Hurricane Helen Nears Landfall ALAN Provides Logistics Aid

Hurricane Helen Nears Landfall ALAN Provides Logistics Aid

The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) has released its hurricane season logistics preparedness guide, assisting businesses in preparing for Hurricane Helene. The guide emphasizes safety first, leveraging ALAN's Supply Chain Intelligence Center for the latest information, proactively offering or requesting support, and avoiding unauthorized actions. ALAN encourages collaboration, urging support for relief efforts through donations and other means, to collectively address the challenges posed by hurricanes. The guide aims to improve logistics coordination and ensure effective aid delivery during and after the storm.

01/01/2026 Logistics
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Americold Acquires Agro Merchants for 174B in Global Food Expansion

Americold Acquires Agro Merchants for 174B in Global Food Expansion

Americold's $1.74 billion acquisition of Agro Merchants Group aims to expand its global cold chain footprint, enhance service capabilities, and address the surging cold chain demand driven by fresh food e-commerce. This move will intensify competition with Lineage Logistics, propelling the cold chain logistics industry towards intelligence and service excellence. It signals a broader development space for the cold chain logistics market, with increased focus on efficiency and technology to meet the evolving needs of the fresh food supply chain.

01/29/2026 Logistics
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Kuehnenagel Temasek Back Logistics Tech Startups

Kuehnenagel Temasek Back Logistics Tech Startups

Kuehne + Nagel has partnered with Temasek to establish a joint venture dedicated to investing in logistics technology startups. The focus will be on areas like big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and robotics. This initiative aims to transform traditional business models, enhance efficiency, and improve customer value. This move reflects the logistics industry's embrace of innovation and accelerated digital transformation, signaling further investment and changes within the sector. The joint venture underscores the growing importance of technology in reshaping the future of logistics.

01/27/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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CH Robinson Launches Aidriven Autonomous Supply Chain

CH Robinson Launches Aidriven Autonomous Supply Chain

C.H. Robinson introduces 'Autonomous Supply Chain,' an AI-powered intelligent ecosystem designed to think, learn, adapt, and act. This system aims to optimize logistics processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs. It empowers logistics professionals to focus on more strategic tasks, driving the entire industry towards greater intelligence. The Autonomous Supply Chain leverages AI to create a more responsive and efficient supply chain, ultimately benefiting businesses through improved performance and reduced operational expenses. This initiative represents a significant step towards the future of logistics.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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AI in Logistics Falls Short of Industry Expectations

AI in Logistics Falls Short of Industry Expectations

This article explores the current application of artificial intelligence in the logistics industry and the challenges it faces. While AI promises to achieve more efficient supply chain connections, actual applications remain largely localized, making overall transformation a daunting task. Logistics companies must focus on infrastructure development and collaboration with partners while actively pursuing AI, especially considering varying levels of digital maturity and real-world constraints.

08/07/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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UPS Wins USPS Air Cargo Contract Altering Logistics Sector

UPS Wins USPS Air Cargo Contract Altering Logistics Sector

UPS winning the USPS air cargo contract marks a reshaping of the logistics landscape. Experts analyze that USPS's strategic transformation, FedEx's profit considerations, and UPS's strategic advantages were key factors. This move will impact market competition, potentially prompting FedEx to adjust its strategies, while UPS welcomes development opportunities. In the future, the logistics industry will pay more attention to intelligence, digitalization, and green practices.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Electric Trucks Transform Port Logistics for Sustainability

Electric Trucks Transform Port Logistics for Sustainability

Forum Mobility accelerates the adoption of electric trucks in ports through financing and partnerships, aiming to reshape the logistics ecosystem and achieve environmental, economic, and social benefits. US ports are actively adapting to trade changes by investing in infrastructure, data analytics, and inland transportation. In the future, technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain will be deeply integrated to promote intelligent, automated, and sustainable logistics development.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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CH Robinson Launches Aidriven Supply Chain Platform

CH Robinson Launches Aidriven Supply Chain Platform

C.H. Robinson introduces "Agentic Supply Chain," an AI-powered intelligent system designed to "think, learn, adapt, and act" to optimize transportation efficiency and reduce costs. This move signifies the logistics industry's accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence, foreshadowing the emergence of more intelligent solutions that will revolutionize traditional logistics models. However, it also highlights the need to address data security and privacy concerns associated with these advanced technologies.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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JD Logistics Expands Largeitem Shipping Options

JD Logistics Expands Largeitem Shipping Options

JD Logistics has upgraded its large item delivery service, now supporting the simultaneous shipment of up to four boxes. Users need to communicate with customer service in advance to confirm the shipping method and pay attention to packaging, document retention, and timely feedback. The future of large item logistics will focus on intelligence, personalization, and green practices. This upgrade aims to provide a more convenient and efficient shipping experience for customers dealing with bulky items, reflecting JD Logistics' commitment to improving its service offerings.

01/19/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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