Freight forwarder

BookYourCargo Launches Digital Drayage Platform to Address Capacity Shortage, Container Backlogs at U.S. Ports

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Specifically, the platform addresses the issues caused by capacity shortages* and container backlogs that are constraining the drayage process at ports all over the United States.

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  • Specifically, the platform addresses the issues caused by capacity shortages* and container backlogs that are constraining the drayage process at ports all over the United States.
  • BYCs cloud-based, tech-enabled drayage platform is designed to provide instant quotes and full shipment visibility to shippers, freight forwarders and ocean carriers.
  • The Digital Drayage Platform facilitates rate management, operational optimization, service integration, and order visibilitycreating customer value and tailor-made supply chain control.
  • BYCs cloud-based Digital Drayage Platform is architected on the latest tech stack featuring AI robotics and machine learning engines.

BravoTran Launches Automation Platform for Freight Forwarders

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Monday, June 7, 2021

CHICAGO, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BravoTran, Inc. has announced its official company launch and the release of a new document management and automation platform for freight forwarders.

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  • CHICAGO, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BravoTran, Inc. has announced its official company launch and the release of a new document management and automation platform for freight forwarders.
  • Led by a team of logistics and technology experts, BravoTran's proven track record in freight automation delivers real results.
  • Now BravoTran is ready to serve freight forwarders," says Matt Bernstein, Founder and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "Our platform leverages artificial intelligence, OCR, and smart workflow to deliver incredible levels of automation and efficiency."

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Enters Marine Market in France, Names Muriel Birre Julvécourt to Head Product Line

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has launched a full line of marine insurance products in France and appointed Muriel Birre Julvcourt as Head of Marine.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has launched a full line of marine insurance products in France and appointed Muriel Birre Julvcourt as Head of Marine.
  • The new marine offerings include: Inland Marine, Ocean Cargo, Stock & Transit, Project Cargo, Freight Forwarders Liability, Ports & Terminals, and Subsea Insurance.
  • Muriel is well known in the local marketplace and we are excited to have her deep technical expertise and excellent leadership capabilities leading our entry into this new line.
  • In Europe, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) trades under Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance DAC (BHEI) and Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited (BHIIL).

Lineage Logistics Closes Acquisition of UTI Forwarding

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Lineage Logistics, LLC (Lineage or the Company), the worlds largest and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, today announced it has closed the acquisition of UTI Forwarding (UTI), a renowned Rotterdam-based freight forwarder.

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  • Lineage Logistics, LLC (Lineage or the Company), the worlds largest and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, today announced it has closed the acquisition of UTI Forwarding (UTI), a renowned Rotterdam-based freight forwarder.
  • UTI Forwarding is a leading freight forwarding company that is strategically located in Rotterdam, Netherlands, which specializes in the exporting and importing of Full Container Load (FCL) cargo, handling both temperature-controlled and other containerized goods.
  • We are thrilled to close on this acquisition and officially welcome UTI into the Lineage family.
  • Lineage Logistics is the worlds largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider.

Unique Logistics International Adds HP Inc. As New Customer With Major Air Freight Contract

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Monday, May 24, 2021

NEW YORK, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Unique Logistics International, Inc. (OTCMKTS: UNQL) ("Unique" or the "Company"), a global logistics and freight forwarding company, today announced the signing of an air freight contract with HP Inc. a new customer for the Company, with a multi-million-dollar contract value in revenue over the next 12 months (based on HP Inc.'s current volume indications, subject to changes).

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  • NEW YORK, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Unique Logistics International, Inc. (OTCMKTS: UNQL) ("Unique" or the "Company"), a global logistics and freight forwarding company, today announced the signing of an air freight contract with HP Inc. a new customer for the Company, with a multi-million-dollar contract value in revenue over the next 12 months (based on HP Inc.'s current volume indications, subject to changes).
  • Unique Logistics International, Inc. (OTCMKTS: UNQL) through its wholly owned operating subsidiaries, is a global logistics and freight forwarding company providing a range of international logistics services that enable its customers to outsource to the Company sections of their supply chain process.
  • The services provided are seamlessly managed by its network of trained employees and integrated information systems.
  • All forward-looking statements attributable to Unique Logistics International, Inc. or a person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary language.

ZUUM Introduces the Most Comprehensive Platform for Freight Brokers to Digitize Operations and Maximize Profits

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

b'IRVINE, Calif., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Logistics technology innovator ZUUM Transportation launched ZUUM Automated Broker, the SaaS-enabled platform for freight brokers to accelerate their growth by digitizing their operations.

