitt's vice president of international solutions

Averitt

Averitt names Rich Egan vice president of international solutions

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt has appointed Rich Egan as the company’s new vice president of international solutions. Egan, who brings over 40 years of experience in the transportation industry and has specialized in international logistics since 1990, will assume the position held by the retiring Charlie McGee.

Since joining Averitt in 2019 as director of international solutions, Egan has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s global logistics strategy. His expertise and commitment to service excellence have contributed significantly to Averitt’s growth in this sector. In his new role, Egan will lead the international solutions team and drive strategic initiatives to enhance Averitt's global logistics offerings.

Keep ReadingShow less

Conveyor Solutions, KVK, Electrical Services Group, SIM Aftermarket Services, and SIM Software, combine

Elgin, Il. - October 21, 2024 – Systems in Motion today announced that its new name and brand will be effective immediately. This name change is part of a rebranding initiative, but is also the culmination of the companies’ close working relationship for the past five years and represents their unified strength. Systems in Motion will continue to provide material handling services as a tier-one, turnkey material handling integrator.

The Systems in Motion name creates a single and powerful platform – one that embodies client and industry goals of moving forward – while understanding the complexities and unique objectives of every system. The new brand also signifies the culmination of investment in internal processes that streamline procedures, and deliver a seamless customer experience.

Keep ReadingShow less
HTL Freight Acquires CTS Logistics, Expanding into Managed Transportation

HTL Freight Acquires CTS Logistics, Expanding into Managed Transportation


September 24th, Charlotte, NC - HTL Freight, a rising leader in the third-party logistics (3PL), is pleased to announce the acquisition of CTS Logistics, a full-service managed transportation company (4PL) headquartered in Windham, NH. This acquisition, HTL Freight’s fourth major transaction since 2021, reinforces its commitment to delivering exceptional freight solutions across North America.

Keep ReadingShow less