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PCS Software acquires UltraShipTMS, expanding end-to-end supply chain capabilities

27 November 2020

PCS Software has acquired UltraShipTMS, a cloud-based supply chain transportation management system (TMS) company.

Houston-based PCS said the acquisition allows it to expand on its “existing transportation logistics management and fleet management capabilities and expand its capabilities to create one integrated shipper and carrier platform.”

Terms were not disclosed.

“UltraShipTMS is a force in the TMS industry and is known for its quality supply chain and logistics technology solutions. The...

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The Daily Dash: GlobalTranz shakes up leadership; Amazon looks to speed deliveries further

19 September 2020

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, GlobalTranz shook up its leadership structure on Friday as CEO Renee Krug stepped down and former CEO Bob Farrell took over. Plus, Amazon is planning a new distribution strategy that could speed deliveries further and the U.S. Air Force could transport tractor-trailers on aircraft as part of any COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan.

Krug out at GlobalTranz

GlobalTranz has made a change at the top,...

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Food shippers adapt to volatile market

18 September 2020

In partnership with Redwood Logistics, FreightWaves researchers have detailed the findings of a survey asking shippers of all sizes to gauge how the pandemic has altered their expectations around shipping costs, their retail versus e-commerce business mix, sales growth and outlook for the future. The results of the study were published as part of a white paper, Volatility in Food Shipping.

As coronavirus cases began to soar nationwide in March, food shippers were some of the first in the...

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Fresh threat to US food exports: China COVID inspections

20 July 2020

February’s coronavirus shutdown in Wuhan, China hit American food exports hard. Shippers transport perishable food in refrigerated containers called “reefers.” When unloaded, they must connect to electric power via “reefer plugs.” Reefer plugs at China ports filled up after the Wuhan outbreak.

Now, it’s happening again.

Reefer-plug capacity maxed out in February because China severely restricted trucking in the wake of the outbreak as ships continued to arrive and unload new reefers.

Today, the...

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