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Aurora autonomous truck outside Aurora's new Houston terminal, which is designed to support and service driverless trucks at a commercial scale. [Photo: Aurora]
Aurora Opens Driverless Truck Terminal in Houston to Bookend Its I-45 South Dallas Terminal
by Lance Murray | 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.
by Lance Murray |
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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by Lance Murray |
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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by Lance Murray |
Sep 20, 2023
The DFW hires will be part of the 250,000 employees the company aims to bring on board throughout the U.S. in full-time, seasonal, and part-time roles across its operations network. Amazon has roughly 20 facilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and said that more than 28,000 of the new workers will be in Texas.
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J.J. Schickel, CEO of Omni Logistics [Photo Omni]
Dallas’ Omni Logistics To Merge with Forward Air After Companies Earned $3.7B Revenue Over 12 Mos.
by Lance Murray | 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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by Lance Murray |
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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by Lance Murray |
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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by Lance Murray |
Mar 21, 2023
Two North Texas supply chain veterans—Reid Klosowsky and Bill Maroney, in partnership with Frisco-based NT Logistics— have founded and launched Freight Think, a logistics-oriented advisory group. "We strive to improve profit margins for our clients—everyday shippers—who, for lack of time or expertise, cannot manage their transportation costs like the Fortune 100," Klosowsky says.
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Trinity Industries Acquires RSI Logistics in Deal Valued at $70M
by Lance Murray | 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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by Lance Murray |
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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by Lance Murray |
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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by Lance Murray |
Jan 11, 2023
Trinity Industries Inc. CEO and President Jean Savage has been named as the League of Railway Women 2022 Railway Woman of the Year, the company announced....
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Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport at night. {Photo Courtesy Hillwood]
Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport Named a Top 20 U.S. Cargo Airport by the FAA
by Lance Murray | 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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by AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone |
Jun 28, 2022
Forward Fort Worth, hosted by Hillwood, brought together both public and private sectors to discuss trends and build partnerships in the mobility industry.
sponsored by AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone
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by David Seeley |
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.
Designed by HKS Architects, the new HQ will be 100% renewable energy-powered, the company says.
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by Quincy Preston |
Mar 17, 2022
Dallas Fort Worth International is one of just two airports in North America to have a CEIV Pharma certified community. The designation puts DFW and its supply chain stakeholders in a top tier for the safe handling of pharmaceuticals and other highly sensitive materials.
DFW's Milton De la Paz is leading efforts to capitalize on the region's status as a cargo gateway in the life science sector.
DFW's Milton De la Paz is leading efforts to capitalize on the region's status as a cargo gateway in the life science sector.
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