Freight forwarder

JAS Worldwide Expands its Footprint with the Acquisition of Tigers

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Corporate finance, Freight forwarder, Freight transport, Cision, Companies

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Research Illuminates the Impacts of Brexit on Transport and Logistics Companies

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Articles, Business, Economy, Freight transport, Supply chain management, Freight forwarder, Customs broker, Third-party logistics, Logistics, Cargo, Outsourcing

Respondents include executives and decision makers at a variety of organisation types within the industry, including third-party logistics companies, warehousing companies, freight forwarders, manufacturers, customs brokers, online retailers, and more.\nAccording to the survey, 99% of respondents are currently facing Brexit-related business challenges, and 69% expect their operations to be negatively affected for more than 12 months.

Key Points: 
  • Respondents include executives and decision makers at a variety of organisation types within the industry, including third-party logistics companies, warehousing companies, freight forwarders, manufacturers, customs brokers, online retailers, and more.\nAccording to the survey, 99% of respondents are currently facing Brexit-related business challenges, and 69% expect their operations to be negatively affected for more than 12 months.
  • As the freight-focused member company of The DDC Group a worldwide network of BPO companies DDC FPO is able to serve clients in over 30 languages across UK, Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
  • Solutions include data-based, goal-driven front and back office programs such as Multilingual Customs Brokerage Processing, Freight Billing, and IT Outsourcing, among others.
  • To learn more, visit www.ddcfpo.com .\n"

Logixboard Raises $13M Series A from Redpoint Ventures to Power the Future of Modern Freight Forwarding

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Marketing, Forwarding, Customer service, Services marketing, Freight forwarder, Customer experience, Email forwarding, Business, Economy

Without the help of solutions like Logixboard freight forwarding customers are forced to hunt down updates via text, email, or phone calls.

Key Points: 
  • Without the help of solutions like Logixboard freight forwarding customers are forced to hunt down updates via text, email, or phone calls.
  • It is creating modern, effortless experiences for both our internal services teams and external customers," said Jason Steinke, EVP, of Rim logistics.
  • The future path together is only going to allow for greater growth and innovation.
  • "These forwarding agents are feeling the pressure to offer more transparent, tech-based customer experiences, so we\'re excited about the opportunity for Logixboard to help solve this global problem.

Lineage Logistics Expands its European Logistics Offering with the Acquisition of UTI Forwarding

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Trucking, Construction & Property, Rail, Transport, REIT, Logistics, Supply chain management, Retail, Supply chain management, Freight transport, Freight forwarder, Forwarding, Lineage Logistics, UTI, Nordian Capital, LINEAGE LOGISTICS, UTI, NORDIAN CAPITAL

b'Lineage Logistics, LLC (\xe2\x80\x9cLineage\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d), a leading global temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, today announced its intention to acquire UTI Forwarding, a renowned Rotterdam-based freight forwarder.

Key Points: 
  • b'Lineage Logistics, LLC (\xe2\x80\x9cLineage\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d), a leading global temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, today announced its intention to acquire UTI Forwarding, a renowned Rotterdam-based freight forwarder.
  • With over 400 clients, UTI manages container shipments to and from any port worldwide.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe are thrilled about our acquisition of UTI.
  • We share a similar no-nonsense culture, while our customer bases and services perfectly complement each other,\xe2\x80\x9d said Peter de Kramer, CEO of UTI Forwarding.
  • Nordian is proud to what we have achieved together with UTI and we believe UTI and Lineage have a bright future ahead of them.\xe2\x80\x9d\nING Financial Services LLC.

Kharon And WiseTech Global Partner To Expose Hidden Risk In Sanctions Compliance

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Freight transport, Freight forwarder, Logistics, Articles

We will not stop at 3 or 4 degrees of majority ownership, Kharon will capture all, going beyond 10 degrees in some cases.

Key Points: 
  • We will not stop at 3 or 4 degrees of majority ownership, Kharon will capture all, going beyond 10 degrees in some cases.
  • "\nCooper Brindle, Product Manager at WiseTech Global, said:"For logistics providers operating with different companies across the world on a daily basis, being able to screen not just people and companies, but vessels, for hidden risk is critically important.
  • We\'re pleased to be partnering with Kharon and providing our CargoWise users with this enhanced cross-border compliance functionality.
  • Armstrong & Associates: Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List, ranked by 2019 logistics gross revenue/turnover and freight forwarding volumes.\n'

Jaguar Freight Expands Suite of Services With Innovative Trade Finance Solution

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Freight transport, Freight forwarder, Jaguar Cars, Atari Jaguar, Jaguar, Transport, Consumer goods, Service industries

VALLEY STREAM, N.Y., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Jaguar Freight, a leading global freight forwarder and U.S-based NVOCC, together with King Trade Capital, the largest purchase order finance company in the U.S., have announced the addition of a new trade and purchase order finance solution to Jaguar's portfolio of services.

