Former C.H. Robinson exec joins Armada Sunset to lead strategic growth

Supply chain solutions provider Armada Sunset Holdings (ASH) announced Tuesday the appointment of Chris O’Brien as president, a new role at the company. ASH, which has rapidly expanded operations in recent years, is looking to build on its past acquisitions and further enhance its service offerings to meet clients’ evolving needs.

In an interview with FreightWaves, O’Brien explained that he was drawn to the new role due to the strong “customer-first” cultural alignment and fit with the...

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Dave Clark launches Auger, raises $100M for the AI venture

Dave Clark, a former Amazon and Flexport executive, announced Tuesday he has embarked on a new venture with the launch of Auger, a logistics software startup. Backed by $100 million from the investment firm Oak HC/FT, Auger aims to power supply chain management operations using AI and other automation to optimize decision-making for companies of all sizes.

Clark’s decision to launch Bellevue, Washington-based Auger comes after a dramatic exit from Flexport, where he served as CEO. Freight...

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Transportation Impact celebrates name change

Transportation Impact announced the launch of a new corporate brand identity Monday, unveiling a new name, logo, domain name, and tagline. Known now as TransImpact, the supply chain technology and services company praised the change for connecting the company’s legacy with its technology-focused future.

“The name TransImpact is a natural evolution from our original name, Transportation Impact,” said CEO Berkley Stafford. “As we evolved to support clients beyond shipping, this new name better...

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