transportation management systems

Transplace Recognized with 2019 Tyson Foods Premier Carrier Award

Third-party logistics provider applauded for innovative technologies, flexibility and reliability.

February 15, 2020

Transplace, the premier provider of managed transportation services and technology, today announced that it has been awarded a 2019 Premier Carrier Award by Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest food companies. Each year, Tyson Foods recognizes a small and select group of its carriers that consistently deliver the highest level of excellence in customer service, communication, safety and innovation.

Transplace, Huhtamaki partnership improves supply chain visibility

Transplace’s TMS enables Huhtamaki to automate the daily execution of all transportation activities, including carrier and mode selection, real-time shipment tracking and freight audit and payment.

December 2, 2019

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Transplace, Dallas, Texas, extended its long-standing strategic partnership with Huhtamaki, Inc., De Soto, Kan., to improve its supply chain visibility and network efficiency.

Report unearths how technology is transforming the logistics industry

98% of logistics companies say that customer service is a critical piece of their company’s overall business strategy.

October 1, 2019

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To get an inside look at how companies are using technology to support a global, always-on workforce, Front, San Francisco, surveyed leaders across IT, operations and customer service.

Providence Equity Partners acquires GlobalTranz

GlobalTranz is third-party logistics solutions company.

May 16, 2019

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Providence Equity Partners LLC, Providence, R.I., acquired GlobalTranz Enterprises, Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz., from The Jordan Co., L.P., New York.

Carrier-facing web portal

May 9, 2019

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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.

BAMFi secures $30M in debt funding to grow fintech solutions

BAMFi’s cloud-based fintech and cash flow platform helps streamline back-office operations for brokers and carriers.

March 7, 2019

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BAMFi, Atlanta, closed on $30 million of second lien debt financing from Solar Capital Partners, LLC, New York, to ensure the continued growth of the company’s fintech solutions.

Freight carrier improves driver retention thanks to annual surveys

December 20, 2018

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Load One began using the annual Driver Survey from Stay Metrics, South Bend, Ind., to gather driver feedback and opinions.

Trimble, Intelligent Audit partner to provide greater supply chain visibility

With this partnership, users can access visibility and tracking through Trimble’s supply chain solution and audit and spend analytics through Intelligent Audit.

November 19, 2018

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Trimble, Sunnyvale, Calif., and Intelligent Audit, Rochelle Park, N.J., announced a collaboration to integrate their solutions and enhance real-time supply chain visibility.

Report: Increased trading of perishables attributed to growth of refrigerated transport market

The integration of multi-temperature systems is further expected to create growth opportunities for refrigerated transport service providers and frozen and chilled food product manufacturers.

October 29, 2018

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The growth of the refrigerated transport market is attributed to the increased trading of perishable commodities at a global level, according to a report released by MarketsandMarkets, New York.