logistics

Delivering 1 Day Faster: J.B. Hunt and BNSF Launch Quantum to Expand Intermodal Marketplace

by | Nov 7, 2023
Designed to offer 95% on-time delivery that's around a day faster than traditional intermodal service, Quantum aims to be a "breakthrough" supply chain solution. Its team will be based at a new Intermodal Innovation Center at BNSF's Fort Worth HQ.
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Aurora Opens Driverless Truck Terminal in Houston to Bookend Its I-45 South Dallas Terminal
by | Nov 1, 2023
Aurora Innovation—which aims to begin rolling totally human-free trucks between Dallas and Houston by late 2024—said nearly half of all truck freight in Texas moves along I-45 between Dallas and Houston, making the corridor an ideal route for Aurora’s commercial launch.
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Irving’s Neovia Names New CEO and CFO to Accelerate Its Global Transformation Program
by | Oct 13, 2023

Irving-based global contract logistics services provider Neovia Logistics has added two executives to its leadership team, naming Mike Fahy chief executive officer and Fernando Martinez as chief financial officer.

“I am excited to have proven industry leaders like Mike and Fernando join our team,” Neovia Board Chairman Carlos Rodriguez said in a statement....

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Lineage Expands Texas Footprint By Opening Its Newest Facility in Lancaster
by | Oct 12, 2023

Lineage, one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled industrial REITs and integrated solutions providers, has opened its newest facility in Lancaster, increasing the company’s footprint in the state....

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Turvo, Optym Forge Strategic Partnership ‘To Revolutionize Collaborative Logistics’

by | Aug 15, 2023
Dallas-based Turvo and Dallas- and India-based Optym say their collaboration will help supply chain companies efficiently match available freight with their asset-based fleet's capacity. "Our goal is to unify and automate the global supply chain," says Turvo CEO Billy Sarracino.
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Dallas’ Omni Logistics To Merge with Forward Air After Companies Earned $3.7B Revenue Over 12 Mos.
by | Aug 10, 2023
A strategic alliance of the two industry leaders isn't just a merger; it's a calculated move to dominate the $15 billion expedited less-than-truckload market.
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Dallas’ Omni Logistics Names its First Chief Digital Officer
by | May 19, 2023
Before joining the privately-owned, multibillion-dollar global logistics solutions provider, Paul Gaffney was Kohl’s chief technology and supply chain officer.
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Trailblazing Frito-Lay and Schneider Make History With First Third-Party Electric Truck Shipment for PepsiCo
by | Apr 13, 2023
The cross-industry partnership sets the stage for expanding low- or zero-emissions vehicle use in third-party transportation, revolutionizing the logistics industry.
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Omni Logistics Names New CMO; Promotes Execs to Transformation and President Positions

by | Mar 14, 2023

Coppell-based Omni Logistics has appointed Tania Garcia as its new chief marketing officer and announced two internal promotions.

The technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services said that Andy Tribble has been promoted to president of North America Operations and Megan Sledge has been named chief transformation officer....

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Trinity Industries Acquires RSI Logistics in Deal Valued at $70M
by | Mar 10, 2023

In a deal valued at $70 million, Dallas-based Trinity Industries Inc. has acquired RSI Logistics, a data-centric provider of proprietary software, logistics services, and terminal management solutions to the North American rail industry.

“We are excited about the acquisition of RSI Logistics. It is another step as we seek to expand our service offerings with complementary solutions that make rail a more compelling mode of transportation....

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Omni Logistics Adds Human Resources Executive to its Board of Directors
by | Feb 15, 2023

Claudia Saenz Amlie has been appointed as an independent board member by Omni Logistics, a Dallas-based technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services....

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Illinois Retail Logistics Company Expands Operations to North Texas
by | Jan 25, 2023
RJW Logistics Group Inc., a leading provider of retail logistics solutions for consumer-packaged goods, is leasing 600,000 square feet at Mesquite's new Alcott Logistics Station and expects to bring over 200 jobs to the region.
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Lonny Warner is the new CEO at Reddy Ice.

Reddy Ice Taps Veteran Business Leader as CEO, President and Board Member

by | Jan 10, 2023

Dallas-based Reddy Ice LLC, the largest manufacturer and distributor of packaged ice in North America, announced the appointment of Lonny Warner as chief executive officer and president and as a member of its board of directors.

“We are pleased that Lonny has accepted the role as CEO at Reddy Ice,” Board Chair Shawn Malleck said in a statement....

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Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport Named a Top 20 U.S. Cargo Airport by the FAA
by | Oct 11, 2022
The airport moved up three spots to No. 20 in the FAA rankings. It landed more than 2.4 billion pounds of cargo in 2021, a volume increase of nearly 46% from the previous year.
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Visionaries Convene in North Texas to Discuss Supply Chain Innovation
Forward Fort Worth, hosted by Hillwood, brought together both public and private sectors to discuss trends and build partnerships in the mobility industry.
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Innovative Spaces: Omni Logistics Opens New Dallas HQ
by | May 23, 2022
Omni Logistics' new 52,000 square foot headquarters in the Cypress Waters development "strikes a balance between collaboration and privacy," the company says. Its 85 Dallas-based employees have a semi-open seating plan, outdoor decks for collaborating and socializing, and "wellness rooms" for nursing babies or chilling out. And oh yes—lots of high-tech business features, too.

Designed by HKS Architects, the new HQ will be 100% renewable energy-powered, the company says.
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