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Circle Logistics Begins Posting Available Freight Loads on NextLOAD

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Freight transport, Articles, Business, Transport, Supply chain management, Freight broker, Third-party logistics, Logistics, Cargo, APL Logistics, Freight company

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Circle Logistics, an industry-leading provider of ground transportation solutions across the U.S., announced today that the company will immediately begin posting up to 600 available freight loads daily directly to NextLOAD , a free load board built for carriers, brokers and shippers.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Circle Logistics, an industry-leading provider of ground transportation solutions across the U.S., announced today that the company will immediately begin posting up to 600 available freight loads daily directly to NextLOAD , a free load board built for carriers, brokers and shippers.
  • In March, Circle announced a partnership to book loads via DAT Book Now, an automated freight-tendering technology platform.
  • Established in Fort Wayne in 2011, Circle Logistics is one of the fastest-growing transportation companies in the country, servicing more than $200 million in freight spend in 2019.
  • Circle Logistics was ranked #43 on Transport Topics list of Top Freight Brokerage Firms in 2020 and was recently named one of 2020s Top 100 Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider s by Inbound Logistics .

Transplace Acquires LeanCor, Its Third Strategic Acquisition in 2020

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Professional services, Trucking, Technology, Logistics, Supply chain management, Transport, Software, Consulting, Articles, Logistics, Systems engineering, Business, Military acquisition, Supply chain management, Systems science, APL Logistics, Draft:Cryoport

Transplace , the premier provider of logistics technology and services, today announced the strategic acquisition of LeanCor , a recognized leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions, training and consulting.

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  • Transplace , the premier provider of logistics technology and services, today announced the strategic acquisition of LeanCor , a recognized leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions, training and consulting.
  • In addition to Lanehub and ScanData, the LeanCor purchase is our third significant acquisition this year.
  • Our goal is to advance the Transplace platform, through both innovation and acquisition, so that we can strengthen logistics performance of all shippers in our community with advanced technology, domain expertise and scale.
  • Transplace is a technology and services company that hosts a proprietary logistics platform and provides engineering and execution services for global shippers.

RateLinx and Agillitics announce strategic partnership to offer “Accelerated Analytics Tower in 30 Days”

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Supply chain management, Business, Articles, Supply chain, Logistics, APL Logistics

MADISON, Wis., Aug. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RateLinx and Agillitics announced today a strategic partnership to deliver enhanced supply chain service offerings to their customers.

Key Points: 
  • MADISON, Wis., Aug. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RateLinx and Agillitics announced today a strategic partnership to deliver enhanced supply chain service offerings to their customers.
  • RateLinx, a logistics data and service provider, and Agillitics, a supply chain consulting firm, will combine their strengths to offer an Accelerated Analytics Tower that enables 30-day supply chain transformation.
  • The partnership will combine Agillitics upstream data capabilities and services with RateLinxs logistics data and services to deliver end-to-end supply chain visibility and improvements.
  • Our partnership with Agillitics allows us to integrate the logistics data with the upstream data to create a foundational dataset for decision making.

Third Party Logistics Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Mode of Transport, Services, and End User ; and Geography

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Business, Articles, Human activities, Supply chain management, Logistics, Systems engineering, Third-party logistics, 3PL, Transport, Marketplace, APL Logistics, Bolloré Logistics

Third party logistics (3PL) is a service provided by an outside company in order to perform the company's product distribution and materials management functions.

Key Points: 
  • Third party logistics (3PL) is a service provided by an outside company in order to perform the company's product distribution and materials management functions.
  • The global market for third party logistics has been segmented on the basis of mode of transport, services, end user, and customer.Based on mode of transport, the market is categorized into roadways, railways, waterways, airways, and others.
  • Based on end user, the global market is segmented into automotive, healthcare, retail, consumer goods, and others.
  • As a result, the closure of national borders and restricted movement of goods have affected the growth of the third party logistics market.

Geek+ and Kuecker Logistics Group Announces Distribution Agreement

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Supply chain management, Business, Logistics, Systems engineering, Articles, Supply chain, Humans, APL Logistics, Third-party logistics

SAN DIEGO, California, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Geek+, a global AMR leader, announced a beginning of a new distribution partnership with Kuecker Logistics Group (KLG), a material handling systems integrator, to provide smart logistics solutions to customers across North America.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, California, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Geek+, a global AMR leader, announced a beginning of a new distribution partnership with Kuecker Logistics Group (KLG), a material handling systems integrator, to provide smart logistics solutions to customers across North America.
  • Since 1980, Kuecker Logistics Group has been an MHE integrator that has grown into an end-to-end provider of Supply Chain Solutions that range from Engineering Services, Systems Integration, to Life Cycle Services.
  • Kuecker Logistics Group was founded with a customer-first focus and although they are growing, their focus remains the same.
  • Kuecker Logistics Group is working with a wide portfolio of companies on their Distribution and Fulfillment Center needs.

