IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

Services

• CIRRO E-Commerce opened a new Salt Lake City facility to manage ecommerce shipping with first-mile pickups, sorting, and middle-mile hand-offs for 25,000 parcels daily. This expansion also introduces a hybrid delivery service that provides 100% nationwide coverage with fast transit times and competitive rates for small D2C parcels.

• Nefab opened a new 140,000-square-foot facility in Tucson, Arizona, to serve as a key hub for warehousing and packaging, offering sustainable wood- and fiber-based solutions for industries like semiconductors, automotive, and mining. The eco-friendly facility includes electric forklifts and optimized lighting.

• To support its independent truck owner-operators, Landstar System opened a new 8,000-square-foot field operations center in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The facility offers classrooms, a conference room, amenities, and secured parking for 100+ tractor-trailers.

• Parts Town Unlimited opened its largest fulfillment center in Litchfield Park, Arizona, featuring advanced automation and robotics. The facility expands inventory for commercial and residential appliance parts, HVAC components, and more, and supports faster service and nationwide growth.

• Warehouse On Wheels (WOW) expanded its mobile storage solutions with a new Advantage Trailer Rentals location in Oklahoma City, catering to industries like oil and gas, manufacturing, and retail distribution. Positioned to connect key markets, the new location enables businesses to scale storage needs flexibly without traditional warehousing.

• CJ Logistics America broke ground on a new logistics center in Elwood, Illinois. This development is part of a broader agreement that CJ Logistics announced in 2023 with the Korea Ocean Business Corporation. The facility will span 1.1 million square feet and feature automation technologies.

• Komar Distribution Services (KDS) launched a duty-free supply chain from West Africa to the United States, leveraging Togo’s trade benefits to reduce costs and improve logistics operations. With a new $25-million manufacturing facility in Togo and a distribution center in Georgia, KDS streamlines production and imports for leading brands.

• Scotlynn launched a Managed Transportation Solutions (MTS) division to provide end-to-end, data-driven logistics services that optimize route planning, freight management, and real-time tracking. The new division is designed to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and give companies greater control over their transportation needs.

• To help grocery retailers and cold storage facilities become audit-ready before the EPA begins enforcement of the AIM Act, Axiom Cloud introduced Enhanced Compliance Reporting within its AI-powered Early Leak Detection module. The service generates the ongoing reports required for recordkeeping and self-reporting.

• Southeastern Freight Lines opened a new service center in Louisville, Kentucky, featuring 100 dock doors—more than double its previous facility.

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Technology

↑ Globe Tracker launched Dry360™, a dry container-tracking solution that combines multi-sensor technology with ultra-low-power machine learning for enhanced asset monitoring. The tracker provides location data alongside six sensors.

• Optilogic’s new Leapfrog AI is the first natural language AI assistant for supply chain design, allowing users to interact with models and data effortlessly. Integrated into Cosmic Frog, this tool eliminates the need for SQL coding by enabling users to perform data analysis and modeling through simple language prompts.

• SC Codeworks launched Codeworks Enterprise, a warehouse management system that simplifies the transition from keyboard-based systems with a redesigned interface, cloud access, and new features such as photo/document upload and voice.

• C.H. Robinson’s platform now uses proprietary tech that incorporates generative artificial intelligence to automate transactions with shippers via email. Reading incoming email then replicating tasks a person would do, the technology automates steps across the entire lifecycle of a freight shipment: from giving customers a price quote, to accepting a load, to setting appointments for pickup and delivery, to checking on the load in transit.

• To help automate and streamline freight claims management, Tai Software integrated FreightClaims.com. This end-to-end solution allows brokers to file, track, and manage claims within a single platform. Automated processing, centralized data, and enhanced communication resolve claims faster and enhance customer satisfaction.

• ID8 Global is a new AI-driven supply chain and procurement platform that autonomously manages complex logistics. Launched by Jabil and Cyferd, and leveraging AI to optimize procurement and proactively address disruptions, this solution enhances efficiency and adaptability for global businesses.

↑ Gather AI introduced an inventory monitoring solution for freezer and cold storage environments, enabling drones to autonomously count inventory without GPS or Wi-Fi. The solution allows warehouse operators to remotely view inventory results on a dashboard and improve accuracy and efficiency in harsh environments.

• Loadsure’s Holistic Freight Protection combines AI-driven risk insights, digital insurance solutions, and automated claims processing to help businesses mitigate risk and recover losses. The upgraded platform offers advanced risk analysis, an AI-powered knowledge base for intuitive risk assessment, and a marketplace to connect users with tailored insurance providers.

• Bearing AI introduced its AI-powered Cargo Prediction tool to help tramp-chartering managers predict a vessel’s next loading port, enabling more competitive pricing and better strategic positioning in the spot market. The tool replaces traditional backhaul calculations with AI-driven predictions.

