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J.B. Hunt to Acquire Zenith Freight Lines

The acquisition will expand J.B. Hunt’s Final Mile Services segment, which with 116 locations and over 3.5 million square feet of warehouse and facilities space, has the ability to serve 100% of the contiguous United States.

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Manifest: The Future of Logistics is Now

What does Ludacris and logistics have in common? Manifest 2022 brought together close to 1,400 in-person attendees, 100-plus exhibitors and over 200 thought leaders to talk the future of logistics, capped off with a performance of songs from the past.

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Expanded Partnership Aims to Eliminate Delivery Trucks in Downtown LA

Jitsu (formerly known as AxleHire)

AxleHire and URB-E expand their zero-emission partnership to downtown Los Angeles. The last-mile delivery venture hopes to drive zero emissions in delivery.

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Ascend Acquires DTS

Another major acquisition takes place in the transportation supply chain sector with Ascend's purchase of Dedicated Transportation Solutions.

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Let’s Connect at Manifest in Las Vegas

Manifest 2022 kicks off this week, Jan. 25-27 in Las Vegas, and yours truly will be walking the halls, looking to meet, greet, network, learn and more. Just look for our Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive masks!

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Shippers, Carriers Break the Mold to Overcome Supply Chain Challenges

Carriers and logistics companies look for alternative methods of shipping during the supply chain crisis. Are they just band aids or a path to a new, sustainable future?

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Inventory, Risk Management Most Important Factors for 3PL

Extensiv (formerly known as 3PL Central)

A new report from 3PL Central emphasizes the importance of inventory and risk management for greater demand planning throughout 2022.

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How Advanced Automation Alleviates Supply Chain Pressures Without Breaking Budgets

Innovations in warehousing, transport and manufacturing are paving the way for companies to manage challenging circumstances.

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Global Supply Chain Crisis Forces Customers to Buy Local

Consumers are feeling the effects of supply chain issues firsthand, with over half (57%) of global consumers saying they have recently experienced one or more items not being available and more.

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99% of Retailers to Offer Same-Day Delivery by 2025

While 99% of respondents say they will be doing same-day delivery within the next three years, 36% say they don’t have the technology, citing real-time order visibility as the main problem.

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Data Monitoring Tapped for Insurance Capabilities

The rising costs of insurance for carriers prompts tech companies like Overhaul to partner with insurance companies to use data to lower premium costs.

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New Partnership Aims to Predict Sales, Revenue Based on Weather

Weather is a significant impact in the supply chain, influencing sales and revenue in many ways the industry does not factor in. But a new Logility and Planalytics partnership uses weather data to drive sales.

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