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Freight Technologies introduces Fr8Now

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Freight Technologies introduces Fr8Now. Image: Freight Technologies Inc
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Freight Technologies, Inc., a technology company whose custom-developed Fr8App, an industry-leading freight-matching platform powered by AI and machine-learning and offers a real-time portal for B2B cross-border shipping and domestic shipping within the USMCA region, announced the launch of its new brand Fr8Now, a digital freight-matching platform that offers less-than-truckload (LTL) services in Mexico.

With Fr8Now, Freight Technologies is marking its entry into the highly fragmented and rapidly growing LTL market in Mexico, which is estimated to be growing significantly, and has few established players.

The company believes that Fr8Now will revolutionize the LTL segment in Mexico by digitizing shipments and providing real-time shipping services to businesses across the region, using technology in a manner that other market participants are unable to offer. The Fr8Now platform, similar to Fr8App, uses machine-learning algorithms to match shippers with the best carriers, making the entire shipping process faster, more efficient, and more cost-effective.

“Our team has worked tirelessly to bring Fr8Now operational” said Javier Selgas, CEO of Fr8Tech. ”With our new platform firmly in place, we believe we are one of the first companies in Mexico to offer LTL digital solutions. We are confident that Fr8Now will be a game-changer for businesses looking to ship goods both in-country in Mexico and from Mexico to the exterior. We offer a value-add to small businesses in Mexico seeking economic product distribution as well as small carriers seeking local distribution routes – so it’s a win-win solution on a number of fronts. These markets are already well developed in the US but we believe they are at a nascent stage in Mexico”, concluded Selgas.

Fr8Now already has its first loads in transit from one of Fr8Tech’s existing customers, offering additional synergies as we offer clients a variety of products – from LTL to cross-border to managing enterprise fleets. Fr8Tech platform’s innovative technology, whether through Fr8App, Fr8fleet or Fr8Now, offers exceptional service and provides businesses with a unique opportunity to streamline their logistics operations and boost their bottom line.

The successful rollout of Fr8App throughout North America has paved the way for the launch of Fr8Now, which is set to empower Mexican businesses with cutting-edge LTL freight-matching technology and provide an entry point into the US LTL market. Fr8Now’s real-time portal offers businesses, small and large, complete control over their shipping process, allowing them to track their shipments and remain informed as to their status every step of the way.

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DB Schenker uses ultra-thin high-tech labels for shipment tracking

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Tracking technology as a sticker: DB Schenker is the first logistics provider from Europe to offer global tracking of freight shipments with the new ultra-thin tracking label by high-tech developer Sensos. The disposable label can be attached to containers, pallets, or individual cartons, enabling shipment tracking for land, air and ocean transport on a single shipment base.

David Pollender, Product Owner Business Development IoT at DB Schenker: “Tracking technology now fits into a millimeter-thin sticker. The Sensos label is so small and lightweight that it can be used for freight of any size. In conjunction with DB Schenker’s IoT solution connect2track, it offers optimal visibility and condition monitoring of consignments. This significantly improves the existing offering for our customers and makes tracking even more flexible and secure.”

Aviv Castro, CEO of Sensos: “We took on the mission to disrupt the world of supply chain by delivering infinite end-to-end parcel level visibility. Our solution enables data-driven execution, optimizing logistics for various use cases. We are grateful to have DB Schenker as a design partner from the early days, and for their contribution in achieving the product market fit.”

The label sends real-time data about location and temperature over the mobile network. The customer receives an alert if the package is tampered with during transport. The unobtrusive design of the label increases security for valuable consignments as it does not draw attention, and the tracking remains undetected.

The disposable label is equipped with a lithium-free battery that emits less CO2 in production than conventional batteries and achieves runtimes of up to six months despite its small size. Due to its low weight, the label consumes less energy during transportation, and return shipping is no longer necessary.

DB Schenker was one of the first design partners of Sensos, a group company of the Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, and contributed to the product offering. As part of this process, the global logistics service provider helped define requirements and tested the Sensos solution in a pilot phase with land and air freight prototypes.

DB Schenker’s Internet-of-Things platform connect2track enables customers to monitor a consignment’s location and condition (e.g. temperature and humidity). It offers a continuously calculated estimated time of arrival based on real-time data, increased security through opening alarms and increased efficiency through supply chain optimization.

 

DB Schenker uses ultra-thin high-tech labels for shipment tracking. Image: DB Schenker

DB Schenker uses ultra-thin high-tech labels for shipment tracking. Image: DB Schenker

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MSC rebrands Bolloré Africa Logistics as Africa Global Logistics

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MSC rebrands Bolloré Africa Logistics as Africa Global Logistics. Image: MSC
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MSC has reinforced its continuous investment in Africa with the introduction of the AGL brand. Standing for “Africa Global Logistics”, AGL is the new name for the business formerly known as Bolloré Africa Logistics, or BAL.

Having developed its expertise over more than a century and with more than 21,000 employees working in 49 countries, AGL is a reference multimodal logistics operator and is now part of the Cargo Division of MSC Group.

AGL will continue to operate as an independent entity with the full support of family-owned MSC Group’s strength and scale. MSC will count on AGL as a preferred logistics partner, in addition to MSC’s existing MEDLOG inland transportation and logistics business.

Africa Global Logistics has a thriving logistics footprint in Africa, from warehousing and cold storage to other logistics solutions. AGL will also support MSC and all other shipping lines with productive maritime container terminals, as well as efficient multipurpose terminals and rail operations.

MSC is excited about the AGL brand reveal and will continue to invest in all its cargo businesses that operate in Africa, while supporting the sustainable growth and development of the continent.

As a global supply chain leader, MSC understands the critical role that logistics plays in enabling trade, and in growing economies. MSC and AGL remain committed to participating in driving the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), as well as connecting Africa with the rest of the world.

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DP World opens Reefer World, a refrigerated container facility in Sydney

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DP World has announced the opening of Reefer World, a new one-stop refrigerated container facility in Sydney, which will provide a wide range of reefer cleaning and repair services to customers in Australia and New Zealand.

The dedicated reefer facility is the largest of its kind in Sydney and one of the biggest in Australia, offering various reefer solutions, such as pre-trip wash, inspection and structural repairs, to enhance efficiency and ensure the quality and freshness of perishable cargo delivered to destinations around the globe.

With the opening of this state-of-the-art facility, DP World is doubling its capacity to supply empty reefers, with the ability to pre-trip and wash more than 100 reefer containers daily and capture growing demand for exports from key markets including Brisbane and Melbourne, and also in New Zealand covering Auckland and Tauranga.

Reefer World’s strategic location adjacent to the DP World Sydney Terminal provides customers not just with seamless access to end-to-end cold chain solutions, but also quicker turnaround time through coordinated container movement, cleaning, repairs, customs clearance and storage services. The mega logistics park in Port Botany is well-connected to motorways and has an on-dock rail siding improving rail access into and out of the terminal.

The announcement follows key investment and initiatives by DP World as part of its ongoing strategy to grow and strengthen its operations in Australia.

Andrew Adam, CEO, DP World Australia, said: “As businesses continue to build greater agility, reliability and resilience into their supply chains, Reefer World will help to facilitate the timely and efficient flow of perishable goods, while addressing increased export demand in the region. Its completion further expands DP World’s footprint as one of the largest container terminals and logistics park operators in Australia and cements our position as the go-to partner for customers requiring innovative, agile and scalable end-to-end logistics solutions.”

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