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  • b'IRVINE, Calif., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Logistics technology innovator ZUUM Transportation launched ZUUM Automated Broker, the SaaS-enabled platform for freight brokers to accelerate their growth by digitizing their operations.
  • ZUUM Automated Broker is the first platform under ZUUM\'s modular product line, the Logistics Super Platform, that addresses capability gaps for freight brokerages, 3PLs, and freight forwarders.
  • While this immediately addresses their customers\' capacity needs, it is not sustainable when freight rates stabilize as freight brokers and carriers rely on slim profit margins to keep businesses running.
  • ZUUM combines a digital freight marketplace with a shipper TMS, broker SaaS, carrier TMS, and mobile driver app.\n'

Global Digital Freight Forwarding Market (2021 to 2026) - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

With increasing access to internet even the manufacturers of products are gradually moving from traditional freight forwarding to digital freight forwarding.

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  • With increasing access to internet even the manufacturers of products are gradually moving from traditional freight forwarding to digital freight forwarding.
  • The major benefits of digital freight forwarding include instant quotes, transparent pricing, comparison of rates and carriers, tracking, easy documentation and others.\nFlexport is a San Francisco-based digital freight forwarder and logistics platform.
  • Founded in 2013, the company has around half of its business in ocean freight and the other half in air freight.
  • It reached a revenue of USD 860 million in 2019 and became the leader in digital freight forwarding market as it provides high quality logistics service with added analytical reports.\n"

Ocean Network Express (ONE) Launches Digital Freight Booking Platform Powered by Descartes Kontainers

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

\xe2\x80\x9cWith the launch of our new digital platform ONE QUOTE, powered by Descartes Kontainers, customers can now receive an instant quote for export shipments and place bookings anytime, anywhere.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cWith the launch of our new digital platform ONE QUOTE, powered by Descartes Kontainers, customers can now receive an instant quote for export shipments and place bookings anytime, anywhere.
  • It\xe2\x80\x99s a one stop service that completely automates traditional manual tasks.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe Descartes Kontainers solution facilitates a fully digital customer experience including quoting, booking, tracking and dashboard analytics for shipping lines, freight forwarders, ocean transportation intermediaries (OTI) and non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCC) around the world.
  • The digital freight execution platform enables these logistics services providers (LSP) to rapidly create branded, online self-service experiences for their customers.
  • With its recent acquisition of Portrix Logistics Systems, Descartes can also now provide freight forwarders with a comprehensive digital solution for engaging customers and managing rates.

Unique Logistics Adds 52 New Cargo Charter Flights from Asia to the United States

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'NEW YORK, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Unique Logistics International, Inc. (OTCMKTS: UNQL) ("Unique" or the "Company"), a global logistics and freight forwarding company, is proud to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Korean Air to add an additional 52 cargo charter flights for the period of August 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Unique Logistics International, Inc. (OTCMKTS: UNQL) ("Unique" or the "Company"), a global logistics and freight forwarding company, is proud to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Korean Air to add an additional 52 cargo charter flights for the period of August 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
  • These additional flights will be from Vietnam to the United States and are anticipated to create additional air cargo capacity for the Company\'s customer base.\nSince its inception, May 27, 2020, UNQL successfully and rapidly expanded its market share in the freight forwarding business in Asia.
  • The services provided are seamlessly managed by its network of trained employees and integrated information systems.
  • All forward-looking statements attributable to Unique Logistics International, Inc. or a person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary language.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/unique-logistics-adds-52-new-car...\n'

JAS Worldwide Expands its Footprint with the Acquisition of Tigers

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

b'ATLANTA, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- JAS Worldwide, the global freight forwarding services provider headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Tigers Limited, a freight forwarding and supply chain management company headquartered in Hong Kong.\nMarco Rebuffi CEO of JAS Worldwide says, "We are pleased to have completed the acquisition of Tigers and welcome these new clients and talented colleagues to JAS Worldwide.

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  • b'ATLANTA, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- JAS Worldwide, the global freight forwarding services provider headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Tigers Limited, a freight forwarding and supply chain management company headquartered in Hong Kong.\nMarco Rebuffi CEO of JAS Worldwide says, "We are pleased to have completed the acquisition of Tigers and welcome these new clients and talented colleagues to JAS Worldwide.
  • We look forward to the new opportunities which have been created by the combined resources of our larger organization.
  • "\nThe transaction allows JAS Worldwide to further reinforce its freight forwarding activities, and to broaden its service offering to omni-channel supply chain logistics.\nJAS was founded in 1978 in Milan, Italy.
  • Over the last four decades, JAS has grown from regional roots to a global force in freight forwarding.