Turvo, SMC3 team up to improve LTL shipping process

Cloud-based TMS provider Turvo announced Thursday that it struck a partnership to add SMC3’s less-than-truckload freight management capabilities to its platform.

The integration will allow Turvo users to access SMC3’s network through APIs to automate shipment functions like rating, scheduling pickups, tracking shipments and document retrieval. The freight management interface also allows shippers and 3PLs to receive contract, dynamic and volume pricing directly from LTL carriers, including...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/turvo-smc3-team-up-to-improve-ltl-shipping-process

Project44 adds supply chain SaaS firm Turvo to partner network

supply chain visibility truck on highway

Two supply chain powerhouses just rolled their combined capabilities into a single platform.

On Tuesday, Chicago-based project44 and Bay Area-based Turvo announced a strategic and technical partnership that will integrate project44’s supply chain visibility platform with Turvo’s supply chain management software. That includes the company’s flagship collaborative transportation management system.

Turvo describes its TMS as a “cloud-based social network.” It gives freight brokers, 3PLs and shippers...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/project44-adds-supply-chain-saas-firm-turvo-to-partner-network

Lineage Logistics acquires visibility platform Turvo

A Lineage Logistics loading dock

Cold storage real estate investment trust Lineage Logistics announced Wednesday the acquisition of supply chain software provider Turvo. The deal will allow Turvo to accelerate its tech offering and to expand into new markets.

The transaction is an extension of a previous investment made by Lineage Ventures in the San Francisco area-based visibility provider. In January 2021, Lineage announced it would deploy Turvo’s technology throughout 200 facilities, with the eventual integration occurring...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/lineage-logistics-acquires-visibility-platform-turvo

FreightTech integrations with SONAR continue to increase 

SONAR now includes the National Truckload Index and SONAR Container Atlas. (Photo: FreightWaves)

FreightWaves SONAR is the industry’s leading and fastest freight forecasting platform. SONAR provides the clearest insight into freight pricing, and subscribers can reliably forecast supply chain demand and capacity by using spot rate and tender data for predictive rates.

FreightWaves’ CFO/COO Spencer Piland noted, “SONAR has been proven time and again to make an operational and financial difference for shippers, carriers and intermediaries. What many SONAR users are asking for now is...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freighttech-integrations-with-sonar-continue-to-increase

Hubtek, QuickLoadz, Turvo voted top demos by Future of Supply Chain attendees

Hubtek's product demo.

ROGERS, Ark. — Hubtek, QuickLoadz Intermodal Robotics and Turvo were voted as the top demos by attendees at The Future Of Supply Chain event this week.

The three companies were among more than 30 that presented live, seven-minute demos about products that will disrupt the freight industry.

QuickLoadz

Sean Jones with the QuickLoadz demonstration. (Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

QuickLoadz CEO Sean Jones demonstrated his company’s truck beds and trailers product that allows any container to be moved...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/hubtek-quickloadz-turvo-voted-top-demos-by-future-of-supply-chain-attendees

FOSC chat: Turvo tackles fragmented logistics networks with TMS platform

This fireside chat recap is from Day 1 of FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain live event in Rogers, Arkansas. For more information and content from the event, click here.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC:  Turvo uses analytics, automation to unite supply chain

DETAILS: Turvo uses cutting-edge technology to connect shippers, logistics providers and trucking companies through its cloud-based TMS platform.

SPEAKER: Ron Richardson, chief revenue officer of Turvo.

BIO: Richardson has worked with hundreds of Fortune...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fosc-chat-turvo-tackles-fragmented-logistics-networks-with-tms-platform

Live demo preview: Stakeholders have more than just a voice with Turvo

A major attraction of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain live event in Northwest Arkansas on May 9-10 will be the 7-minute live demos. Here’s a preview of one of those demos.

“There has been a breakdown in communication.” It’s a phrase uttered daily throughout the supply chain world. One team might each use a different system for a load going through an organization. No one knows what their cohorts in the organization are doing. The supply chain world struggles with collaboration and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/live-demo-preview-stakeholders-have-more-than-just-a-voice-with-turvo

Port X Logistics expands drayage footprint in Denver Express deal

Port X Logistics adds cross-docking, warehousing and transportation provider

Port X Logistics announced that it has acquired cross-docking, warehousing and transportation provider Denver Express.

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“Port X is excited to provide expanded drayage services out of Denver, Colorado,” Brian Kempisty, Port X Logistics founder, stated on the company’s blog.

The deal will provide Denver Express access to Turvo, a supply chain collaboration application. Turvo provides visibility on one platform that can be accessed by all...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-x-logistics-expands-drayage-footprint-in-denver-express-deal

F3 chat: Supply chains need transparency, collaboration, agility

This fireside chat recap is from Day 2 of FreightWaves’ F3 Virtual Experience.

TOPIC: The evolution of the supply chain.

DETAILS: A look at the disruption in the supply chain industry, the importance of data, investments in supply chain technology and the next killer app.

SPEAKERS: Scott Lang is the CEO of Turvo, and Craig Fuller is the founder and CEO of FreightWaves.

BIO: Lang brings more than 30 years of leadership and management experience in the services and technology industries to this role...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/f3-chat-supply-chains-need-transparency-collaboration-agility

F3 demos: FreightTech visibility innovation

FreightTech companies showcased products and services in demos during F3.

FreightTech companies demonstrated their innovative technology solutions for fleets during FreightWaves’ F3 Virtual Experience Tuesday. These demos highlight how important visibility, communication and real-time data are for supply chains.

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Improve profit margins or provide savings back to customers for better service using machine-learning technology to choose more cost-effective loads.

Check out the demo to learn how valuable real-time rates for loads and lanes can be for companies.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/f3-demos-freighttech-visibility-innovation