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North America Freight and Logistics Market Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts 2021 - 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

The "North America Freight and Logistics Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "North America Freight and Logistics Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Rising air freight rates, dwindling warehouse space and clogged cargo terminal arteries are among the challenges North American shippers face in the new pandemic economy.
  • Besides transportation and distribution services, numerous niche players offer specialized services such as reverse logistics, IT services, and consulting.
  • The North America freight and logistics market is fragmented.

Inbound Logistics Recognizes GlobalTranz as a Green Supply Chain Partner for 2021

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

, a leading technology-enabled third-party logistics solutions provider offering award-winning technology, people-powered customer service, and extensive multimodal carrier relationships, announced today that Inbound Logistics chose the company as a Green Supply Chain Partner honoree for 2021.

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  • , a leading technology-enabled third-party logistics solutions provider offering award-winning technology, people-powered customer service, and extensive multimodal carrier relationships, announced today that Inbound Logistics chose the company as a Green Supply Chain Partner honoree for 2021.
  • GlobalTranz is one of 75 companies to be selected by Inbound Logistics as a green supply chain management and logistics partner, chosen for its leadership and commitment to supply chain sustainability.
  • Inbound Logistics is a prominent publication in the supply chain and logistics industry, covering supply chain processes and business operations.
  • Recognition from Inbound Logistics for our work to develop green supply chains represents our dedication to our customers and helping them hit their sustainability goals.

Sun Capital Partners Affiliate Completes Corporate Carve-Out Transaction, Acquires Global Supply Chain Leader, Century Distribution Systems

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (Sun Capital), a leading private investment firm focused on defensible businesses in growing markets with tangible performance improvement opportunities, today announced that its affiliate has completed the acquisition of Century Distribution Systems (Century or the Company), a global digital logistics provider offering supply chain management and freight forwarding services.

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  • Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (Sun Capital), a leading private investment firm focused on defensible businesses in growing markets with tangible performance improvement opportunities, today announced that its affiliate has completed the acquisition of Century Distribution Systems (Century or the Company), a global digital logistics provider offering supply chain management and freight forwarding services.
  • Century partners with its customers to solve challenging logistics requirements and offers solutions that enable shippers to exercise greater control over increasingly complex supply chains while optimizing customers freight and logistics spend.
  • Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a global private equity firm focused on partnering with outstanding management teams to accelerate value creation.
  • The Firm has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles and New York, and an affiliate with offices in London.

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.

BEST Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2021 Financial Results on June 8, 2021

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

b"Please visit the Company's investor relations website http://ir.best-inc.com/ to view the earnings release prior to the conference call.

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  • b"Please visit the Company's investor relations website http://ir.best-inc.com/ to view the earnings release prior to the conference call.
  • A live and archived webcast of the conference call and a presentation will also be available at the same site.\nBEST Inc. (NYSE: BEST) is a leading integrated smart supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China.
  • Through its proprietary technology platform and extensive networks, BEST offers a comprehensive set of logistics and value-add services, including express and freight delivery, supply chain management and last-mile services, truckload service brokerage, international logistics and financial services.
  • BEST's mission is to create a smarter, more efficient supply chain in the new retail era by leveraging technology and business model innovation.

Vietnam Road Freight Market Outlook to 2025 - Rapid Growth of Manufacturing Industry and Developing Logistics Infrastructure to Drive the Road Freight Market in Vietnam: Ken Research

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

The report specially focuses on Road freight market highlighting its issues and challenges, major growth drivers, investment in infrastructure, tech disruptions and innovations, and competition benchmarking.\nTurkey Logistics and Warehousing Market Outlook to 2025 By Domestic and International Freight Forwarding Throughput, Revenue & Flow Corridor (Road Freight and Pipelines, Sea, Air and Rail Freight), By Warehousing (Industrial / Retail, Container Freight / Inland Container Depot & Cold Storage), By 3PL, Courier Express & Parcel, Domestic and Cross Border E-commerce Logistics\nTurkey logistics and warehousing market displayed a consistent growth during the period 2013 to 2018.