Key Points: 
  • VALLEY STREAM, N.Y., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Jaguar Freight, a leading global freight forwarder and U.S-based NVOCC, together with King Trade Capital, the largest purchase order finance company in the U.S., have announced the addition of a new trade and purchase order finance solution to Jaguar's portfolio of services.
  • The inclusion of trade finance means importers now have access to a turnkey supply chain partner in Jaguar Freight.
  • "Jaguar Freight has been a trusted freight forwarder for a number of King Trade's clients over the years," said King Trade Capital's Managing Partner, Edward King.
  • "The expanded relationship with Jaguar will mean that King Trade can introduce Jaguar's innovative systems and technology to more companies in need of freight forwarding services."

SMC³ Releases Exclusive Hybrid Online LTL Curriculum

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Freight transport, Human activities, Education, Transport, Cargo, Freight forwarder, Blended learning

ATLANTA, April 8, 2021 SMC, a leading transportation technology solution provider and industry educator, has unveiled its 2021 hybrid LTL online learning education program designed to provide convenient, self-paced learning with access to live industry experts.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, April 8, 2021 SMC, a leading transportation technology solution provider and industry educator, has unveiled its 2021 hybrid LTL online learning education program designed to provide convenient, self-paced learning with access to live industry experts.
  • Beginning in April of this year, the hybrid program curriculum includes exclusive weekly live seminar sessions with industry thought leaders to reinforce key concepts and address real-world challenges.
  • Just like SMC's traditional five course 100% on-demand LTL education format option, online coursework for these hybrid courses allow students to work at their own pace.
  • SMC's online LTL learning is perfect for shippers, 3PLs, carriers, freight forwarders and future supply chain leaders looking to master their LTL knowledge and take their careers to the next level.

Scarbrough Implements 3Gtms for Domestic Trucking and Freight Forwarding

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Freight forwarder, Freight transport

The integration utilizes CargoWise for international freight forwarding operations and 3Gtms for domestic trucking, saving considerable time between international and domestic legs by passing job information directly between systems.

Key Points: 
  • The integration utilizes CargoWise for international freight forwarding operations and 3Gtms for domestic trucking, saving considerable time between international and domestic legs by passing job information directly between systems.
  • The solution uses the integration between CargoWise and 3Gtms to create a connection between freight forwarding and domestic transportation thats unique in the industry.
  • Now, Scarbrough International can use 3Gtms to dispatch jobs to Scarbrough Transportation, simplifying domestic freight operations and driving more business.
  • Whether international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, domestic trucking, or warehousing, The Scarbrough Group manages supply chains differently.

BDP International Acquires DJS International, Expanding US Import and Customs Brokerage Portfolio

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Customs broker, Freight forwarder, Logistics, Transport, Articles, Business

As a proven leader in international trade, transportation and customs brokerage services, DJS will readily complement BDPs diverse portfolio of logistics and global trade management solutions, with trade compliance and inbound logistics as key focus areas.

Key Points: 
  • As a proven leader in international trade, transportation and customs brokerage services, DJS will readily complement BDPs diverse portfolio of logistics and global trade management solutions, with trade compliance and inbound logistics as key focus areas.
  • DJS will operate as a subsidiary of BDP, guaranteeing access to BDPs entire global network and portfolio of services.
  • DJS was represented by Albion International Services, Inc.
    Headquartered in Philadelphia, BDP International is a leading privately held global logistics and transportation services company based in the U.S.
  • By providing flexible, personalized service for decades, it has become one of the nations most respected customs brokerage and freight forwarding firms.

Amwins Specialty Logistics Underwriters Expands Services to Canada

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Articles, Human activities, Logistics, Systems engineering, Freight forwarder, Third-party logistics, Business

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Amwins Specialty Logistics Underwriters (ASLU), a managing general agency specializing in the complex risk factors of the logistics and cargo industry, announced its expansion into the Canadian market to serve Canada's growing logistics industry.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Amwins Specialty Logistics Underwriters (ASLU), a managing general agency specializing in the complex risk factors of the logistics and cargo industry, announced its expansion into the Canadian market to serve Canada's growing logistics industry.
  • Launched in the United States in 2018, ASLU filled a gap within the industry, delivering high-service, niche coverage solutions for freight forwarders and third-party logistics operators.
  • "The logistics industry is growing by more than 25% each year," said Alex Rosas, executive vice president, Amwins Specialty Logistics Underwriters.
  • Amwins is the largest independent wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products in the United States, dedicated to serving retail insurance agents by providing property and casualty products, specialty group benefit products, and administrative services.