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IntelliTrans Placed in 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms

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Monday, April 1, 2024

ATLANTA, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IntelliTrans, a leader in global multimodal solutions for optimizing transportation management for bulk and break-bulk industries, announces that IntelliTrans has been positioned by Gartner® as a Niche Player in the March 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms (RTTVP) for its offering, the IntelliTrans Transportation Management System.1

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  • ATLANTA, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IntelliTrans, a leader in global multimodal solutions for optimizing transportation management for bulk and break-bulk industries, announces that IntelliTrans has been positioned by Gartner® as a Niche Player in the March 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms (RTTVP) for its offering, the IntelliTrans Transportation Management System.1
    “The IntelliTrans Transportation Management System (TMS) seamlessly integrates and unifies data from suppliers, carriers, and logistics partners, enabling organizations to analyze and assess different transportation modes comprehensively with a single pane of glass,” says Brian Cupp, Director of Operations, IntelliTrans.
  • The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall completeness of vision and ability to execute.
  • Gartner Magic Quadrants provide a wide-angle view of the relative positions of providers in markets where growth is high, and provider differentiation is distinct.
  • 1 Source: Gartner, “Magic Quadrant for Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms],” Carly West, Oscar Sanchez, Nathan Lease, 26thth March 2024.

Reveel CEO Josh Dunham and VP of Client Success Michael Falls Named 2024 "Pros to Know" by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

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Monday, March 11, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Reveel, whose Shipping Intelligence™ Platform enables companies to level the playing field with carriers, today announced that Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, named CEO and co-founder Josh Dunham and Vice President of Client Success Michael Falls as 2024 "Pros to Know."

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  • IRVINE, Calif., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Reveel , whose Shipping Intelligence™ Platform enables companies to level the playing field with carriers, today announced that Supply & Demand Chain Executive , the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, named CEO and co-founder Josh Dunham and Vice President of Client Success Michael Falls as 2024 " Pros to Know ."
  • Josh was named in the "Top Shippers" category, while Michael was named in the "Rising Stars" category.
  • They've spent the last year (and more) creating safer, more efficient supply chains," says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
  • Go to https://sdce.me/9nuat3bs to view the full list of winners, and visit www.SDCExec.com/awards to learn more about other Supply & Demand Chain Executive awards.

Redwood Logistics’ Eric Rempel a Panelist in Session Regarding System Integrations at TPMTech

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Redwood's Chief Innovation Officer, Eric Rempel will take the stage at TPMTech on Monday, March 4, from 2:15pm to 3:00pm PST, for a keynote session titled, "What Integrations Really Matter to Shippers."

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  • Redwood's Chief Innovation Officer, Eric Rempel will take the stage at TPMTech on Monday, March 4, from 2:15pm to 3:00pm PST, for a keynote session titled, "What Integrations Really Matter to Shippers."
  • The panel will revolve around identifying strategic system integrations that significantly influence shippers and logisticians, advancing technology adoption and supply chain transformation.
  • "Integrations are no longer just operational necessities—they are strategic imperatives," said Eric Rempel, CIO of Redwood Logistics.
  • The TPMTech keynote aims to educate and evangelize participants on how Redwood offers a game-changing solution for all industries.

Kenco Acquires The Shippers Group

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Kenco, a leading North American third-party logistics company, proudly announces the acquisition of The Shippers Group, a Dallas-based third-party warehousing company.

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  • Kenco, a leading North American third-party logistics company, proudly announces the acquisition of The Shippers Group, a Dallas-based third-party warehousing company.
  • “Kenco and The Shippers Group have highly complementary capabilities and share a culture of excellence,” said Denis Reilly, CEO of Kenco.
  • “Today marks a pivotal moment in The Shippers Group’s journey to optimize supply chains for the benefit of our customers,” said Rob Doyle, President at The Shippers Group.
  • This strategic partnership signifies a milestone for Kenco and The Shippers Group, combining our strengths to deliver even greater value to our customers and further excel in the dynamic logistics landscape.”
    To learn more about Kenco, visit https://www.kencogroup.com/ .

13th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference opens

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Industry players, supply chain management service providers and shippers from all over the world once again gather in Hong Kong for this annual event, underlining the city's status as a key logistics, maritime and aviation hub.

Key Points: 
  • Industry players, supply chain management service providers and shippers from all over the world once again gather in Hong Kong for this annual event, underlining the city's status as a key logistics, maritime and aviation hub.
  • In other words, the demand for logistics, maritime and aviation services with and within this region will rise rapidly.
  • And Hong Kong will remain committed to our super-connector role and be a platform providing high value-added logistics, maritime, aviation, financial and risk management services.
  • The exhibition segment is also a conference highlight as nearly 100 exhibitors showcase cutting-edge logistics and supply chain solutions from around the world.