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  • The report specially focuses on Road freight market highlighting its issues and challenges, major growth drivers, investment in infrastructure, tech disruptions and innovations, and competition benchmarking.\nTurkey Logistics and Warehousing Market Outlook to 2025 By Domestic and International Freight Forwarding Throughput, Revenue & Flow Corridor (Road Freight and Pipelines, Sea, Air and Rail Freight), By Warehousing (Industrial / Retail, Container Freight / Inland Container Depot & Cold Storage), By 3PL, Courier Express & Parcel, Domestic and Cross Border E-commerce Logistics\nTurkey logistics and warehousing market displayed a consistent growth during the period 2013 to 2018.
  • The growth in the automotive exports coupled with rising e-commerce sector was witnessed to drive the Turkey logistics market.
  • The country also has a robust manufacturing sector that contributes to almost 25% of the country's GDP and provides the boost to the logistics industry in Turkey.\nPhilippines Logistics Sector has witnessed a robust CAGR with the highest share to freight forwarding Market followed by Warehousing, Courier parcel, and Express market, and VAS Market.
  • Sea and Road are dominant modes of transportation with road transportation only possible domestically due to its Archipelago location.\n"

CJ Logistics America Names Greg Sheen as New Chief Information Officer (CIO)

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Greg Sheen has joined CJ Logistics America, a leading logistics and supply chain management company, as Chief Information Officer (CIO).

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  • Greg Sheen has joined CJ Logistics America, a leading logistics and supply chain management company, as Chief Information Officer (CIO).
  • The role of CIO reports to Ed Bowersox, CEO of CJ Logistics America.
  • The company, formerly DSC Logistics, recently announced its rebranding as CJ Logistics on March 2, 2021.
  • CJ Logistics provides integrated global supply chain services, maximizing customer value through continuous improvement and innovation.

Agspring Names David J. Hammond VP Strategic Sales

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Agspring, a third-party logistics provider to agricultural supply chains, has named David J. Hammond vice president strategic sales for its Agforce Transport Services subsidiary.

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  • Agspring, a third-party logistics provider to agricultural supply chains, has named David J. Hammond vice president strategic sales for its Agforce Transport Services subsidiary.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210310005193/en/
    David J. Hammond has been named vice president strategic sales by Agspring, a third-party logistics provider to agricultural supply chains, for the company's Agforce Transport Services subsidiary.
  • Hammond has two decades of experience in sales, logistics and supply chain management.
  • After tripling the size of the company, he was promoted to senior vice president, sales and logistics, with responsibility for overall company sales and the logistics department.

The Chicago Tribune Honors Redwood Logistics with Top Workplaces of 2020 Award

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Redwood Logistics (Redwood) has been named among Chicago's Top Workplaces of 2020 by The Chicago Tribune , ranking 43rd in the midsize category.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Redwood Logistics (Redwood) has been named among Chicago's Top Workplaces of 2020 by The Chicago Tribune , ranking 43rd in the midsize category.
  • 2021 is the 20th anniversary of the Chicago-based logistics company founded by a small team of transportation and technology enthusiasts.
  • Redwood is one of the fastest-growing supply chain and logistics companies in North America, offering a wide range of strategically integrated transportation and logistics services.
  • Redwood Logistics, a leading logistics platform company headquartered in Chicago, has provided solutions for moving and managing freight for 20 years.

Nippon Express (China) Inks MOU on Logistics Business Partnership with Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Logistics

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Friday, January 22, 2021

JPG Logistics is a JPG company specializing in pharmaceutical logistics that runs, manages and supports the entire group's logistics operations as well as its logistics centers at the provincial and regional city level, and it provides China's domestic pharmaceutical distribution market with enhanced transport services.

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  • JPG Logistics is a JPG company specializing in pharmaceutical logistics that runs, manages and supports the entire group's logistics operations as well as its logistics centers at the provincial and regional city level, and it provides China's domestic pharmaceutical distribution market with enhanced transport services.
  • NE China had been considering a business partnership with JPG Logistics to cover those operational aspects of pharmaceutical logistics in which foreign companies are not allowed to participate under China's Good Supplying Practice (GSP) standards governing pharmaceutical supply and quality control.
  • This business partnership will allow Nippon Express to offer services that meet customer needs for safety-conscious pharmaceutical transport by combining its own pharmaceutical logistics services utilizing its global network outside China with JPG's domestic transport network within China.
  • Nippon Express will continue upgrading its services to meet increasingly sophisticated and varied pharmaceutical transport needs as it steps up efforts both inside and outside Japan on behalf of the pharmaceutical industry, which has been positioned as a priority industry in the company's corporate strategy.