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Supply Chain Of The Future Requires A Strategic Balance Of Technology And Human Support, New Research From Coyote Logistics Reports

“At Coyote, we know that the supply chain of the future requires a blend of both technology and human support – not one or the other,” said Christina Bottis, Chief Marketing Officer, Coyote Logistics. The results demonstrate that human expertise is irreplaceable in creative, decision-making and strategic-thinking tasks, such as communicating with customers and resolving shipment and delivery problems. Instead, shippers and carriers advocated for a 60:40 mix of technology and human expertise in s

By | 2019-09-25T17:00:00+00:00 September 25th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Strengthens Freight Forwarding and Brokerage Capabilities in Latin America with Acquisition of Cargex

This addition strengthens the FedEx air freight forwarding and customs brokerage capabilities in Colombia and the broader Latin American region. The acquisition is expected to close later this year and is subject to customary closing conditions, as well as a Colombian regulatory filing. Headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, Cargex has operations in Bogotá, Medellin, Cartagena, Buenaventura, and Santa Marta, and would operate as a subsidiary of FedEx Logistics upon closing. “The addition of Cargex o

By | 2019-08-28T17:00:00+00:00 August 28th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Helps K12 Equip Online Learners For Back To School

It’s also time for UPS (NYSE: UPS) and online education company K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN) to receive, ready and render millions of school supplies to students and educators around the globe. Last year, UPS Global Logistics processed 6,000 different types of items for K12, totaling nearly 10 million individual pieces. UPS reverse logistics helps companies like K12 better manage and re-integrate returns for reduced waste and increased profits. UPS Global Logistics provides warehousing and fulfillment s

By | 2019-08-04T17:00:00+00:00 August 4th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS® Healthcare Webinar Explores Innovations Impacting Hospital And Lab Logistics

Several industry experts will share insights on how innovations – think drone deliveries of medical samples across hospital campuses – are shaping up to be industry game-changers. “Technology is enabling healthcare to come directly into the home, and allowing earlier detection of chronic conditions,” says Chris Cassidy, UPS president of global healthcare logistics strategy. They will explore ways to meet growing, complex lab specimen logistics challenges, such as advances in cell and gene testin

By | 2019-08-04T17:00:00+00:00 August 4th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Logistics Renames Australia Acquisition, Reflecting Growing Capabilities in Australasia Region

FedEx Logistics Renames Australia Acquisition, Reflecting Growing Capabilities in Australasia RegionThe former Manton Air-Sea Pty Ltd has been renamed FedEx Logistics (Australia) Pty Ltd as FedEx Logistics Heightens Global FocusMEMPHIS, TENN., – June 27, 2019 – FedEx Logistics, Inc., a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), has announced the renaming of Manton Air-Sea Pty Ltd, a freight forwarding and 3PL company it acquired in October 2018, as FedEx Logistics (Australia) Pty Ltd.FedEx Logistics

By | 2019-06-26T17:00:00+00:00 June 26th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Commends The U.S. And UAE On Reaffirming Open Skies Agreement

US 06/25/19Washington, DCUPS® (NYSE: UPS), a global logistics provider and leading advocate for global trade, welcomes the outcome of the Sixth U.S.-UAE Economic Policy Dialogue, particularly the commitment of both parties to fully maintain all aspects of the Open Skies relationship. “UPS strongly supports open skies agreements, which are integral to the success of our global aviation network,” said Laura Lane, President of UPS Global Public Affairs. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more tha

By | 2019-06-24T17:00:00+00:00 June 24th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Commends U.S., Canada And Mexico For Lifting Tariffs And Moving Closer To Approval Of A Modernized USMCA

US 05/22/19Washington, DCUPS® (NYSE: UPS), a global logistics provider and leading advocate for global trade, applauds the United States, Canada and Mexico governments for reaching consensus on removing steel and aluminum tariffs. “Now that the tariffs have been lifted, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will modernize North American free trade and bring it into the 21st-century via updated rules, can move forward with new momentum,” said Laura Lane, President of UPS Global Public Aff

By | 2019-05-21T17:00:00+00:00 May 21st, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Logistics to Move Global Headquarters to Downtown Memphis

FedEx Logistics to Move Global Headquarters to Downtown MemphisFedEx Logistics, a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX), announced that it will move its global headquarters to the former Gibson Guitar factory building in downtown Memphis, consolidating multiple locations and nearly 700 team members into the new location over the next several years. Last month, FedEx Logistics announced its rebranding from FedEx Trade Networks, Inc. to FedEx Logistics, a name that better describes the compan

By | 2019-02-11T16:00:00+00:00 February 11th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Commends Trade Ministers On Moving An Ambitious WTO e-Commerce Framework Forward

US 01/25/19Washington, DCUPS® (NYSE: UPS), a global logistics provider and leading advocate for global trade, applauds the members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) who are advancing e-Commerce negotiations. Logistics, freight and supply chain services, as provided by UPS, are key enablers of e-commerce growth. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web at ups.com or pressroom.ups.com and its corporate blog can

By | 2019-01-24T16:00:00+00:00 January 24th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Trade Networks Rebrands as FedEx Logistics

FedEx Trade Networks Rebrands as FedEx LogisticsFedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) announced today that FedEx Trade Networks, Inc. is being rebranded as FedEx Logistics. FedEx Logistics provides specialty solutions that complete a simple, seamless and powerful global trade experience for FedEx customers around the world. “We’re adding tremendous value by bringing all of the specialty services we offer under the FedEx Logistics banner,” said Richard W. Smith, president & CEO of FedEx Logistics. Serving more

By | 2019-01-16T16:00:00+00:00 January 16th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments