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This Week in Logistics News (August 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now for this week’s logistics news. The Alphabet-owned drone firm says the two offerings will cover a combined 60,000 homes in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The post This Week in Logistics News (August 19 – 25) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. More than 70 jobs will be created at the site.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. McCormick & Company , an American food company that manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavoring products to retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses is no exception. The Czinger 21C costs $1.7

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Texas: It Ain’t Bragging, If It’s True with Jason Giulietti

The Logistics of Logistics

Texas is booming and in this podcast, Jason Giulietti explains why so many supply chain, logistics, and freight tech companies are expanding in the Lone Star State. The Texas Triangle , which is the area between Dallas / Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio already has more people that 46 states and it is growing fast.

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Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?

Talking Logistics

With Black Friday on the horizon, consumer goods of all kinds are making their way from manufacturers to distribution centers and retail locations across the country. Be especially mindful in traditionally active cargo theft areas like Southern California, the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Miami, and Atlanta.

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Ryder Acquires Whiplash, Expands Network

Multichannel Merchant

This follows Ryder’s October acquisition of Midwest Warehouse & Distribution Systems, which has 17 warehouses and a strong presence in the greater Chicago area. In October, Ryder announced an investment in Gatik , whose technology will power autonomous middle mile deliveries for retail and ecommerce clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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Walmart First to Deliver Driverless Middle Mile

Multichannel Merchant

The move is part of Walmart’s multi-billion investment in a hub-and-spoke model of local distribution combining dark stores, automation and last mile solutions to handle local order fulfillment as close as possible to demand. We’re thrilled to enable Walmart’s customers to reap the benefits.”.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. XPO Logistics to spin off freight brokerage. CEVA Logistics using self-driving trucks to move freight. The company already spun off its contract logistics business last year. Kodiak Robotics has been delivering freight between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston since mid-2019.