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Ryder Acquires Whiplash, Expands Network

Multichannel Merchant

has significantly expanded its fulfillment network and added automation capabilities through the acquisition of 3PL Whiplash for $480 million, giving it warehouse assets in key markets and ports including Long Beach, CA, Seattle/Tacoma, New York/New Jersey and Savannah, GA. Ryder System Inc.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

In 2015, Hollar established its headquarters outside of Los Angeles, California, choosing a strategic location for its first warehouse — in close proximity to the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach.

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A Complete Guide to Zone Skipping Logistics Strategy

ShipBob

The shipment is transported directly to the target region without going through a sortation process at multiple zones. Since zone skipping involves directly transporting shipments to the destination region without making multiple stops in between, it can also reduce delivery times. Why is zone skipping important in ecommerce?