• OnTerra Systems launched RouteSavvy 2.0, a next-generation route planning software built on the HERE Technologies platform. This upgrade provides users with improved geocoding, real-time traffic data, and a seamless migration experience with an identical user interface.

• Procurement teams make faster, data-driven decisions and mitigate supplier risks with Dun & Bradstreet’s new D&B Ask Procurement, a Gen AI-powered assistant built with IBM watsonx technology. By synthesizing vast datasets, the AI assistant streamlines analysis, identifies potential suppliers, and provides intelligent recommendations through a conversational chat interface.

• To help companies integrate generative and agentic AI at scale, Accenture and Avanade, in collaboration with Microsoft, launched a Copilot initiative that provides AI-driven solutions, industry expertise, and security enhancements to streamline operations and drive growth.

↑ Qlar’s LOGiQ yard management system automates logistics processes in industrial yards, integrating bulk and general cargo weighing with efficient loading operations. This cloud-based solution streamlines truck entry, weighing, and loading, while capturing real-time data for seamless ERP integration.

• Companies gain streamlined access to a wide range of manufacturer content for material handling design through Configura’s Material Handling Library. Available in the Configura Marketplace, the library allows manufacturers to contribute their catalogs, expanding design possibilities for users in the material handling industry.

• Uber Freight introduced Broker Access, a program that enables brokers to digitally book and manage loads on Uber Freight’s carrier network while maintaining full control over the load. This solution streamlines broker operations by offering a self-serve portal, API, and TMS integrations, allowing brokers to track, execute, and pay for loads more efficiently.

• Railinc’s TransmetriQ brand launched the Shop Locator tool to streamline the process of finding repair shops for freight cars. The tool enables users to easily identify shops based on location, repair needs, and quotes, while also facilitating more efficient communication with repair providers.

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Products

↑ Fast and efficient 2-inch label printing is the main feature of Brother International Corporation’s TD 2300 series thermal desktop printer. The compact printer supports shelf labels, price tags, receipts, wristbands, and more.

• Carrier Transicold, in partnership with Net Feasa, introduced IoTPASS, a telematics solution that extends asset monitoring to dry containers alongside refrigerated units. Integrated with the Lynx Fleet platform, IoTPASS enables seamless tracking within a single ecosystem, enhancing connectivity across intermodal supply chains.

← Hiab, part of Cargotec, launched HIAB iQ.708 HIPRO, a heavy loader crane. Providing an increased lifting capacity compared to previous models, the HIAB iQ.708 HIPRO has a maximum vertical reach of around 131 feet and can deliver materials with an “up and over” of more than 85 feet.

• ORBIS Corporation’s new 60×48 industrial pallet, designed for powertrain and battery component transport, is compatible with automation and edge-racking systems. Features include a one-inch continuous lip, metal reinforcement options, and compatible thermoform
top cap.

• Dot Ai introduced ZiM, an IoT tracking technology for supply chain management companies. The Zero Infrastructure Mesh, or ZiM, can read both passive and active transponders, providing real-time data for supervisory systems.

→ Hyster Company introduced a new onboard charging solution for several of its integrated lithium-ion electric forklift models, allowing them to charge via standard electrical outlets in addition to traditional fast charging. This innovation makes lithium-ion forklifts more accessible to businesses without dedicated charging infrastructure.

• Ulefone introduced the Armor Mini 20 Series, a compact and rugged smartphone lineup. The Armor Mini 20T Pro features FLIR Lepton 3.5 thermal imaging, while the Armor Mini 20 Pro offers an infrared night vision camera, both powered by the 5G-capable MediaTek 6300 SoC.

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Transportation

↑ Lufthansa Cargo began its first direct transpacific freighter service from Asia to North America, enhancing transportation efficiency between Vietnam and the United States. The inaugural flight departed Ho Chi Minh City in October 2024, then flew to Los Angeles, operated by AeroLogic, ensuring faster connectivity for the growing Vietnamese economy. With this addition, Lufthansa Cargo now offers 89 weekly B777F freighter flights worldwide.

• Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) made a port rotation change for two of its services that re-introduced Port Everglades as a weekly call beginning November 2024.
The shipping line’s reworked EMUSA service between the Mediterranean and the U.S. now calls Port Everglades on a fixed weekly schedule. Port Everglades is also the only Florida stop for MSC’s United States to east coast of South America service.

• For enhanced connectivity between South China, Southeast Asia, and Chennai, OOCL introduced its Far East-Chennai Service 3 (FCS3), establishing direct connections between ports in China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and East India.

↑ To meet growing regional logistics demand, SolitAir launched its first daily scheduled air cargo service between Dubai World Central and Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The service operates five days a week with Boeing 737-800 freighters, carrying pharmaceuticals, perishables, and high-value shipments.

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