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> GREEN SEEDS
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• Channel-free logistics platform Fillogic will manage footwear brand Koio’s ecommerce and store fulfillment, reverse logistics, and transportation optimization. Fillogic converts under-utilized retail space in shopping malls into middle-mile fulfillment and reverse logistics hubs.
n As a result of a continued relationship with BioNatur Plastics, which manufactures biodegradable plastic products for use in air cargo operations, American Airlines Cargo reduced long-term plastic waste by more than 150,000 pounds, the equivalent of 8.6 million water bottles, in 2023. n ORBIS’ Ocean in Mind packaging initiative focuses on recovering and repurposing single-use plastic waste found on coastlines and using it in supply chain packaging. ORBIS blends the recovered plastic waste with other materials when it manufactures its containers and pallets.
• OBI, a home and garden retailer across Europe, has selected TradeBeyond’s multi-enterprise platform for an extensive supply chain digitalization project.
• MyFBAPrep entered a strategic partnership to provide Blenders Eyewear with warehousing solutions powered by its SaaS platform Preptopia. The contract covers marketplace order fulfillment services, and logistical support tailored to Blenders’ specific needs.
• CEVA Logistics, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group,
signed a new multi-year agreement to continue
providing all logistics services for Scuderia Ferrari’s cars and equipment during Grand Prix events, as well as for GT races and Ferrari Challenge events.
> RECOGNITION
• CSX received the inaugural W.F. Thompson Award for Class I Operating Performance for 2023. The award, presented by Loop Capital, recognizes the Class I railroad with the best operational performance in a calendar year. • To recognize its consistent ability to deliver improved end-customer satisfaction, reliable service, and reduced transit times, Schneider Electric presented GEODIS with its 2023 Best Service Award in China. • Zion Solutions Group was honored with the 2024 Most Valuable Partner Award by the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association. The award recognizes companies for their commitment to education and community, and innovation.
> GOOD WORKS
• Averitt Express and MoonPie teamed up to deliver more than 10,000 boxes containing 60,000 MoonPies to Fort Campbell to thank soldiers for their service to the country. Averitt delivered the MoonPies at no cost.
• US Foods donated more than $12 million in food, supplies, and monetary contributions to address hunger-relief efforts—the equivalent of about 5 million meals or 225 truckloads of product.
14 Inbound Logistics • February 2024
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