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For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
 

Business, Technology, Logistics

EBE Launches InfoStream to Provide Regulatory Compliance Services

AUSTIN, Texas — EBE Technologies has established a new company, InfoStream, to provide management services that complement its core transportation software business.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 30, 2018

Infographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage

Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that technology alone isn’t enough.

Business, Logistics, TCA

Port of Corpus Christi, Carlyle Group to Partner on Texas Terminal

The Port of Corpus Christi and investment firm The Carlyle Group will team to develop an inland crude oil export terminal for some of the world’s largest oil tankers.

Rye Druzin | San Antonio (Texas) Express-News
October 29, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

Ebix Acquires Stake in India-Based B2B Marketplace

EbixCash, a software and e-commerce service provider, has acquired a 67% stake in Routier, an India-based business-to-business marketplace for trucking logistics. The investment indicates an effort to capitalize on India’s rapidly growing logistics market.

October 29, 2018
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

UPS, Walmart Find Electric Vehicles Offer Benefits, Opportunities

OAKLAND, Calif. — Representatives from UPS Inc. and Walmart Inc., two of the country’s largest fleets, said electric vehicles can provide environmental, economic and community benefits, which make efforts to work through challenges surrounding duty cycle, charging infrastructure and cost worthwhile.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
October 29, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

Indonesian Logistics Startup Waresix Lands $1.6 Million Funding

Waresix, an Indonesian warehouse startup, is tapping into its country’s fast-growing logistics market. The company announced in October that it had obtained $1.6 million in pre-Series A funding, led by East Ventures and Monk’s Hill Ventures.

October 29, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

Haven Launches Platform to Aid Carriers, Shippers With Bookings

Software company Haven announced the launch of Origin, a carrier-neutral product that offers a streamlined booking process for carriers and forwarders.

October 29, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

BlueGrace to Bolster Presence in Chicago

BlueGrace Logistics has announced that it will add jobs and approximately double its footprint in the Chicago Board of Trade.

October 26, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 50

African Logistics Company Lori Announces Expansion

Lori Systems, a logistics startup based in Kenya, Africa, recently announced expansion into Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan.

October 26, 2018
Business, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100

Universal Logistics Reports Best-Ever 3Q Results

Universal Logistics Holdings reported its best third quarter ever, following a trend of record-setting financial reports by freight carriers this year.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Business, Logistics, Top 100

USA Truck Continues Turnaround With Improved Results in 3Q

USA Truck reported higher revenues and profits in the third quarter of 2018, continuing a financial turnaround started in 2017.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
October 25, 2018