DAT Truckload Volume Index: Freight volumes closed strong in November

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

A post-Thanksgiving surge in truckload freight volumes made for a solid November overall compared to previous years, reported DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One online freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

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  • A post-Thanksgiving surge in truckload freight volumes made for a solid November overall compared to previous years, reported DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One online freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231214133463/en/
    Freight volumes closed strong in November (Photo: DAT Freight & Analytics)
    The DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI), an indicator of loads moved in a month, fell for all three equipment types:
    “Thanksgiving and Black Friday were early in the month, which meant there was almost a full week of shipment activity after the holiday,” said Ken Adamo, DAT chief of analytics.
  • “For every 10 carriers that left the market in November, eight new ones came in,” Adamo said.
  • Rates for contracted van and reefer freight declined for the third straight month as pricing power continued to swing toward shippers.

Innovative Guide by Jarrett Logistics Helps Shippers Navigate Market Uncertainty

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

ORRVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jarrett Logistics, a leading 3PL solutions provider, announces a new industry resource for shippers to evaluate logistics partners in the ever-evolving freight market and risk landscape for global supply chains.

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  • ORRVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jarrett Logistics, a leading 3PL solutions provider, announces a new industry resource for shippers to evaluate logistics partners in the ever-evolving freight market and risk landscape for global supply chains.
  • Download the Shipper's Guide for choosing the right logistics partner.
  • "Our new guide offers shippers valuable knowledge and practical insights for making informed decisions to select logistics partners who can make their supply chains more resilient, responsive, and efficient to weather any storm ahead," said Michael Jarrett, CEO of Jarrett Logistics.
  • To download a free copy of the new guide and explore the comprehensive solutions offered by Jarrett Logistics, go to https://www.gojarrett.com/resources/guides

project44 Releases Multiple AI-Powered Enhancements To Simplify Supply Chain Visibility

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- project44, the leading supply chain visibility platform, today announced significant enhancements to its platform, Movement, that simplify multimodal visibility and help customers maximize carrier data quality. project44 now delivers greater business value by streamlining some of the most complex scenarios facing shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) today.

Key Points: 
  • Expanded capabilities include extended door-to-door visibility and machine learning-powered innovations that automate key processes, leading to cost savings and efficiency gains
    CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- project44 , the leading supply chain visibility platform, today announced significant enhancements to its platform, Movement, that simplify multimodal visibility and help customers maximize carrier data quality.
  • Poor data quality from carriers only exacerbates the issue, resulting in hundreds of billions of dollars in avoidable supply chain costs," said Jett McCandless, Founder and CEO of project44.
  • "project44's cutting-edge, machine learning-powered solutions provide the sophisticated insights organizations need to transform their supply chain from a cost center into a competitive advantage."
  • "Extended Air Visibility from project44 gives us the real-time tracking capabilities we need to provide a great customer experience every time."

project44 Releases Multiple AI-Powered Enhancements To Simplify Supply Chain Visibility

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 3, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- project44, the leading supply chain visibility platform, today announced significant enhancements to its platform, Movement, that simplify multimodal visibility and help customers maximize carrier data quality. project44 now delivers greater business value by streamlining some of the most complex scenarios facing shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) today.

Key Points: 
  • Expanded capabilities include extended door-to-door visibility and machine learning-powered innovations that automate key processes, leading to cost savings and efficiency gains
    CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- project44 , the leading supply chain visibility platform, today announced significant enhancements to its platform, Movement, that simplify multimodal visibility and help customers maximize carrier data quality.
  • Poor data quality from carriers only exacerbates the issue, resulting in hundreds of billions of dollars in avoidable supply chain costs," said Jett McCandless, Founder and CEO of project44.
  • "project44's cutting-edge, machine learning-powered solutions provide the sophisticated insights organizations need to transform their supply chain from a cost center into a competitive advantage."
  • "Extended Air Visibility from project44 gives us the real-time tracking capabilities we need to provide a great customer experience every time."

Supply Chains Turn to Technology to Navigate Economic Volatility and Battle for Talent

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Monday, October 2, 2023

READING, Pa., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 28th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study, created by supply chain professor and researcher Dr. C. John Langley of Penn State University, along with NTT DATA and Penske Logistics, examined how supply chains are navigating today's challenges through the adoption of data-driven approaches and emerging technologies. The 2024 publication was presented at this year's Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE conference in Kissimmee, Florida. 

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  • The 2024 publication was presented at this year's Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE conference in Kissimmee, Florida.
  • Battle for Talent is Increasing: 78% of shippers and 40% of 3PLs said labor challenges have impacted their service level agreements.
  • Emerging Technology is Vital to Future Growth: It is agreed that emerging technology adoption is vital to the future growth of supply chains (87% of shippers and 94% of 3PLs).
  • "3PLs and their customers are leveraging their relationships along with technology, data, analytics and supply chain talent to increase agility and enhance success."