logistics

Kroger, Ocado to build second high-tech customer fulfillment center

Kroger has committed to building 20 customer fulfillment centers (CFC), powered by Ocado, to accelerate its ability to provide customers with anything, anytime and anywhere.

July 15, 2019

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The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, and Ocado, UK, announced plans to build a new high-tech customer fulfillment center in Forest Park, Ga.

Kroger, Ocado break ground on nation’s first high-tech customer fulfillment center

Kroger's first CFC – a 335,000-square-foot automated warehouse facility with digital and robotic capabilities, also known as a shed – is being constructed in Monroe, Ohio.

July 15, 2019

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The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, and Ocado, UK, broke ground on what is said to be the nation’s first customer fulfillment center (CFC).

Johnston Logistics to become Dachser Ireland

Dachser and Johnston Logistics have been partners since 2007.

July 10, 2019

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Dachser USA Air & Sea Logistics, Atlanta, announced that newly acquired Johnston Logistics Ltd., Ireland, will re-launch as Dachser Ireland Ltd. and be fully integrated into the Dachser network by September.

Research shows at least 60% of companies have yet to fully implement e-commerce strategy

The report reveals that 70% of B2C companies and 60% of B2B companies are still working toward the full implementation of their strategy.

July 9, 2019

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DHL Supply Chain, Westerville, Ohio, released its latest research report on the evolution of e-commerce supply chains.

Study: Transportation, logistics job openings rise 49% in June

As increased demand for shipping from the rise of e-commerce tangles with an aging trucking workforce, demand for workers and is rising.

July 8, 2019

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The U.S. labor market continued its sluggish performance in June, offering little relief after a disappointing jobs report in May, according to a “Job Market Report” produced by Glassdoor, Chicago.

Walmart to invest $1.2B in China to upgrade logistics

Walmart will also set up or renovate more than 10 logistics centers in China.

July 3, 2019

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Walmart Inc., Bentonville, Ark., announced plans to invest $1.2 billion in China over the next 10 years to upgrade logistics.

Magnate Worldwide acquires Premium Transportation Logistics

PTL will benefit from Magnate’s senior management team's combined experience of 75-plus years.

July 3, 2019

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Magnate Worldwide, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., acquired Premium Transportation Logistics (PTL), Toledo, Ohio, to continue serving the ground expedite market in North America.

Brookfield Infrastructure to acquire Genesee & Wyoming for $8.4B

Through its subsidiaries worldwide, the business provides transportation infrastructure services over more than 26,000 kilometers of track.

July 1, 2019

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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, Canada, announced plans to acquire Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W), Darien, Conn., for approximately $8.4 billion.

A&R Logistics acquires Blue Water Plastic Transport

BWP provides specialty dry bulk transportation, warehousing and logistics services to plastic resin to plastics manufacturers, distributors and recyclers.

July 1, 2019

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Wind Point Partners, Chicago, and portfolio company A&R Logistics, Louisville, Ky., acquired Blue Water Plastic Transport, LLC, a St. Clair, Mich.-based provider of specialty bulk transportation and logistics services to the plastics industry.

Private investment firm acquires Global Transport Logistics, Am Trans Expedite, creates new logistics platform

This transaction brings together proprietary capacity and innovative solutions to create an evolutionary national logistics network focused on retail consolidation, LTL shipping and multimodal transportation brokerage.

June 20, 2019

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Hudson Hill Capital, a New York-based private investment firm, acquired majority stakes in Global Transport Logistics, Inc. (GTLi), Glen Rock, N.J., and Am Trans Expedite, Inc., Addison, Ill., to form Fusion Transport, LLC, a newly established logistics holding company.