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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GroundCloud, the creator of a cloud-hosted final-mile automation platform, for $138 million. The enterprises were added to a lengthy register of companies the U.S.

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For Many, the Annual Freight Bid Season is Not “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

Logistics Viewpoints

The original intent may have been for shippers to secure capacity at agreed-upon rates and for carriers to ensure they have enough volumes to keep their trucks loaded and moving. This labor-intensive process placed even greater strains on small logistics teams.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Logistics Start-Up Loop Announces $35 Million Series B Funding Logistics industry audit and payment services platform provider Loop has announced that the start-up has raised $35 million in a Series B investment round co-led by J.P. The technology start-up secured $30 million in Series A funding in 2022.

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Cargo and Container Shipping Basics

The Logistics of Logistics

For instance, for those looking to find a vessel chartering service that ships to the Caribbean, should look at shipping companies based in the Jacksonville, FL area. These units have barriers (back and front) that are fitted with corner posts, or which fold down to secure the cargo. Logistics Explained' General Cargo Shipping.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech November 6 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Jacksonville Florida based ProcureAbility was founded in 1996, and is a provider of procurement services and staff augmentation spanning end-to-end procurement, category management, sourcing execution, contracts administration and supplier relationship management needs. No financial terms were disclosed regarding this acquisition.