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Trace Register and ReposiTrak Announce Alliance to Help Retailers, Wholesalers and Seafood Suppliers with FSMA 204 Food Traceability

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Data Management, Technology, Food, Beverage, Transport, Public Safety, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Public Policy, Government, Environment, Restaurant, Bar, Sustainability, FDA, Food safety, TRAK, Seafood, KDES-FM, FSMA, FTL, Data management

Trace Register, the seafood industry’s top provider of full-chain traceability and data management services, and ReposiTrak (NYSE: TRAK), the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, today announced their work together to advance FSMA 204 compliance for retailers, wholesalers and seafood suppliers.

Key Points: 
  • Trace Register, the seafood industry’s top provider of full-chain traceability and data management services, and ReposiTrak (NYSE: TRAK), the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, today announced their work together to advance FSMA 204 compliance for retailers, wholesalers and seafood suppliers.
  • The fast, easy exchange of FDA-required Key Data Elements (KDEs) is now possible between seafood suppliers and the retailers and wholesalers they serve.
  • During that same time, ReposiTrak has built a network of 30,000 companies (including more than 1,000 seafood suppliers) sharing regulatory, financial and compliance documentation, as well as traceability data to meet the requirements of the FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law.
  • The ReposiTrak Traceability Network is the world’s first operating FSMA 204 food traceability solution, used by more than 5,000 retail locations, 2,000 suppliers and dozens of distribution centers.

China Less-than-truckload (Direct Line, Local Freight, Express Freight) Industry Report 2024-2028 Featuring S.F, ANE Cayman, ZTO Express, Deppon Logistics, Yunda Express, Yimidida - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Other Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport, Other Automotive, Automotive, LTL, Express, Telephone numbers in Hungary, Commerce, Omnichannel, Face, FTL, Direct Line, COVID-19, Growth, Cargo

The "China Less-than-truckload (LTL) Market (Direct Line & Local Freight Operators and Express Freight Networks): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2024-2028)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "China Less-than-truckload (LTL) Market (Direct Line & Local Freight Operators and Express Freight Networks): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2024-2028)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • China road transportation market is anticipated to reach US$ 1.09 trillion in 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.33% during the period spanning 2024-2028.
  • China Less-than-truckload (LTL) market is anticipated to reach US$357.94 billion in 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.49% during the period spanning 2024-2028.
  • Further, China's express freight network market can be divided into two models: Freight Partner Platform Model and Direct Model.

Redwood Logistics Champions Successful Supply Chain Transformation for Placon

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Cloud, OTM, LTL, Risk, Sequoioideae, ERP, TMS, FTL, Cargo

CHICAGO, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Redwood Logistics (Redwood), one of the fastest growing fourth party logistics (4PL) providers in North America, today announced the results of their seamless logistics transition for Placon, a top producer of consumer packaging products.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Redwood Logistics (Redwood), one of the fastest growing fourth party logistics (4PL) providers in North America, today announced the results of their seamless logistics transition for Placon, a top producer of consumer packaging products.
  • Within the tight time frame of 90 days, Redwood leveraged its logistics execution expertise and technology solutions to orchestrate Placon's supply chain operations, generating considerable savings and significantly improving service delivery.
  • "An orchestrated and integrated supply chain isn't just a value-add in today's market—it's essential to gain a competitive advantage," added Mike Reed, Chief Product Officer at Redwood Logistics.
  • "By leveraging our 4PL approach to supply chain technology and logistics execution orchestration, Redwood provided Placon not just with a TMS solution, but with a strategic advantage that catalyzes business growth and resilience against disruptions."

Unishippers Ranked #1 in Shipping Services and Among the Top Overall Franchises

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
FTL, Growth, LTL, Interface (computing), Luigi, Senior, Franchise, Cargo

The 2024 Franchise 500® ranks Unishippers as a top franchise for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power.

Key Points: 
  • The 2024 Franchise 500® ranks Unishippers as a top franchise for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power.
  • It's a testament to our commitment to make Unishippers a premiere place for sales professionals to start a business."
  • Its 200+ franchises specialize in helping SMBs find affordable solutions for every shipping challenge — from evaluating and streamlining supply chains to selecting the right transportation type and everything in between.
  • To learn more about franchise opportunities at Unishippers, please visit www.unishippersfranchise.com .

GS1 US Releases Suite of Resources To Help Food Industry Address U.S. FDA Requirements

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
GS1, EDI, FTL, Freight transport, Food safety, GS1 US, Record, EPCIS, KDES-FM, FDA, Critical, Food, FSMA, Medical device

EWING, N.J., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GS1 US has published a new suite of resources to help companies address the requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204). The documents are designed to help trading partners understand how they can use GS1 Standards to meet the stringent recordkeeping requirements for "high-risk" foods.

Key Points: 
  • EWING, N.J., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GS1 US has published a new suite of resources to help companies address the requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204).
  • The documents are designed to help trading partners understand how they can use GS1 Standards to meet the stringent recordkeeping requirements for "high-risk" foods.
  • These requirements apply to entities that manufacture, process, pack or hold foods listed in the FDA's Food Traceability List (FTL).
  • The module provides an interactive overview of FSMA Rule 204 requirements and how to utilize the GS1 System of Standards to help meet those requirements.

