NOTED [ IN FOCUS ]
The Supply Chain in Brief
> RECOGNITION
> GOOD WORKS
• GEODIS honored Dayton Freight Lines as its 2024 Carrier of the Year. The award recognizes carriers that demonstrate excellence in on-time pickup, tender acceptance, claim settlement, performance trends and customer service.
• For the sixth consecutive year, Crowley will support Wreaths Across America to remember and honor military service members during wreath-laying ceremonies
this holiday season. The company will continue to provide ocean and land transportation and cross-docking services to deliver thousands of wreaths to participating cemeteries. • Three transportation company founders— Sharon Siar, Nicole Glenn, and Kristy Knichel —formed Gift of Freedom, an organization to help child sex trafficking survivors. The nonprofit is partnering with a strong referral network of organizations and counselors who can provide specialized care and rehabilitation for victims.
• Saia LTL Freight distributed more than 6,800 awards to its drivers, dockworkers, mechanics, and other select personnel who met a safety goal or reached a career milestone.
• Averitt was named Carrier of the Year by Dynamic Logistix for its performance in handling truckload and LTL services.
> GREEN SEEDS
n Wabash received a $1.6 million grant in partnership with the University of Delaware to integrate high- efficiency solar energy into refrigerated trailers and truck bodies. Wabash will utilize its proprietary EcoNex™ technology to enhance thermal efficiency and reduce energy consumption, while the University of Delaware will contribute its TuFF technology to strengthen and lighten the trailers using recycled aerospace-grade carbon fiber. n CMA CGM Group and SUEZ signed an agreement to produce renewable fuel for the vessels of the CMA CGM Group. The agreement plans for the production of up to 100,000 metric tons of biomethane per year between now and 2030.
> MILESTONES
n Japan Airlines (JAL) and CHAMP Cargosystems recently celebrated
one decade of successful partnership, and the anniversary of JAL going live with CHAMP's Cargospot cargo management system. n C.H. Robinson , the fourth-largest drop trailer provider in North America, has moved half a million drop trailer shipments this year on its way to record-setting volume. The 3PL is celebrating its 25th year of offering this service.
n Gebrüder Weiss is celebrating its 20th
anniversary in Serbia, offering customers in the region land, air, and sea freight transport, customs clearance, and logistics solutions.
14 Inbound Logistics • November 2024
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