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CH Robinson | July 31, 2020

Airfreight volume fell nearly 18% year over year (YoY) in June, according to the latest numbers from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Freight capacity fell 34% YoY in June."Cargo is, by far, healthier than the passenger markets but doing business remains exceptionally challenging," IATA CEO Alexandre de Juniac said in a statement. "While economic activity is re-starting after major lockdown disruptions there has not been a major boost in demand." ...

Walmart | February 03, 2020

Walmart Canada, in partnership with DLT Labs, launched a blockchain-based freight and payment network in late 2019. The companies claim this to be the world’s largest full production blockchain solution for any industrial application. The system uses distributed ledger technology (DLT) for tracking deliveries, verifying transactions, and automating payments and reconciliation among Walmart Canada and its carriers. According to a press release, Walmart Canada moves more than 853 million cas...

Supply Chain Dive | January 28, 2020

The World Economic Forum (WEF) launched a self-service, public blockchain traceability platform available for businesses to start mapping and tracking their supply chains with help from Everledger, the International Trade Centre (ITC) and Lenzing Group Thursday. The platform allows users to create maps of their materials and product flow. ITC's other databases will soon be included in the maps — adding "key environmental and social indicators and certifications of supply chain par...

Software and Technology

Moov | May 11, 2022

Moov, a data-fueled marketplace for used semiconductor manufacturing equipment, announced its marketplace now serves as a one-stop shop for the second-hand buying experience, offering customers an ecosystem of aftermarket services including logistics and tracking, digital inspections, refurbishing and insurance all within one customer portal.Moov customers now may opt in or out of services including real-time logistics tracking, insurance, the company’s purchase guarantee, refurbishm...