ReposiTrak Adds Six New Produce Companies to Its Rapidly Expanding Food Traceability Network

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Supply Chain Management, Retail, Technology, Software, Internet, Food, Beverage, TRAK, CTE, Restaurant, FDA, RTN, FTL, Vegetable, Software as a service, KDES-FM, Grocery store

ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK), the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, leveraging its established inventory management and out-of-stock reduction SaaS platform, today announced the addition of six produce companies to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN).

Key Points: 
  • ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK), the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, leveraging its established inventory management and out-of-stock reduction SaaS platform, today announced the addition of six produce companies to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN).
  • These new members will efficiently exchange intricate, FDA-required Key Data Elements (KDEs) for each Critical Tracking Event (CTE) in their supply chains, ensuring proactive compliance well before the January 2026 deadline.
  • “ReposiTrak can track FTL foods, all foods in a single category or even every food you sell.”
    The ReposiTrak Traceability Network requires no additional hardware or software and the ReposiTrak team assists in making the connections needed under the new regulation.
  • Suppliers can connect to an unlimited number of trading partners and begin sharing data for a low, flat fee and there is no cost to retailers.

Transfix Partners with Rocket Shipping to Offer Enhanced LTL Experience

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Intermodal transport, LTL, Intelligence, FTL, Partnership, Cargo

NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Transfix, Inc. today announced an enhancement to its Shipper App, introducing a Less Than Truckload (LTL) quoting and tendering feature, powered by a strategic partnership with Rocket Shipping. This innovative collaboration marks a significant expansion of Shipper App's multi-modal, source-to-settle platform capabilities, now encompassing Full Truckload (FTL), Intermodal, and LTL freight operations.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership leverages Rocket Shipping's deep LTL expertise to offer shippers enhanced carrier management, issue mitigation, and competitive shipping rates.
  • Enhanced LTL Experience: With Rocket Shipping's expertise and Transfix's modern, easy-to-use platform, users can expect an upgraded experience in LTL operations, from issue resolution to carrier management.
  • Gabe Pankonin, CEO of Rocket Shipping, added, "We're thrilled to partner with Transfix to power their LTL service offerings.
  • For more information about the Transfix Shipper App and its new LTL capabilities, visit Transfix's website.

Flexport Launches the Convoy Platform, Restores Leading Trucking Technology to Market

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
SAN, Broker, FTL, Quality control, SJS, Ecosystem, Intellectual property, Cargo

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Flexport, a global logistics technology leader, announced the launch of the Convoy Platform, a technology platform that offers global shippers access to a trucking capacity marketplace of small carriers and owner-operators. The launch marked the first milestone since Flexport acquired Convoy, Inc.'s technology and intellectual property in November 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The launch marked the first milestone since Flexport acquired Convoy, Inc.'s technology and intellectual property in November 2023.
  • As part of Flexport's continued investment to strengthen the ecosystem of the trucking industry, Flexport plans to expand the offerings of the Convoy Platform for brokers in Q2 2024.
  • We're thrilled to restore this transformative trucking technology to the industry," said Flexport EVP and Head of Trucking, Bill Driegert.
  • Flexport, Inc. purchased the Convoy app and related intellectual property from Convoy, Inc. in November 2023.

Deliveright Caps Record Year for Revenue and New Shippers, Expands Delivery Lanes to Cover 50 States and Canada

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Software, Supply Chain Management, Online Retail, Internet, Transportation, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Travel, Retail, Trucking, Transport, Logistics, City, LTL, FTL, Research

Deliveright also increased delivery lanes to cover all 50 states, giving the company’s customers the added benefit of true first-to-last-mile white glove delivery nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • Deliveright also increased delivery lanes to cover all 50 states, giving the company’s customers the added benefit of true first-to-last-mile white glove delivery nationwide.
  • Deliveright recently released research exploring the connection between delivery experience and overall customer satisfaction.
  • The study analyzed some of the largest furniture retailers’ customer reviews and found that 20% of reviews overall mention negative delivery experiences.
  • This highlights the importance delivery plays in overall customer satisfaction and sentiment towards a brand.

Venture 53 Announces Strategic Investment in Optym, Paving the Way for Optimization Innovation in the Transportation Industry

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Growth, Software, LTL, Rail transport by country, FTL, Venture, Transport

DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Venture 53, a pure-play industry-focused transportation and logistics fund, proudly announced today its strategic investment in Optym, a trailblazer in optimization solutions for the transportation industry. The investment comes as a testament to Optym's unparalleled leadership in transportation optimization as acknowledged by industry expert and Venture 53 Co-Founder Pat Martin.

Key Points: 
  • Venture 53, a pure-play industry-focused transportation and logistics fund, proudly announced today its strategic investment in Optym, a trailblazer in optimization solutions for the transportation industry.
  • DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Venture 53, a pure-play industry-focused transportation and logistics fund, proudly announced today its strategic investment in Optym, a trailblazer in optimization solutions for the transportation industry.
  • The investment comes as a testament to Optym's unparalleled leadership in transportation optimization as acknowledged by industry expert and Venture 53 Co-Founder Pat Martin.
  • They are the clear leader in optimization in the transportation industry," industry expert and Venture 53 Co-Founder Pat Martin said.