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This Week in Logistics News (July 28 – August 1, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Amazon to open five new warehouses in India (Reuters). XPO Logistics continues its roll-up strategy with its announced acquisition of New Breed Logistics this week for $615 million. XPO makes reference to its IT capabilities in the press release: Both XPO and New Breed have an intense commitment to cutting edge technology.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

Bank of America sounding the alarm on collapsing freight demand. It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. California readies regulations for zero-emission truck fleets. Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95

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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Manhattan Associates Empowers Warehouse Managers With New E-Commerce Capabilities. McLeod Software Unveils New Business Process Automation Solutions for Logistics Companies. Swisslog acquires Power Automation Systems (PAS).

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This Week in Logistics News (June 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

The most important factors influencing Father’s Day purchases are “finding a gift that is unique or different” (44 percent) and “finding a gift that creates a special memory” (37 percent). UPS said a trial run is focused on New York City and in several cities in Europe.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. E2open to acquire BluJay Solutions. Gorillas plans to make its US grocery delivery debut in New York City. Kroger kicks off Florida delivery solution at Pride. I wonder if Jeff Bezos will replace the MGM lion with himself and roar to open movies from now on.