NOTED
> GOOD WORKS
> M&A
• Menasha Packaging Company hosted its 10th annual Menasters Golf Outing, which raised more than $550,000 for ve local charities that meet the needs of the community, placing its 10-year total at more than $2 million.
The CMA CGM Group acquired Freightliner in the UK. The transaction encompasses rail and road operations and inland terminals, as well as the Freightliner brand. ATS Logistics Services acquired Trailer Bridge Logistics , the division of Trailer Bridge responsible for the company’s current domestic freight brokerage services. Rose Rocket acquired Centro , a Toronto-based company whose core IP transforms unstructured email into structured data that feeds directly into supply chain software systems.
> SEALED DEALS
• Retailer Blain’s Farm & Fleet selected RELEX Solutions to improve its forecasting, allocation, and replenishment operations across its distribution center and 45 stores.
• Under a new long-term contract, Arvato will take over the entire operational logistics for sneaker and streetwear retailer SNIPES’ European online business.
TCI Transportation purchased Success NationaLease , adding more than 450 trucks and
three facilities to TCI’s nationwide network.
• California-based Crystal Art Gallery, an omnichannel supplier of art and home décor products, is using Descartes Sellercloud and
Rail Vision signed a non-binding term sheet for a strategic transaction to acquire 51% ownership of Quantum Transportation , a quantum computing and AI company specializing in error correction technologies. Ingka Investments , the investment arm of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, acquired logistics technology company Locus . The investment strengthens IKEA’s digital capabilities. Velocitor Solutions acquired NextBillion.ai , joining two leaders in fleet management and an AI-powered routing and optimization platform.
its WMS module to consolidate and synchronize warehousing, inventory, listings, order processing, shipping, customer service, and invoicing across multiple sales channels and brands.
• Rivian Automotive selected Agillence to provide proprietary optimization software to support the planning of parts logistics networks. Agillence Lean Logistics Optimizer
enables part-level, simultaneous optimization of network design, order frequency, detailed routing, 3D stowage, and packaging across multi-tier inbound networks.
• B&H Worldwide was awarded a global warehousing and logistics contract by Ontic Aerospace. Under the contract, B&H Worldwide will deliver inventory management
> MILESTONES GEODIS celebrated the 500th successful flight on its route from Asia to Guadalajara, Mexico. This achievement highlights the service’s success in providing secured capacity, reduced lead times, and end-to-end reliability.
processes including full packaging, consignment, and document checks on both receipt and dispatch to ensure the integrity of items and documentation.
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