OTR

Barilla Achieves 80% Visibility into Ocean and Over-the-Road Shipments with FourKites

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Technology, Other Transport, Trucking, Supermarket, Rail, Maritime, Air, Transport, Food, Beverage, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Software, Audio, Video, Retail, Data Management, Convenience Store, Artificial Intelligence, Senior, ETAS, OTR, Panama Canal, Communication, Dynamics, Face, Partnership, Intermodal freight transport

Barilla, the world leader in pasta production, announced today that it has achieved 80% visibility into the entire lifecycle of its ocean and road shipments, thanks to leading supply chain visibility provider FourKites ®.

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  • Barilla, the world leader in pasta production, announced today that it has achieved 80% visibility into the entire lifecycle of its ocean and road shipments, thanks to leading supply chain visibility provider FourKites ®.
  • Each week, the company moves more than 2,000 loads from Italy to over 120 countries via over-the-road (OTR) and ocean shipments.
  • Barilla started its collaboration with FourKites by using the company’s OTR visibility and then expanded coverage to include visibility into all its ocean shipments.
  • FourKites recently announced several enhancements to its next-generation ocean visibility platform, Dynamic Ocean® .

Barilla Achieves 80% Visibility into Ocean and Over-the-Road Shipments with FourKites®

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Software, Supply Chain Management, Professional Services, Data Management, Supermarket, Technology, Food, Beverage, Artificial Intelligence, Retail, Data Analytics, Transport, Logistics, Senior, ETAS, OTR, Panama Canal, Communication, Dynamics, Face, Partnership, Intermodal freight transport

Barilla, the world leader in pasta production, has announced that it has achieved 80% visibility into the entire lifecycle of its ocean and road shipments, thanks to leading supply chain visibility provider FourKites .

Key Points: 
  • Barilla, the world leader in pasta production, has announced that it has achieved 80% visibility into the entire lifecycle of its ocean and road shipments, thanks to leading supply chain visibility provider FourKites .
  • Barilla has an intricate logistics operation that includes 30 production sites, 15 of which are in Italy and 15 abroad.
  • Each week, the company moves more than 2,000 loads from Italy to over 120 countries via road and ocean shipments.
  • Barilla started its collaboration with FourKites by using the company’s over-the-road (OTR) visibility and then expanded coverage to include visibility into all its ocean shipments.

OTR Solutions Expands Fintech Portfolio with Acquisition of Epay Manager, A Back-Office Automation and Carrier Payments Platform for Freight Brokers

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
AP, Pain, Collection, TMS, Automation, API, OTR, Acquisition, LLP, Cargo

"The acquisition of Epay Manager reflects our commitment to our ongoing mission of bringing value-enhancing solutions to the logistics industry," said OTR Solutions CEO, Fritz Owens.

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  • "The acquisition of Epay Manager reflects our commitment to our ongoing mission of bringing value-enhancing solutions to the logistics industry," said OTR Solutions CEO, Fritz Owens.
  • OTR Solutions will leverage Epay Manager's robust portfolio of valuable integrations with transportation management systems (TMS), which allow brokers to implement back-office automation with unrivaled transparency for their carrier partners.
  • The acquisition combines Epay Manager's revolutionary approach to carrier relationship, invoice, and payments management with OTR Solutions' robust working capital and suite of solutions.
  • "At OTR, we recognize the pivotal role of robust carrier relationships in accessing capacity, and the acquisition of Epay Manager gives brokers opportunities to cultivate these connections."

ITS Logistics Releases ContainerAI: Saves Customers Tens of Millions in Demurrage and Detention Fees

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Nature, Berlin Packaging, Senior, Transport, Machine learning, ITS, Intermodal transport, Artificial intelligence, API, OTR, Logistics, Intermodal freight transport

RENO, Nev., Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ITS Logistics today announced its proprietary, custom-built container management and visibility platform, ContainerAI .

