Press Releases
| LG Electronics, Bosch and IBM discuss the rise of Industry 4.0 in the supply chain | The hi-tech and electronics supply chain is experiencing major disruption. Cutting edge technologies such as robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual reality and machine learning are ushering in a new era of seamless manufacturing automation. While massive opportunity exists, organisations must move fast to keep up with a fast changing industry landscape. | 2017-02-01 14:59 |
| Ekol opens a new intermodal connection | Ekol Logistics executes the strategy to develop more intermodal connections in Europe. In line with this objective Ekol opens a new block train service between Trieste, Italy, and Kiel, Germany. Apart from this new train, Ekol will offer a sea connection between Kiel and Goteborg in Sweden offered by Stena Line. | 2017-01-25 16:31 |
| UPS Acquires Freightex Ltd. to Accelerate Expansion of U.K and European Truckload Brokerage Business | Atlanta, January 9, 2017 – UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the purchase of Freightex, a U.K.-based asset-light provider of truckload, less-than-truckload, specialized and refrigerated over-the-road services. | 2017-01-11 16:20 |
| The biggest names in the industry including Otto, Amazon, IBM, Lay-Z-Boy, Schneider Electric, Rakuten, Nokia and many more are set to keynote at the North American Supply Chain Summit; Chicago | Chicago, November 2016: eft is excited to announce the launch of the 8th Annual Supply Chain Summit, taking place in Chicago, June 14-16 2017. | 2016-12-06 12:28 |
| Ekol Celebrates Volunteers Day With Projects | Since it was founded, Ekol Logistics has embraced the value of “logistics for a better world” in every aspect of its operations. The company initiated the Ekol Volunteers project with a 6,500-strong multi-national workforce in 14 countries. Every December 5, Ekol Volunteers Day celebrates the International Volunteer Day of the United Nations. | 2016-12-06 10:34 |
| C-Level executives from XPO, Schenker and C.H. Robinson to Join their Senior Supply Chain Counterparts from IBM, Schneider Electric and La-Z-Boy at the Annual North American 3PL and Supply Chain Summit, Chicago | Chicago, November 2016: eft is excited to announce the launch of the 15th Annual 3PL and Supply Chain Summit, taking place in Chicago, June 14-16 2017. Over 700 of the most respected names in logistics and supply chain will gather to discuss the evolution of the industry. | 2016-12-01 12:45 |
| Amazon, Kohl’s, Home Depot, Nike and Dick’s Supply Chain Executives to Keynote at eft’s 2nd Annual D3: Dynamic Distribution Disruption – Retail Summit in New York | Heads of supply chain and distribution from the most respected names in retail will debate the evolution of the industry and the role of supply chain within it, at eft’s 2nd Annual D3: Dynamic Distribution Disruption – Retail Summit on May 15-16, 2017 in New York. | 2016-11-29 13:54 |
| Bringg’s CEO to Deliver Keynote Presentation at eft’s APAC 3PL Summit and CSCO Forum | Raanan Cohen, CEO at Bringg will deliver a keynote presentation at the APAC 3PL Summit and Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum (December 6-7 in Singapore) on how creating a competitive advantage with customer engagement and operational efficiency will help companies to beat Uber and Amazon. | 2016-11-23 10:04 |
| Ekol's Ro-Ro Company- Alternative- Launches a New Vessel "Meleq" | Alternative having been transformed into an important Ro-Ro transport brand within a short period of three years, Alternative Transport launched its sixth vessels, “MELEQ” on Friday, November 18, at an event attended by 200 guests in Flensburg, Germany. | 2016-11-22 10:48 |
| UPS and Sealed Air Partner to Provide Powerful E-Commerce Packing and Shipping Solutions | London -- November 17, 2016 -- UPS (NYSE:UPS) and Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) today announced a strategic partnership to help retailers, e-tailers, and businesses around the world maximize the efficiency of their packaging operations, minimize packaging waste, and reduce annual shipping costs. | 2016-11-17 11:23 |