Dubai Logistics Market Assessment 2020-2023: Economic & Trade Indicators, Regulatory Environment, Transformational Trends, Disruptive Trends, Growth Opportunities

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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Business, Logistics, Systems engineering, Articles, Systems science, Supply chain management, APL Logistics

This research also identifies the potential disruptive impact of logistics on logistics segments such as transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions in Dubai until 2023.

Key Points: 
  • This research also identifies the potential disruptive impact of logistics on logistics segments such as transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions in Dubai until 2023.
  • In the current economic environment, what opportunities lie ahead of the logistics market?
  • What are some of Dubai's key strategies related to logistics and how does it help Dubai become a global destination?
  • Given that the logistics industry is undergoing a major transformation, what are the disruptive trends impacting logistics in Dubai?

BEST Inc. Further Expands its Express Delivery Services in Southeast Asia

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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Business, Economy, Articles, Supply chain management, Logistics, Systems engineering, Supply-chain management, Pacer International, APL Logistics

HANGZHOU, China, July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --BEST Inc. (NYSE: BEST) ("BEST" or the "Company"), a leading integrated smart supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China, today announced its further expansion into Southeast Asia.

Key Points: 
  • HANGZHOU, China, July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --BEST Inc. (NYSE: BEST) ("BEST" or the "Company"), a leading integrated smart supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China, today announced its further expansion into Southeast Asia.
  • The Company also announced to elevate its international logistics solutions by launching cross-border services between China and the five markets in Southeast Asia this month.
  • BEST 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.

A&R Logistics Expands Leadership Team In Support Of Chemical Industry Supply Chain Services

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Supply chain management, Business, Articles, Economy, Third-party logistics, Logistics, Supply chain, APL Logistics, CaseStack

HOUSTON, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A&R Logistics ("A&R") today announced the expansion of its leadership team in three key strategic businesses In-Plant Services, Global 3PL and East Coast Export Services to further establish the company as the leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions to the chemical industry.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A&R Logistics ("A&R") today announced the expansion of its leadership team in three key strategic businesses In-Plant Services, Global 3PL and East Coast Export Services to further establish the company as the leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions to the chemical industry.
  • Chuck will be responsible for all sales, marketing, contract negotiation, commercial planning and strategy for in-plant services.
  • "We committed to invest in these critical leadership positions to continue to grow our business and build out our leading end-to-end supply chain platform for the chemical industry.
  • A&R Logistics, Inc. is a leading supply chain services company providing dry bulk transportation services, warehousing & packaging, distribution, export and third-party logistics solutions to numerous multinational companies within the chemical industry.

Armstrong & Associates' Report Highlights DIGITIZATION: The Convergence of Modern Freight Brokerage, Digital Freight Matching, and Automation in Domestic Transportation Management

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Monday, June 15, 2020
Greenwich, Connecticut, XPO Logistics, Business, Articles, Companies, Logistics, Supply chain management, Pacer International, APL Logistics

Companies mentioned within the report include:

Key Points: 
  • Companies mentioned within the report include:
    Allen Lund, Amstan Logistics, ArcBest, Armstrong Transport Group, Arrive Logistics, Ascent Global Logistics, ATS Logistics Services, Averitt Express, Axle Logistics, Bay and Bay Transportation, Becker Logistics, Beemac Logistics, Blue Ribbon Transport, BlueGrace Logistics, BNSF Logistics, Buchanan Logistics, Burris Logistics, C.H.
  • Logistics, U.S. Xpress, Uber Freight, Universal Logistics Holdings, Unyson Logistics, USAT Logistics, uShip, Veritiv Logistics Solutions, Visible Supply Chain Management, Watco Supply Chain Services, Werner Logistics, Worldwide Express/Unishippers, XPO Logistics.
  • "DIGITIZATION: The Convergence of Modern Freight Brokerage, Digital Freight Matching, and Automation in Domestic Transportation Management" and other 3PL market research can be purchased at www.3plogistics.com/product-category/guides-market-research-reports/mark... .
  • Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market.

MILSPED GROUP Relies on the Shippeo Platform to Meet the Growing Real-time Transportation Visibility Needs of Its Customers

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Networks, Other Transport, Data management, Technology, Logistics, Supply chain management, Transport, Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, Companies, Supply chain management, APL Logistics, Kintetsu

The large expertise of Shippeo in managing complex LTL operations in Europe has been a key decision criterion for Milped to adopt the visibility platform.

Key Points: 
  • The large expertise of Shippeo in managing complex LTL operations in Europe has been a key decision criterion for Milped to adopt the visibility platform.
  • Milped Group provides numerous integrated services, including customs clearance and brokerage, organization of international and domestic transportation and distribution, as well as warehousing solutions.
  • The Serbian group has a strong presence throughout the Balkans as well as in Germany, Russia, China and the USA.
  • Before Shippeo, we had multiple visibility platforms for different parts of the network, which was harder to coordinate.