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  • RENO, Nev., Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ITS Logistics today announced its proprietary, custom-built container management and visibility platform, ContainerAI .
  • By offering comprehensive insights into the ocean voyage, trucking milestones, rail transport, and port-related charges, ContainerAI equips shippers with the foresight to reduce costs, avoid fees, and optimize supply chains.
  • Today, 99.8% of all ITS customer container movements are managed through the platform and the highest use customer—a fortune 500 manufacturing company—has already saved tens of millions of dollars in demurrage and detention fees.
  • Our customers have already experienced immediate operational and financial benefits with ContainerAI,” says Paul Brashier, Vice President of Drayage and Intermodal at ITS Logistics.

GOODYEAR ANNOUNCES THE GP-3E OFF-THE-ROAD TIRE WITH A NEW VERSATILE TREAD DESIGN FOR WHEEL LOADERS, GRADERS AND ARTICULATED DUMP TRUCKS

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Traction, E-3, G-3, L-3, OTR, Tire manufacturing

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) recently launched the GP-3E tire line to add to the Goodyear Off-the-Road (OTR) portfolio. The GP-3E line is a general purpose OTR tire offered in several sizing options that features specially formulated tread compounds engineered to support longer wear and advanced abrasion resistance for various types of underfoot conditions. A deep, versatile tread design and sizing options means the GP-3E offers toughness and flexibility to handle construction and material loading and carrying jobs.

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  • A deep, versatile tread design and sizing options means the GP-3E offers toughness and flexibility to handle construction and material loading and carrying jobs.
  • "The innovative, lightweight design of the GP-3E tire helps drive efficiency and an optimized cost per hour for the job at hand."
  • The GP-3E is equipped with the following features and benefits:
    New tread design balances traction and treadwear for a variety of applications.
  • For more information on the GP-3E tire and the rest of Goodyear's OTR offerings, visit www.GoodyearOTR.com .

Virtual Internet Announces New Virtual Messenger

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
SMS, Wi-Fi, Microsoft, TextSecure, Travel, Network, Secret, WhatsApp, Signal Protocol, RCS, THG Ingenuity Cloud Services, Skype, Messages (Google), Mobile phone, Silent Circle, Secrecy, SAN, Open Whisper Systems, Internet, Apple, Android, Privacy, Human, Messenger (software), Viber, Whisper Systems, Virtual, Communication, App, OTR

SINGAPORE and SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Internet announced the completion of the new Virtual Messenger, a secure messaging platform that has been completely re-engineered for security, privacy, and performance. Virtual Messenger is now the most secure messaging platform in the industry.

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  • Virtual Messenger not just an App, it is a Network
    SINGAPORE and SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Internet announced the completion of the new Virtual Messenger, a secure messaging platform that has been completely re-engineered for security, privacy, and performance.
  • Virtual Messenger extending support for SMS and incorporating RCS makes Virtual Messenger the most backwards and forwards compatible messaging platform available.
  • Both Virtual Messenger and Virtual 5G individually and together eliminate the unencrypted exposure that occurs when sending messages between Apple and Android.
  • Virtual Messenger and Virtual 5G enable secure messaging to achieve its intent and be fully secure both universally and globally.

Carlisle TyrFil Expands Its Asia Presence to Manufacture Off-the-Road (OTR) Premium Tyre Flatproofing Technology in China

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Off-Road Trucks & SUVs, Manufacturing, Tires & Rubber, Automotive, Chemicals, Plastics, Coal mining, Glass, OEM, Safety, Multimedia, Nail, OTR, COVID, Rail transport, Global Sales Law Project

Carlisle TyrFil is the premium global manufacturer and distributor of polyurethane tyre fill for Off-the-Road (OTR) commercial earthmoving and mining industrial vehicles.

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  • Carlisle TyrFil is the premium global manufacturer and distributor of polyurethane tyre fill for Off-the-Road (OTR) commercial earthmoving and mining industrial vehicles.
  • Since its inception in 1971, the TyrFil™ brand has offered a sustainable, alternative tyre technology solution to eliminate costly and dangerous tyre flats on the job site.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114834870/en/
    Carlisle TyrFil Flatproofing technology virtually eliminates Off-the-Road (OTR) vehicle tyre flats on the job.
  • With the use of TyrFil flatproofing, OTR vehicles can effectively operate over typical worksite debris—such as nails, glass, sharp rocks, and rebar—without unexpected tyre flats.

