In its first foray into logistics, Chicago-based Pritzker Private Capital will acquire a majority stake in family-owned third-party logistics provider Kenco Logistics, Chattanooga, Tenn. According
Toronto-based Gatik, a leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, launched a fully driverless commercial operation with Loblaw Companies last month. Since January 2020, the two have
Walmart has agreed to acquire Andover, Mass.-based Alert Innovation, a market leader in e-grocery fulfillment automation that’s been working with the retailer to customize technology
Jacksonville, Fla.-based FlexCold opened its first facility last month three miles from the Port of Jacksonville and one day’s drive from 98 million consumers. The
In support of its commitment to deliver all-electric, zero-emissions solutions for every segment of the end-to-end cold chain, Ireland-based Thermo King, a Trane Technologies brand,
Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega, the 24th richest person in the world, revealed last month that his family’s investment company Pontegadea had purchased five warehouses in
After doubling the size of its fulfillment network in 24 months, Amazon.com is reportedly putting the brakes on future warehouse expansion efforts. As of the
Chicago-based Varcode has entered a strategic partnership with corrugated packaging products manufacturer National Packaging Group (NPG) to develop, manufacture, market and distribute technologically advanced smart
Each year, a whopping 931 million tons of food is lost or wasted. The bulk of that waste comes from households (61%) and foodservice (26%).
Vertical Cold Storage, North South City, S.D., named industry veteran West Hutchison its new president and CEO. He brings more than 25 years of experience
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) announced that expenses for refrigerated warehouses jumped 11.38% during the second quarter of 2022 versus the same period a
Released at last month’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE conference in Nashville, Tenn., the 27th annual Third-Party Logistics Study highlights challenges and
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