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Emerging Technologies

Zebra Technologies Completes Acquisition of Motorola Solutions’ Enterprise Business

Zebra Technologies Corp.

Zebra has completed the acquisition of Motorola Solutions’ Enterprise business for $3.45 billion in cash, with the transaction funded with $200 million of cash on hand and $3.25 billion in new debt.

Safety & Security

C.H. Robinson to Acquire Freightquote

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

Freightquote provides truckload, less-than-truckload and intermodal services to approximately 80,000 customers

McKay Transcold Ends Refrigerated Rail Service

In cooperation with BNSF Railway, McKay Transcold operated a hub-to-hub, dedicated refrigerated boxcar train between Wilmington, Ill. and Selma, Calif.

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PFG/Roma Food Drivers In California Vote To Join Teamsters

Performance Food Group

The drivers are seeking a Teamster contract that addresses their issues at work, including disrespect, long hours, heavy workloads and a lack of job security.

Drivers at Roma of Southern California, a Performance Food company, have voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining Teamsters Local 630 in Los Angeles.

China Asks Cambodia For More Fruit Exports

Official states fruit imports from ASEAN nations must increase from an estimated 1 million tons per year to accommodate increasing sales of fruit online via websites such as Alibaba.

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CMA CGM To Buy Germany’s OPDR

OPDR, part of the Bernhard Schulte shipping group, offers a range of shipping and supporting logistical services between northern Europe, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

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FAA To Restrict Commercial Drones; What Impact For E-Commerce?

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Amazon, the e-commerce giant, has recently requested permission from the FAA to send prototypes into the sky for extensive testing.

Under the new rules, drone flights will be approved for agriculture, research and development, educational and academic use, and powerline, pipeline and antenna inspections. They will also be approved for aiding rescue operations, bridge inspections, aerial photography and wildlife nesting area evaluations.

Americold Upgrades Automation System

Americold approached viastore to implement this project after Americold identified the need to enhance its current AS/RS to improve case and pallet picking rates.

Software Solutions

HighJump Software Names Schmidt Electronics As Strategic Partner In Asia

HighJump Software

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Schmidt is one of Asia’s leading integrated technology and solution providers with 400 employees in eight countries across Asia.

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Fuel Efficiency

Nestle Waters Deploys Propane Delivery Vehicles

The trucks will deliver Arrowhead® Mountain Spring Water to Los Angeles area businesses and residents.

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Fresh Encounter Inc. Acquires Chief Super Market

The acquisition incorporates all Chief Super Market, Inc. retail locations, Boots BBQ, Chief Kitchen and Chief Smokehouse operations into the Fresh Encounter retail business.

FMCSA Approves 13 Carriers For Transporting Freight Between U.S. And Mexico

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently completed a three-year trucking pilot program with Mexico.

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