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The third party logistics provider (3PL) WWEX has completed its planned merger with shipping and fulfillment solution provider Auctane in a move first announced in March by the financial backer of the deal, the investment firm Thomas Bravo. https://t.co/RsntsUgtOz

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Mega retailer Target Corp. on Monday opened its newest and largest food distribution center, launching a 529,000-square-foot facility in Thornton, Colorado, that represents a $367 million investment and will serve 129 stores. https://t.co/SpU7TYSJZU

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In an effort to streamline the messy proliferation of apps on the handheld computers that warehouse employees use to scan barcodes and manage tasks, Zebra Technologies Co. has launched a platform that serves as a single “super-app.” https://t.co/F91GznrheW

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National Forklift Safety Day Chair Carl Modesette has made product safety both a focus and a commitment throughout his career at Logisnext Americas. https://t.co/qJdEb4uqBa

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Cannabis accessory supply company boosts fulfillment speed and accuracy with a trio of integrated warehouse automation solutions. https://t.co/ldIWjUaW0L

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FedEx Corp. has completed its planned spin-off of FedEx Freight, creating an independent, publicly traded company in the North American less-than-truckload (LTL) industry. https://t.co/vTfI3aScAN

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A report on material handling business dynamics showed a “significant improvement” in May from the weakness reported in April, according to a monthly measurement from Prestige Economics. https://t.co/aw8einQ6yL

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Gaining a better understanding of current freight markets is why DC Velocity is partnering with U.S. Bank each quarter to present the “U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index Report.” https://t.co/emsaZD4LKf

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National Forklift Safety Day is June 9! Register today for free, livestreamed presentations by experts on forklift and industrial safety, from 9 to 11 a.m. Eastern. Hosted by the Industrial Truck Association.

Sign up now: https://t.co/Dtf4vbJPCM

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President Trump had an historic meeting two weeks with China’s President Xi. Our guest this week is Matt Lekstutis, director at Efficio, who discusses what took place, international trade and world-wide threats to supply chains. https://t.co/gT80wF93et

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The New York venture capital and private equity firm TMV has launched a $200 million venture fund dedicated to maritime and logistics innovation and safety.
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Global shipping industry group the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has launched an international framework to regulate autonomous ships operating with little or no human crew. https://t.co/XjDVjpMqw9

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Parcel delivery firm DHL eCommerce will use the United States Postal Service (USPS) as its exclusive provider of last-mile delivery service, under a “multi-year,” $10 billion agreement. https://t.co/RtESkHorMz

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Federal transportation regulators have rolled out a new registration system for truck drivers and other motor carriers, saying the “Motus” tool replaces a decades-old network of loosely connected applications that allowed too much fraud. https://t.co/UPy8XtLpHk

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After years of pilot projects and technology validation, the drone industry is shifting its focus to a search for applications that demonstrate measurable value like safe flight, data collection, and meeting repeatable operational goals. https://t.co/iRCleStlZ0

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The New Jersey-based online pallet-trading marketplace PalletTrader is planning to expand its managed service program and digital eMarketplace for pallet sourcing and supply to Canadian shippers, the firm said. https://t.co/jlwuHdj5hA

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As supply chain planning (SCP) organizations rush to demonstrate results from agentic AI, many of them face risks from hype and “agent washing,” according to a report from analyst firm Gartner. https://t.co/WTA0LBLTT2

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Buyers of forklift and pallet-handing technology are upbeat in 2026, with many expecting to increase capital expenditures on such equipment this year compared to 2025. https://t.co/ttXSYkkzyu

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U.S. ports face the need for $6.7 billion in cargo equipment investment over the next five years to maintain their efficiency, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE). https://t.co/Y6N2WT5hXa

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A U.S. Supreme Court ruling could change the freight industry as we know it, especially the brokerage part of freight movement. Our guest this week is Hannah Hurckes, Founder and CEO of Boss Lady Logistics, who shares details of this landmark decision. https://t.co/gT80wF93et