Data capture tech provider Scandit today said it has acquired a package of shelf audit automation technology from MarketLab, a Polish image recognition and AI software company specializing in the retail industry. In addition to gaining the firm’s technology, Zurich-based Scandit will also absorb MarketLab's employees, who will now join...

Scandit acquires MarketLab to expand retail data capture tech

Ripple Operations, a leader in maritime software, is continuing its efforts to consolidate the sector to improve customer offers through the acquisition of AdonisHR, a well-known Norwegian family-owned provider of crew management and payroll software solutions for the maritime industry. Each company has been expanding its offering, and together they look to provide a comprehensive platform for customers in the maritime sector.

Ripple Operations Acquires AdonisHR to Expand Maritime Software Offering

Citing hot growth in cross-border e-commerce shipping, the air freight service provider Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. today said it is adding three Boeing 747-8 freighters to its fleet to meet the strong global demand for dedicated large widebody airfreight capacity. The three additional 747-8Fs, secured through long-term finance lease...

Atlas Air to add three Boeing 747-8 freighters to fleet

Kongsberg Digital will integrate its Vessel Insight with the Smart Ship Hub platform to improve vessel and voyage performance, machinery condition monitoring, predictive diagnostics and overall health management. Smart Ship Hub, the Singapore-based company founded in 2021, is known for its expertise in using high-frequency vessel sensor data to deliver...

Kongsberg Digital Extends Digitalization Offering

BWH Hotels has chosen Canary Technologies to power its AI-driven guest management system. “Modernizing the guest experience with digital touchpoints is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s a necessity,” said Harman Singh Narula, CEO/cofounder, Canary Technologies. “We’re excited to partner with BWH Hotels to propel hospitality into the digital age and engage guests in more seamless, personalized and delightful ways. This partnership strengthens our commitment to evolving the guest journey.”

BWH partners with Canary Technologies

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Freight hubs and major cities across North America are witnessing a surge in cargo theft, with incidents jumping 49% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to a report from the Texas-based supply chain visibility and security firm Overhaul. The bump in theft...

Cargo thefts jumped 49% in the first half of 2024

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One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

As BNB Chain approaches its 4th anniversary, the community-driven blockchain ecosystem that includes the world’s largest smart contract blockchain, has announced that it will mark the milestone on BNB Day, set to take place on September 1, 2024. The celebration will extend beyond a single day, with a lineup of activities focusing on community engagement, rewards, and educational initiatives planned in the lead-up to and following BNB Day.

BNB Chain Announces BNB Day to Mark 4th Anniversary

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

NEW YORK – Infor recently announced that it has completed the acquisitions of Albanero, a data migration and management partner, and Acumen, a Revenue Growth Management and highly-specialized consulting company. Both acquisitions strengthen Infor’s focus on helping customers understand how to translate the deep industry-centric data within their environment into opportunities to generate greater value and profitable growth.

Infor Completes Acquisitions of Albanero and Acumen

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ATLANTA -- August 20, 2024 – SupplyHouse.com, a privately owned e-commerce business focusing on the US market, has driven significant improvements to their supply chain efficiency and accuracy through their use of RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions. Since August 2023, RELEX has provided AI-driven solutions for SupplyHouse.com’s four fulfillment centers (FCs) located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Nevada.

SupplyHouse.com Achieves Significant Efficiency and Accuracy in Supply Chain Management with RELEX

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According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

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CLEVELAND, OH (August 19, 2024) – Banyan Technology, the leading provider of over-the-road (OTR) freight execution software, has partnered with Shiplify, an accessorial identification service for the LTL industry, to automatically verify LTL limited access and accessorial needs while rating shipments. This collaboration aims to reduce delivery issues and improve billing accuracy, marking a significant advancement in freight management.

Banyan Technology Partners with Shiplify to Automate Accessorial Needs By Location

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Most business leaders plan to use AI agents to automate tasks within the next few years.

'Human-Capable' AI Agents Will Change the Workforce Within 3 Years, According to a CEO Currently Creating the 'Perfect' AI Employee

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Knight-Swift Transportation announced the acquisition of a Los Angeles-based regional LTL carrier. On July 30, Knight-Swift announced that the companies acquired Dependable Highway Express, Inc. (DHE). Financial terms were not disclosed. Following the acquisition, DHE will operate as a separate brand under the AAA Cooper corporate group. Knight-Swift stated that...

Trucking giant Knight-Swift acquires 74 year old California carrier

Redwood Logistics (Redwood), one of the fastest-growing fourth-party logistics (4PL) providers in North America, today announced its role in revolutionizing the logistics strategy for Betco, a leading manufacturer of commercial cleaning solutions. Through innovative logistics strategies and tailored solutions, Redwood helped Betco enhance on-time delivery, bolstering customer service and satisfaction.

Betco Cleans Up Delivery Execution with Help from Redwood Logistics

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August 21, 2024 (Chicago, IL) – DGeo, the Packaging Division at Labelmaster, announced today that its Capsuloc™ hazmat shipping container received the 2024 AmeriStar award in the Industrial & Commercial category. The annual AmeriStar awards are given by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) to recognize innovation, product protection and product design across a dozen categories.

DGeo Wins 2024 AmeriStar Award for Capsuloc Hazmat Shipping Container

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Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

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The freight and logistics company Forward Air Corp. continues to come under pressure from investors who are dissatisfied with its disputed acquisition of logistics service provider Omni Logistics LLC seven months ago. The fraught acquisition only went through after Dallas-based Omni prevailed in a court fight, forcing Forward Air tried...

Disgruntled investors urge Forward Air to go private

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Freightos has acquired Shipsta for $6.1 million

The freight booking and payment platform Freightos has acquired Shipsta, a Luxembourg firm that provides a digital freight transportation procurement service, for about $6.1 million, the...

Freightos has acquired Shipsta for $6.1 million

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