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Lincoln signs major 3PL in first lease at Park303 Phase 2

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | Logistics

Logisticus Group commits to 483,300-square-foot, full-building lease in Lincoln Property Company's 210-acre Park303 logistics park

Contecon Guayaquil unveils Ecuador’s first on-dock cold storage facility

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | Logistics

The Guayaquil Banana Gateway is the first on-dock cold storage facility in the country, which remains the world’s top banana exporter. Developed in partnership with Cool Carriers, the facility ensures uninterrupted cold chain preservation from cargo reception to shipment, leading to reduced waiting times, optimized processes, and a guarantee that the fruits reach their destinations in the best possible condition.

DNV awards Approval in Principle (AiP) to KSOE for vacuum-insulated large-scale liquefied hydrogen tank technology

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | Logistics

DNV has awarded an AiP to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for its innovative vacuum-insulated large-scale liquefied hydrogen tank, another advancement in providing practical storage solutions for liquefied hydrogen (LH2).

Costco Teamsters overwhelmingly vote to authorize strike

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain

C.H. Robinson now accepting applications for annual carrier scholarship program

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain

This year, in support of the truck-driving community and the more than 450,000 contract carriers on the company’s platform, the C.H. Robinson Foundation is offering 25 carrier scholarships at $5,000 each for a total of $125,000. Applications will be accepted Jan. 15 through Feb. 28.  

Beyond Disruption: Proactive steps to strengthen supply chain resilience

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain | Rethinking the Supply Chain

Gain insights into preparing supply chains for an uncertain future by addressing challenges such as geopolitical shifts, labor disruptions, and policy changes. Practical strategies include leveraging scenario planning, investing in technology, and diversifying resources to build resilience. These proactive steps help businesses transform potential disruptions into opportunities for sustainable growth.

ShipBob’s 2025 State of Ecommerce Fulfillment Report provides insights into Merchants’ Global, Omnichannel Supply Chains

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Realterm expands European footprint in the Netherlands by acquiring a strategic final mile asset from M7 Real Estate

AJOT | January 16, 2025 | Logistics

Realterm, an independent global investment manager focused on the transportation industry, today announced the acquisition of a prime final mile logistics facility at Bijsterhuizen 1134 in Nijmegen, Netherlands.

ITS Logistics partners with TAT to combat human trafficking through Silver-level sponsorship

AJOT | January 16, 2025 | Logistics

ITS Logistics Incorporates human trafficking awareness into companywide training program

Alterra IOS adds four industrial outdoor storage sites In Dallas-Fort Worth MSA

AJOT | January 16, 2025 | Logistics

Acquisitions grow the firm’s Dallas-Fort Worth portfolio to 10 properties, further solidifying its footprint in Texas’ largest market

Lean Solutions Group launches the Lean Ambassador Program for growth in transportation and logistics industries and expansion into new markets

AJOT | January 16, 2025 | Logistics

Lean Solutions Group incentivizes Ambassadors through referral program to introduce their network to best-in-class global service solutions

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Reuters | Top Story | January 16, 2025

Automation firm Symbotic signs $200 million deal to buy Walmart’s robotics unit

Symbotic said on Thursday it would buy Walmart's robotics business for $200 million in cash to help expand the retailer's automated supply chain, sending shares of the warehouse robotics firm up 20% in premarket trading.

Gebrüder Weiss provides corporate sponsorship support for Humanity Rising

AJOT | January 16, 2025 | Logistics

Averitt unveils results from 10th Annual Supply Chain Survey

AJOT | January 16, 2025 | Logistics

Giltner Logistics accelerates payments with integration between upwell accounts receivable solution and Descartes Aljex™

AJOT | January 15, 2025 | Logistics | Shipping Technology

Davies Turner names additional head of trade for ocean freight development

AJOT | January 15, 2025 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Leading UK independent freight forwarding group, Davies Turner has appointed Guillaume Bouyer as head of strategic accounts – ISC & South East Asia within its ocean freight forwarding department.

GEODIS’ climate commitments validated by the science based targets initiative (SBTi)

AJOT | January 14, 2025 | Green Shipping | Logistics

GEODIS has announced that the SBTi has approved its near-term science-based emission reduction target.

Logistics Plus awarded prime contract holder status for WEXMAC 2.0

AJOT | January 14, 2025 | Logistics

The scope of the award covers Logistics & Transportation Services across 26 regions encompassing close to 100 countries.

Armada Sunset Holdings accelerates growth strategy in welcoming O’Brien as President

AJOT | January 14, 2025 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Leading logistics and global supply chain solutions provider Armada Sunset Holdings (ASH) announced today that Chris O’Brien is joining the company in the newly created role of President as part of the company’s growth strategy.

Realterm makes strategic lending debut with $70.8M transportation loan to GreenPoint

AJOT | January 14, 2025 | Logistics

Realterm, an independent global investment manager focused on the transportation industry, today announced it has originated a $70.8 million loan to GreenPoint, collateralized by an eight-property, 163-acre industrial outdoor storage (IOS) portfolio in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Michigan and Texas.

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