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Last-mile execution startup Onfleet raises $14 million
Software firm plans expansion to match pandemic-fed growth in home delivery volumes.
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The Logistics Matters podcast: Steven Horwitz of Ball State University on a holiday retail season like no other | Season 1 Episode 30
We look at how this holiday shopping season is likely to affect supply chains with Steven Horwitz, an economics professor at Ball State University. Also: warehouse availability tightens; logistics firms invest in venture capital markets.
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UPS readies for peak season hiring blitz
This week’s UPS Brown Friday is part of a larger effort to hire 100,000 seasonal workers ahead of unprecedented peak shipping season.
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Artificial intelligence continues to mature with o9 and Project44 partnership
Improved AI works hand in hand with precision data, firms say.
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Five rail operators join forces to tag train cars with telematic sensors
“Rail Pulse” initiative could improve safety, make rail more competitive with other freight modes, partners say.
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The Logistics Matters podcast: Drew McElroy of Transfix on freight markets and last-mile delivery | Season 1 Episode 29
We discuss freight markets and the challenges of last-mile deliveries with Drew McElroy, chairman and co-founder of digital freight-matching vendor Transfix. Also: how retailers are preparing for this unique peak season; dealing with an avalanche of returns.
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Capstone Logistics changes hands between private equity owners
The Jordan Co. sells Georgia-based 3PL to H.I.G. Capital, but retains a minority stake.
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TIA names DOT official Reinke as new CEO
3PL trade group returns to federal government for leadership after departure of longtime chief Voltmann.
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Ports continue to rebound from spring lows
Ports of Los Angeles, Virginia post busiest September on record, driven by imports and the rush to stock up for peak holiday shopping season.
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September imports up nearly 11% in Oakland
Port of Oakland posts strong cargo volume as retailers prep for peak season and hedge against potential Covid-19 spike.
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