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The Supply Chain in Brief
> GOOD WORKS
> INVESTMENTS
n DP World will invest $2.5 billion this year to expand its global logistics network, launching major
• Carrier Global Corporation renewed its support for Feeding America with a $150,000 donation to bene t national hunger relief initiatives, as well as network food banks near Carrier facilities. Carrier employees also volunteer to help local food banks sort, pack, and prepare donated food. • Through its longstanding partnership with nonpro t Spectrum Works, MTS Logistics provides autistic young adults with job training, real- world work experience, and a pathway to permanent employment. It supports that mission with the MTS Bike Tour for Autism Acceptance.
infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America and Europe in response to rising demand for supply chain solutions. n Warp , the tech-powered middle-mile logistics company, announced a $10 million Series A round led by Up.Partners and Blue Bear Capital. The new capital will fund the expansion of Warp’s AI systems and the launch of its first fully robotic cross-dock. n Pallet, the company behind CoPallet, the AI workforce for logistics, announced a $27 million Series B round led by General Catalyst, with continued support from Bain Capital Ventures, Activant Capital, and Bessemer Venture Partners, bringing total funding raised to $50 million.
• Global transport and logistics company DSV expanded its strategic partnership with UNICEF, enabling additional in-kind ights during emergencies.
> RECOGNITION
> SHOVEL READY
• Charlene Riley was selected to receive the 2025 Captain of Industry Award from the NY/NJ Foreign Freight Forwarders & Brokers Association. The award recognizes individuals
n Americold Realty Trust, which provides temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services, broke ground in Port Saint John, New Brunswick, on its first import-export hub to be built in Canada. The new cold storage facility will leverage the maritime logistics capabilities of DP World and the rail logistics solutions of Canadian Pacific Kansas City.
who demonstrate exceptional leadership, commitment, and long-standing service to the association and the international trade and logistics community.
• DHL named Dayton Freight Lines its Regional LTL Carrier of the Year for superior performance in invoice accuracy, on-time service, EDI compliance and ease of doing business.
> UP THE CHAIN
Holman Logistics appointed Mike Gardner as president. He brings more than four decades of supply chain and logistics leadership to the organization. Gardner assumes day-to-day operational leadership
> GREEN SEEDS
n CMA CGM launched the first fully electric container barge in Vietnam, supported by the construction of a solar-powered charging station at the Cai Mep port, the country’s main container gateway near Ho Chi Minh City.
from Brien Downie, who will take the newly created role of CEO, focusing on long-term strategy and enterprise growth.
22 Inbound Logistics • July 2025
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