Carrier Transicold, Atlanta, developed the next-generation EverFRESH system, which uses active controlled-atmosphere technology to optimize the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide within a refrigerated container.
With this new partnership, Seaboard Marine becomes what is said to be the world's first container ocean line to implement a truly portable, fully 24/7-monitored, 4G LTE-based private cellular and integrated satellite communication network for containers on vessels.
November 5, 2019
Wireless Maritime Services (WMS), Miramar, Fla., partnered with Globe Tracker, Denmark, to bring real-time reefer monitoring to Seaboard Marine, a Miami, Fla.-based subsidiary of Seaboard Corp.
The new Vector 1550 domestic intermodal refrigeration system from Carrier Transicold, Athens, Ga., features a thin profile, enabling greater capacity utilization within a standard 53-foot North American intermodal container.
For the third year in a row, driver shortage is the top-ranked issue for trucking fleets.
October 7, 2019
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Marietta, Ga., unveiled its annual Top Industry Issues report, which includes the list of the Top 10 critical issues facing the North American trucking industry.
There is no “silver bullet” to solve the issue of harmful transportation emissions. The reality is that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are still under development for the commercial truck segment due to the complexity of truck configurations coupled with range and payload requirements.
The survey findings indicate that regardless of AI maturity, container terminals are increasingly aware of the possibilities of automated decision-making.
October 1, 2019
Navis, a part of Cargotec Corp., Oakland, Calif., unveiled the results of its TechValidate customer survey on the state of artificial intelligence (AI) as it relates to automated decision making.
Thermo King, Minneapolis, revealed the ConnectedSuite platform, a complete package of Thermo King technology for a fleet’s connected assets that provides crucial information in real-time.
The purchase of Royal expands Spartan Motors' manufacturing operations into Southern California, Northern California, and additional West Coast markets, advancing its U.S. footprint strategy.
September 10, 2019
Spartan Motors, Inc., Charlotte, Mich., purchased Royal Truck Body, a Carson, Calif.-based designer, manufacturer and installer of service truck bodies and accessories.