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Crocs Expands its Main European Distribution Center in the Netherlands

US-based shoe manufacturer Crocs is expanding its main European distribution center in the Dutch logistics sector. The globally known company recently broke ground for a 35,000 square meter distribution center at DistriPark Dordrecht, a new logistics business park in the province of South Holland. Expected to open in spring of 2021, the Dordrecht distribution center will increase Crocs’ presence in the Netherlands. Crocs decided to expand operations in the ... [+]

TAPA Appoints Advisory Board to Help Shape Future in EMEA

The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has established a new Advisory Board in its Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region to spearhead its transformation into an end-to-end supply chain resilience organization under the leadership of President & CEO, Thorsten Neumann. The four Advisory Board ... [+]

Walmart making $220 million investment in Dorchester County

Walmart recently announced plans to build a $220 million distribution center in Dorchester County, near Ridgeville, SC. The DC will benefit the Port of Charleston. “Walmart is the recognized leader in supply chain innovation and performance,” said S.C. Ports Authority President and CEO Jim ... [+]

Transship Integrates Loadsure Digital Cargo Insurance

Loadsure recently announced its partnership with automated freight forwarding platform, Transship—a partnership that brings Loadsure's market-leading, fully-digital cargo insurance solution to the international stage. In just moments, international freight brokers can now protect their perishable goods with pay-as-you-go, wrap-around coverage through the Transship platform, while ... [+]

TAPA, BSI Collaboration

The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the supply chain services and solutions division at BSI to support the digital transformation of its supply chain Security Standards audit processes and to increase its members’ access to new levels of ... [+]

New plant-based manufacturer sets up at EIA

More private investment is coming to Edmonton International Airport (EIA) in 2020. Manufacturing company Plant Plus will be establishing their production line in the Edmonton Metro Region as the newest tenant in EIA’s Airport City beginning in early July. Plant Plus’ Plant Fiber Polymer tech (PFP ... [+]

Pilot Acquires 5 Franchise Stations in Strategic Markets

Pilot Freight Services (Pilot) has acquired five franchise stations in strategic markets in the Midwest and along the US and Mexico border. Effective July 1, 2020, the franchises will be seamlessly integrated into Pilot's corporate organization with no disruption in service offerings or senior management. The ... [+]

Formula 1® is back: the 2020 season is due to restart in Austria

With the first of two race weekends at Spielberg following the coronavirus-induced hiatus, Formula 1® is poised to kick off the 2020 season, which will see the pinnacle of motorsport celebrate its seventieth anniversary. The two races in Austria are the first in a revised ... [+]

SEKO Advises Retailers, Etailers

Retailers, direct-to-consumer brands, marketplaces and marketplace sellers must take action now to protect their Cross Border eCommerce margins as Global postal rates into the U.S. get start to soar by as much as 150% from today - because they will struggle to pass on additional ... [+]

C.H. Robinson Uncovers Millions in Savings for States in Need

C. H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest logistics companies, and a member of the volunteer Minnesota Task Force that brought together government and private organizations to get personal protective equipment (PPE) for the state, today revealed costly transportation and logistics trends that are adding to budgetary challenges for states ... [+]

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