Trucking

Former WABCO Senior Executive Jon Morrison Joins the Plus Advisory Board to Help Scale Global Commercial Deployment of Autonomous Trucks

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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Plus ( www.plus.ai ), a global provider of self-driving truck technology, announced today the addition of Jon Morrison to its Advisory Board.

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  • Plus ( www.plus.ai ), a global provider of self-driving truck technology, announced today the addition of Jon Morrison to its Advisory Board.
  • Morrison brings deep expertise in developing, commercializing, and scaling innovative safety and efficiency technologies for commercial vehicles.
  • Plus will draw on his global leadership experience to support the companys global commercial deployment of its driver-in solution, PlusDrive, and the companys continued development of autonomous trucking technology.
  • Jon Morrison said, Plus has achieved remarkable success as the first autonomous trucking developer to launch a commercial autonomous driving product, already serving marquee fleets and OEMs today.

C.H. Robinson Advances Ongoing Refresh of Its Board of Directors Through the Appointments of Jay Winship and Henry Maier

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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Robinson and the Company) today announced that it has advanced the ongoing refresh of its Board of Directors (the Board) through the appointments of Jay Winship and Henry Maier as independent directors.

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  • Robinson and the Company) today announced that it has advanced the ongoing refresh of its Board of Directors (the Board) through the appointments of Jay Winship and Henry Maier as independent directors.
  • Robinson Board is committed to ongoing refreshment and ensuring that its directors have the qualifications and experience to help the Companys continued growth and strategic execution.
  • Jay and Henry will bring valuable capital markets, corporate governance and logistics expertise to the Board, and we are confident that C.H.
  • Robinson, added: Jay and Henry bring proven records of helping to grow businesses, as well as relevant experience in areas that are of strategic importance to C.H.

Trane Technologies Joins U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge to Reduce Operational Emissions by 50% Within 10 Years

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, today announced it has joined the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) Better Climate Challenge, a national initiative aimed at mitigating climate change impacts while bolstering the clean energy economy.

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  • Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, today announced it has joined the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) Better Climate Challenge, a national initiative aimed at mitigating climate change impacts while bolstering the clean energy economy.
  • Better Climate Challenge partners like Trane Technologies are committing to decarbonize their portfolio of buildings, plants, and fleets and share effective strategies to transition our economy to clean energy, said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm.
  • Managing and reducing energy use for positive environmental impacts has been a long-standing priority for Trane Technologies.
  • Throughout many years of collaboration with Trane Technologies, including the Better Plants Challenge, the DOE has supported our sustainability leadership.

FourKites Releases Powerful New Capabilities to Manage Runaway Demurrage and Detention Fees

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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FourKites introduces several powerful capabilities to help international shippers identify and mitigate the risks and costs associated with runaway demurrage and detention (D&D) fees more quickly and proactively.

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  • FourKites introduces several powerful capabilities to help international shippers identify and mitigate the risks and costs associated with runaway demurrage and detention (D&D) fees more quickly and proactively.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220228005669/en/
    FourKites Releases powerful new capabilities to manage runaway demurrage and detention fees (Photo: Business Wire)
    Port congestion, vessel delays, and incorrect or incomplete documentation are common challenges for ocean shippers.
  • D&D fees have reached thousands of dollars per container per day and millions of dollars in annual transportation costs for many shippers.
  • Ability to monetise the potential (and actual) financial impacts of demurrage and detention fees on your transportation costs, enabling you to prioritise the most costly cargo.

Hyliion Hypertruck Innovation Council Member GreenPath Logistics Orders 50 Hypertruck ERX™ Units

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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(NYSE: HYLN) (Hyliion), a leader in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, today announced that GreenPath Logistics has ordered 50 units backed by deposits to secure Hypertruck ERX production slots.

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  • (NYSE: HYLN) (Hyliion), a leader in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, today announced that GreenPath Logistics has ordered 50 units backed by deposits to secure Hypertruck ERX production slots.
  • After their Ride and Drive experience at Hyliions headquarters, the Dallas-based, full-service private fleetwhich uses only vehicles powered by alternative fuelsis the first member of the Hypertruck Innovation Council to place an order of Hypertruck ERX units.
  • With the addition of the GreenPath Logistics order, Hyliion now has 150 Hypertruck ERX production slots confirmed, with reservations for nearly 2,000 additional units.
  • GreenPath Logistics resolute commitment to sustainability and alternative fuels make them an incredibly valuable Hypertruck Innovation Council member, and Im thrilled that their experience with our powertrain solutions has led to further collaboration and the integration of Hypertruck ERX units in their fleet, said Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO of Hyliion.

Becker Logistics Names Former Morton Salt Executive as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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Becker Logistics, a third party logistics company, announces that Tim McKean accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective October 18, 2021.

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  • Becker Logistics, a third party logistics company, announces that Tim McKean accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective October 18, 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220228005178/en/
    CEO Jim Becker with Becker Logistics Lead Board Director, Board Advisors and Executive Management Team.
  • He is an excellent match for this position and a strong asset to the Becker Logistics executive team.
  • This level of growth is not uncommon for Becker Logistics over the last ten years according to Jim Becker.

Don’t mess with Texas® Launches Reusable Bag Art Contest for K-12 Students

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Friday, February 25, 2022
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Young Texans will get a chance to create the latest design for the official reusable bag for the iconic Dont mess with Texas campaign.

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  • Young Texans will get a chance to create the latest design for the official reusable bag for the iconic Dont mess with Texas campaign.
  • New in 2022, the Dont mess with Texas Reusable Bag Art Contest is aimed at inspiring younger generations of Texans to keep their home state litter-free.
  • Texas students, grades K-12, are invited to create original artwork that embodies and promotes the Dont mess with Texas anti-litter message.
  • One grand prize winner and three runners-up will see their artwork featured on Dont mess with Texas reusable bags.

Worldwide Courier, Express and Parcel Industry to 2027 - Featuring Aramex PJSC, Deutsche Post and Fedex Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, February 25, 2022
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Courier, express and parcel (CEP) refer to a collection of services that involves the delivery of various goods and products through land, air or waterways across locations.

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  • Courier, express and parcel (CEP) refer to a collection of services that involves the delivery of various goods and products through land, air or waterways across locations.
  • The growing e-commerce sector, along with the growing cross-border trade, is one of the key factors driving the growth of the market.
  • What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global courier, express and parcel market?
  • What is the structure of the global courier, express and parcel market and who are the key players?