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July intermodal freight to log 2nd best mark for the year
A measure of estimated intermodal freight volumes for July would fall slightly from June, but still record the second highest reading of the year, according to a report from The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA).Calverton,…
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Port of Savannah to open four-lane highway for truck freight on July 16
The Port of Savannah will open a high-volume freight corridor on July 16, saying it will give truck drivers faster access to the Port of Savannah and a more streamlined route to inland markets.Specifically, it will streamline the flow…
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Teletrac Navman to operate as standalone telematics firm after private equity acquisition
The telematics and fleet management tech firm Teletrac Navman on Monday began to operate as a standalone private company, after being acquired by a private equity firm.Miami-based investment firm Respida Capital on July 6 completed its…
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RMH leans on private equity backing for 2nd systems integration acquisition
RMH Systems (RMH), a private equity-backed provider of automation, material handling, packaging, and industrial scale solutions, has acquired Top Shelf Integrated Solutions, a material handling integrator based in Columbus, OH.Terms of…
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Report: Sustainability goals are changing packaging automation equipment
A report on the packaging sector finds that sustainability is no longer a future consideration — it is actively influencing equipment design, material selection, operational requirements, and supplier expectations throughout the…
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Descartes acquires South American last-mile routing firm for $30 million
Supply chain software vendor Descartes Systems Group today said it has paid $30 million to acquire Drivin, a provider of last-mile delivery management solutions across Latin America, in a deal that marks Ontario-based Descartes' 33rd…
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Peak season arrives early in 2026, challenging global shippers
Ocean freight capacity is already tightening in 2026 as shippers face an early, uneven peak season, according to analysis from freight broker C.H. Robinson.However, planning for that scenario is difficult because July ocean freight is…
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AI takes center stage at trucking industry conference
AI was front and center at this week’s SMC3 Connections event in Palm Beach, Fla., a less-than-truckload (LTL) industry conference that brought together transportation carriers, logistics service providers, technology companies, and…
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The Mothership of invention: an interview with Jo Marini
Running a successful manufacturing company basically comes down to the ability to obtain raw materials at a reasonable cost, produce a quality product that customers want, and then sell that product at a decent profit.Yet considering…
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Symbotic acquires British vendor of warehouse orchestration software
Warehouse robotics vendor Symbotic has acquired ARMS Innovations Ltd., a UK-based software company specializing in real-time operational intelligence solutions for complex automated warehouse environments.Terms of the deal were not…
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