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C.H. Robinson to invest $1B in technology over next 5 years

The investment will go toward Big Data and digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning and predictive analytics.

September 18, 2019

C.H. Robinson, Eden Prairie, Minn., announced plans to invest $1 billion in technology over the next five years.

SeaFreight Labs, InnoCentive announce strategic partnership

The new service combines the deep domain expertise of SeaFreight Labs with InnoCentive's ability to deliver diverse solutions from thousands of different individuals.

September 5, 2019

SeaFreight Labs and InnoCentive announced a strategic partnership to deliver advanced crowd-solving services to the sea freight industry.

Loadsmart, Starsky Robotics dispatch autonomous truck to haul freight

The integration of Loadsmart’s AI-powered pricing and load matching technology with Starsky’s API meant no human intervention was required.

September 4, 2019

Loadsmart, New York, and Starsky Robotics, San Francisco, automatically dispatched an autonomous truck to haul freight.

RLS Logistics freight brokerage operations in Mount Laurel

RLS Logistics expands freight brokerage operations in Mount Laurel, NJ

This expansion will double the company's current space and office staff.

August 30, 2019

RLS Logistics, Newfield, N.J., is relocating its Mount Laurel, N.J., freight brokerage office, doubling its current space and office staff.

Greenbrier releases environmental, social, governance report

In recent years, Greenbrier has introduced sustainable designs, including the reduction of tare weight and implementing articulation in more of its product offerings.

August 20, 2019

The Greenbrier Cos., Inc., Lake Oswego, Ore., released its inaugural environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, which highlights its corporate social responsibility accomplishments.

Pilot Freight Services opens new global HQs

The new 45,000-square-foot space consolidates three separate divisions previously compartmentalized across three buildings.

August 14, 2019

Pilot Freight Services opened a new global headquarters located in a Class A property in Glen Mills, Pa.

GSC Logistics to test more electric big rigs at Port of Oakland

The rigs would both have twin 241-horse power battery-driven motors.

July 19, 2019

GSC Logistics, Oakland, Calif., announced plans to acquire two more electric big rigs to discover if zero-emission tractors can haul cargo containers over highways.

Dachser Air & Sea Logistics launches operations in Sweden

The office comprises all global air, sea and rail services as well as customs clearance and warehousing.

June 3, 2019

Dachser Air & Sea Logistics, Plantation, Fla., launched an office for air and sea freight in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Carrier-facing web portal

May 9, 2019

Echo Global Logistics, Inc., Chicago, launched EchoDrive, a carrier-facing web portal and mobile app that displays Echo's available loads for the company's carrier network to bid on.

Survey reveals pain points for logistics managers

45% of respondents would rather have their in-laws move in than have to worry about international trade barriers/regulations for their business.

April 29, 2019

A study conducted by DHL Express, Plantation, Fla., captures the perspectives of small and medium-sized businesses on current international trade trends.