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Smart move by @flexport

Big day for supply chain technology acquisitions! First - in returns software, @optoroinc sold to @BlueYonder. Second - in the continuing convergence between freight and finance tech, Denim sold to @Trckstopdotcom. Supply chain software consolidators are springing into action

What should $Uber do with Uber Freight? https://t.co/LcFqqCKfJd

Excellent insights from Cathy Morrow Roberson on the international growth opportunity in logistics. @FedEx and @UPS are right to look to Europe, Asia, and Latin America for growth. Acquisitions such as Frigo-Trans and new facilities in places like Vianen (Netherlands), Brest

In this week's Supply Chains: see how tech and M&A and reshaping the testing and inspection (TICC) market. In brief: We are witnessing a true inflection point in the TICC industry. Last month, SGS, the largest company in the industry, signed a $1.33 billion deal to acquire ATS

How do you make money during the worst freight recession in modern US history? The C.H. Robinson blueprint is clear: cut costs. Yes, I'm oversimplifying, as they have also made investments in AI, streamlined workflow, and targeted key lanes. But the 27% headcount reduction over

Despite the freight industry headwinds, there are riches in niches. @rxoinc just reported its LTL freight brokerage is up 45% year over year. Smart brokers can and will take advantage of these and other niche opportunities! https://t.co/uTbyac2yjh

Lyric just raised $43.5M, led by @insightpartners, to expand its AI platform for supply chain operations. Kudos to Ganesh Ramakrishna and all involved! https://t.co/x2vTNKZuZL

De Minimis = De Trade Loophole Government regulation often starts out as a solution to a specific problem, but then morphs into something much bigger. And the unforeseen consequences can sometimes dwarf the original goal. De Minimis is one of those cases. In 1938, Congress

Despite the global trade slowdown, @Maersk is raising its full-year guidance for 2025 earnings. With over $55 billion in revenue, Maersk is a bellwether for the global supply chain industry. So this is a positive surprise. What explains this? Key factors include 1. Strength in

Walmart Extends US Supply Chain Changes to Global Operations

Excited to see @TrimbleCorpNews roll out its freight marketplace! CEO Rob Painter described "real time capacity sourcing for shippers, carriers and brokers.” Looking forward to seeing more options for the logistics industry! https://t.co/dV1tCwa45a

Triumph is poised to scale up its intelligence business unit https://t.co/ViqKPzysWa

@Flexport is selling its @convoyteam technology to @datfreightteam. This is a notable deal for several reasons, including five in particular: 1. Flexport is flipping a $16M acquisition into a $250M sale - albeit after having added customers, revenue, and capabilities. 2. DAT

It’s been a few weeks since I shared our partnership with Tint, and things are off to a great start. I have some other "Key" Standard Fleet updates to share. But first, here's a picture of me in a frunk. /1

Fleet management and driver safety software is growing in importance. That's one takeaway from Motive's $150M pre-IPO raise, led by Kleiner Perkins and AllianceBernstein. Motive has grown to $500M in ARR, illustrating the growth potential in the $150B fleet tracking marketplace.

China is choking off supply of critical minerals to the US defense industry. This is why America needs to strengthen and diversify its supply chain sources. https://t.co/OxS8UaT1So

Will tariffs cause a recession? https://t.co/7wIYWmu7pL

Congratulations to Offshift and Dr. Mark Manera on their sale to Project 61. Another successful BGSA Supply Chain Shark Tank finalist! https://t.co/zXAoa0fEUr

Wait, logistics is hard? 🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/5Y8BaudVwr