STG Logistics Completes Acquisition of Best Dedicated Solutions

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Acquisition, Organization, OTR, BDS, Culture, STG, Temperature, SVP, Transport, Management

CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STG Logistics ("STG"), a national leader in port-to-door supply chain solutions, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Best Dedicated Solutions ("BDS"), a leading over-the-road ("OTR") transportation provider focused on a variety of services and modes. The acquisition agreement was previously announced on June 1, 2023. With the acquisition complete, STG adds expedited, dry van, temperature control and flatbed OTR transportation solutions to its existing intermodal, drayage, and facility-based containerized logistics services, which includes the nation's largest network of container freight station and transload facilities.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STG Logistics ("STG"), a national leader in port-to-door supply chain solutions, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Best Dedicated Solutions ("BDS"), a leading over-the-road ("OTR") transportation provider focused on a variety of services and modes.
  • With the acquisition complete, STG adds expedited, dry van, temperature control and flatbed OTR transportation solutions to its existing intermodal, drayage, and facility-based containerized logistics services, which includes the nation's largest network of container freight station and transload facilities.
  • Danny Esplin, CEO of BDS, moves into the role of SVP of OTR Solutions with STG, serving as a senior member of STG's executive leadership team.
  • "We are excited to move forward as one organization with the ability to now offer customers a complete containerized logistics solution," said Paul Svindland, CEO of STG.

WARP Announces Integration with Banyan Technology to Give Users Increased Carrier Visibility and Streamline Over-The-Road Shipping Operations

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Transportation management system, TMS, Parcel, OTR, Entrepreneurship, LTL, WARP, Live Connect, LIVE, Partnership, Less-than-truckload shipping, Cargo, Truckload shipping

Banyan’s WARP Middle Mile integration enables LIVE Connect® to expand OTR carrier rating and execution inside users Transportation Management Systems (TMS) across the Truckload (TL), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Local Carrier and Parcel modes.

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  • Banyan’s WARP Middle Mile integration enables LIVE Connect® to expand OTR carrier rating and execution inside users Transportation Management Systems (TMS) across the Truckload (TL), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Local Carrier and Parcel modes.
  • In turn, this reduces the number of additional carrier logins and keystrokes needed to execute and manage shipments.
  • “I am excited that we have partnered with WARP to further expand our OTR shipping capabilities for clients,” said Brian Smith, CEO of Banyan.
  • “Banyan customers are now able to access a new type of LTL service powered by multiple vehicle types and tech-powered cross docks” said Daniel Sokolovsky, WARP CEO and Co-Founder.

Education Resources, Inc. Announces 24th Annual Therapies in the School Conference A Live Virtual Webinar - November 16 and 17, 2023

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Person-centered therapy, OTR/L, Therapy, EST, OTR, Conference, MSW, DPT, Learning, School, Student, LCSW, Indian Public Schools' Conference, Gifted Education Resource Institute, Purdue University, Education, ERI, Parent, OTD, Nursing, OT

BOSTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Resources, Inc. (ERI) announces the 24th Annual Therapies in the School Conference, a live virtual webinar set for November 16 and 17, 2023 at 9:30 am EST (US). The 24th annual conference is back for the fourth year in a row as a virtual offering, where school-based therapists and professionals will learn the latest techniques from world-renowned faculty.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Resources, Inc. (ERI) announces the 24th Annual Therapies in the School Conference, a live virtual webinar set for November 16 and 17, 2023 at 9:30 am EST (US).
  • The 24th annual conference is back for the fourth year in a row as a virtual offering, where school-based therapists and professionals will learn the latest techniques from world-renowned faculty.
  • Participants can expect to receive new and easily applicable, evidence-based tools and strategies to help improve learning outcomes for their students.
  • Denise T., an OTR from New York, said: "Very engaging presenters on a lot of different topics.