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• Uline presented Dayton Freight Lines with the 2023 Exceptional Performance Award and the
Minnesota LTL Carrier of the Year awards. Both awards were given based on exemplary customer service, technological innovation, and partnership and dedication.
• Hyster’s hydrogen fuel cell-powered ReachStacker has been recognized by three award programs for helping operations decarbonize by making the shift to electric material
n In its biggest transaction to date, DSV will acquire Schenker from Deutsche Bahn. The acquisition will strengthen DSV’s global network, expertise and competitiveness. n Descartes acquired MyCarrierPortal, whose solutions help freight brokers and shippers quickly set up carrier requirements through an onboarding platform. n Manitoulin Global Forwarding (MGF) acquired Multimodal, a family-run business based in Costa Rica. This strategic move marks a significant step in MGF’s expansion into Central America, broadening its market presence and enhancing its service capabilities. n Air Van purchased Imeson Distribution Center, a logistics provider that has accommodated commercial transportation services since it was founded in 1983. The acquisition increases Air Van’s total space to 800,000+ square feet of mixed storage availability. n Kabal Software acquired Trackit Energy, a move that enables the company to offer enhanced support and benefits to customers in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. n Easy Metrics purchased TZA, a labor management system provider offering robust engineering features that enhance operational visibility for warehouses and manufacturers. n Wolter strategically expanded its footprint by acquiring Dedicated Material Handling Solutions. This acquisition enables Wolter to bring its services and product offerings to the Atlanta Metro area.
handling equipment. The solution, which produces zero tailpipe emissions, is currently being tested and validated at the MSC terminal in Valencia, Spain.
• Dachser was honored with the Sustainability Excellence Award presented by the Global Supply Chain Institute of the University of Southern California.
• Coca-Cola designated The Allen Lund Company as 2024 Customer Service Carrier of the Year at its recent Annual Carrier Conference.
• Combilift’s Heavy Duty Equipment Team was awarded Design Team of the Year at the 2024 UK Engineering & Manufacturing Awards for their work on the 12-Wheel “Combi-LC
Blade,” a cutting-edge machine specifically engineered to handle offshore wind turbine blades.
• Warehouse on Wheels was recognized for outstanding corporate growth, innovation, and community impact by the Association for Corporate Growth Cincinnati chapter. The award honors companies that have made significant contributions to their industries.
• NEXT Logistics won a Fleet Safety Award from the
Wisconsin Motor Carrier Association for the third consecutive year. The award honors the safest truckload fleets in Wisconsin.
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