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Forwarders charting multi-system path to meet evolving shipper demands Mid-sized forwarders are increasingly tapping a range of software, from startups to mainstream technologies like Microsoft Teams, to supplement what they say are the limitations… Forwarders charting multi-system path to meet evolving shipper demands Journal of Commerce

SF Holdings extends trans-Pacific reach with Kerry Logistics stake Chinese express logistics provider SF Holdings is acquiring a majority stake in Hong-Kong based Kerry Logistics for $2.3 billion, a move that will expand its international footprint and… SF Holdings extends trans-Pacific reach with Kerry Logistics stake Journal of Commerce

DSV raises 2021 profit target after strong year DSV believes the tight capacity and high rates that exist in air and ocean markets will persist “for a good… DSV raises 2021 profit target after strong year Journal of Commerce

De minimis importers tap CBP pilots for faster clearance Two US Customs Border and Protection (CBP) pilot programs focused on inbound e-commerce goods are providing the agency with shipment-level visibility to help identify high-risk imports and speeding up the clearance… De minimis importers tap CBP pilots for faster clearance Journal of Commerce

E2open relists on NYSE to bolster long-term capital needs The supply chain software provider E2open went public on Friday with a listing on the New York Stock Exchange, a move designed to give it a more permanent… E2open relists on NYSE to bolster long-term capital needs Journal of Commerce

EU shunning of UK e-commerce opens door for US sellers New consumer sentiment data from the EU suggests the predicted post-Brexit slowdown in cross-border e-commerce between the United Kingdom and mainland Europe could create an opening for US… EU shunning of UK e-commerce opens door for US sellers Journal of Commerce

Soaring visibility demand a sign of heightened B2B delivery expectations Predictive ocean freight visibility has become a critical element of shippers’ ability to meet demands in business-to-business (B2B) settings, as industrial… Soaring visibility demand a sign of heightened B2B delivery expectations Journal of Commerce

Investors arm Slync.io with more cash to grow logistics automation platform Logistics software provider Slync.io has parlayed traction for its products among major global forwarders and shippers to its second significant funding… Investors arm Slync.io with more cash to grow logistics automation platform Journal of Commerce

Acquisition nets JAS Worldwide e-commerce logistics capabilities Forwarder JAS Worldwide on Thursday said it had acquired freight forwarder and supply chain management provider Tigers to expand its e-commerce capabilities, reflecting how incumbent forwarders are adjusting to customers’ e-commerce demand. Terms of the deal… Acquisition nets JAS Worldwide e-commerce logistics capabilities Journal of Commerce

DB Schenker restarts suspended EU-UK shipments DB Schenker Thursday resumed European shipments to the UK that had been suspended last week because of error-strewn customs declarations, but warned consignments… DB Schenker restarts suspended EU-UK shipments Journal of Commerce