OceanTransport

Government Technology | March 10, 2020

The New York state Capital Region needs to prepare for revolutionary changes in transportation technology while also concentrating on the costly business of rehabilitating or replacing aging highways and other infrastructure, according to a newly drafted 30-year regional transportation spending plan. The technological changes in coming years will include more widespread adoption of electric and self-driving vehicles and more use of shared cars, bicycles and e-scooters -- and planners need to con...

Logistics

Globenewswire | July 10, 2023

Delmar International Inc., a Canadian-based industry leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has announced the acquisition of Italian freight forwarder Alisped. Established in 1968 and headquartered in Prato, Italy, Alisped is a well-established supplier of comprehensive logistics services throughout Italy. The company’s strong presence across Italy includes offices and warehouse and distribution facilities in Milan, Bologna, Civitanova Marche, Modena, Turin, Vicen...

Software and Technology, Supply Chain

Relay Payments | January 19, 2023

Fintech firm, Relay Payments, primarily providing payment solutions to the supply chain, logistics and trucking sectors, recently announced the testing of its lumper payment solution by Schneider. The pilot testing program undertaken by Schneider, a multimodal transportation, intermodal and logistics provider, earlier this year resulted in immediate advantages including billing accuracy, fraud detection and driver benefits. As a result, Schneider will now implement Relay’s payment so...

Americold | May 19, 2020

Ahold Delhaize will partner with cold storage provider Americold to build two fully-automated frozen warehouses, according to a press release. The facilities will expand the grocer's cold storage space by 500,000 square feet and are part of the retailer’s previously announced supply chain transformation plan to grow Ahold Delhaize's distribution center network from 16 facilities to 23 by 2023. Automation features in the warehouses will include integrated transportation management s...