Logistics

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Logistics

Stuart Todd | May 27, 2025

An interview with James Hookham, director of the Global Shippers Forum

Shippers have arguably never been confronted with such a succession of crises in recent years, resulting in severe disruptions to supply chains – the COVID pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the Houthi attacks on ocean shipping in the Red Sea, and most recently, Donald Trump's mission to ‘rebalance’ international trade.

50 years of turning visions into reality: TCS’s commitment to excellence and entrepreneurial growth

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2025 | Logistics

TCS (Timmers Cranes and Steelworks), a leading name in steel construction, industrial cranes, turnkey projects and lifecycle services, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Polar King unveils universal walk-in replacement doors

AJOT Newsroom | May 22, 2025 | Logistics

Polar King International, Inc. announced the launch of its new line of replacement doors—designed to fit virtually any walk-in unit, not just Polar King models.

Multiple fleets operate 100+ Orange EV electric yard trucks, eliminating the disadvantages of diesel

Orange EV, the leading U.S. manufacturer of pure-electric yard trucks, today announced that multiple customers each own and operate more than 100 Orange EV trucks at sites across the United States and Canada.

Senate Committee advances bipartisan bill to combat freight fraud

AJOT Newsroom | May 22, 2025 | Logistics

Dimerco CEO Shih: A freight leader’s take on China+1, tariffs & global diversification

AJOT Newsroom | May 22, 2025 | International Trade | Logistics

In this episode, Dimerco Express Group CEO Jeffrey Shih shares his frontline insights on the rapidly evolving world of global freight and logistics.

Arvato opens new logistics center in Istanbul

AJOT Newsroom | May 22, 2025 | Logistics

Arvato, leading international supply chain service provider, has officially opened a new logistics center in İstanbul. Covering 31,000 square meters over two floors, it marks Arvato’s 9th warehouse in Türkiye and one of the company’s most ambitious projects in the country to date.

Cargo theft risk reaches all-time highs as Memorial Day weekend approaches, CargoNet

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025 | Logistics | Trucking

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, cargo theft activity across the United States has surged to unprecedented levels, with reported incidents in 2025 already reaching alarming rates that far exceed historical averages.

Sterling Logistics Properties acquires 11 acre site zoned for industrial use in Columbia, MD

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025 | Logistics

The property was acquired on behalf of the company’s Sterling Consumer Logistics Properties I, LP (“SCLP I”), a $225 million equity Fund which seeks to acquire primarily vacant, freestanding retail buildings with the intent to redevelop them into Neighborhood Fulfillment Centers.

CenterPoint expands into Atlanta with investment in class A facility

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025 | Logistics

CenterPoint Properties has expanded its investment activity into Atlanta, acquiring a rear-load industrial facility at 4795 Innovative Way in Powder Springs, GA.

MBS Logistics acquires Gerhard Wegmueller GmbH

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025 | Logistics

ECU Worldwide appoints Quintero as VP, Key Account Management in North America

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025 | Logistics | People | Appointments

ECU Worldwide, Allcargo Logistics’ wholly-owned global subsidiary and a leader in LCL consolidation, has appointed Camilo Quintero as VP, Key Account Management for North America. In this role, Camilo will drive innovation, continued growth and elevate the customer experience as he expands ECU Worldwide’s footprint across the region.

How policy changes and tariffs are reshaping US-Mexico trade

Redwood Logistics | May 21, 2025 | Logistics

Redwood Logistics’ Q2 2025 Cross Border Index reveals growing uncertainty in US-Mexico trade as new English-language requirements for truck drivers, shifting tariffs and evolving global supply chain strategies challenge cross-border operations.

Lean Solutions Group Appoints New Chief Legal Officer

Lean Solutions Group | May 21, 2025 | Logistics

Lean Solutions Group, a leading provider of strategic support services to the transportation, logistics, and retail industries, today announced the appointment of Diana Abril as Chief Legal Officer. Based in Miami, Abril will lead Lean's global legal strategy as the company continues its record-setting growth trajectory.