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Logistics

GEODIS | August 23, 2022

GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the American company, Need It Now Delivers. The acquisition will enable GEODIS to significantly increase its presence in the United States in the areas of contract logistics and last-mile delivery. The acquisition will also consolidate GEODIS's position as one of the world's ten leading logistics providers. "The acquisition of Need It Now Delivers is a...

Freight

Uber Freight | December 05, 2022

Uber Freight, a leading logistics platform and partner for shippers and carriers, and Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ: AUR), a leading autonomous vehicle company, have announced the expansion of their autonomous pilot with a new commercial lane between Fort Worth and El Paso. The 600-mile lane across Texas launched in October and is supporting Uber Freight customers as they prepare for the 2022 holiday season. As online shopping increasingly becomes the status quo around the holidays, s...

Logistics

Huron Capital | February 23, 2022

Leading lower-middle-market private equity firm Huron Capital Partners ("Huron Capital") announced today that its third-party transportation and logistics services platform, Direct Connect Logistix ("DCL"), has acquired Performance Logistics, LLC ("Performance Logistics"). The combination of Performance Logistics' refrigerated and frozen food transportation services and large customers in the Mountain West strengthens DCL's capabilities, customer base and ge...

Supply Chain

Imperial Dade | November 06, 2023

Imperial Dade acquires Advance Shipping Supplies, Inc. as its 75th acquisition. Imperial Dade maintains its 15-year growth strategy, combining organic initiatives and acquisitions. Dave Waite, President of Advance Shipping Supplies, emphasizes the company's legacy and commitment to customer service as it joins Imperial Dade. Imperial Dad...