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The following press release first appeared on the UPS Press Room:  **** UPS Announces Sale of Coyote Logistics to RXO, Inc. When Complete, Transaction Helps Drive UPS’s “Better and Bolder” Strategy ATLANTA, June 23, 2024 – UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced today it has entered into an agreement to sell its Coyote Logistics business unit to RXO, Inc., for $1.025 billion. “As UPS positions itself to become the premium small package provider and logistics partner in the world, the decision...

On June 6, 2024, we celebrated the 80th anniversary of D-Day: the landing of the Western Allies on the beaches of Normandy and the opening of the second front in Europe, marking a milestone on the path to ending World War II. On this occasion, it's worth taking a closer look at a silent heroine of those days, without which the Allied supply lines could not have functioned efficiently—the "Deuce and a Half," the truck that "won" World War II. In the literature about the largest armed conflict...

Time is the foundation of modern logistics. On-time deliveries determine the rhythm of the globalized economy's functioning. Any delay can pose a serious risk of downtime in the entire production and distribution process of goods. However, it would not be an exaggeration to say that there is one industry where a smoothly operating supply chain is particularly crucial: the healthcare industry. People's health and even lives often depend on whether the shipments arrive on time and are...

The global automotive industry is a much more complex and diverse ecosystem than it may seem at first glance, especially from a Eurocentric perspective. Volvo, Scania, DAF, Mercedes-Benz, MAN - we will probably think of these manufacturers when someone asks about truck manufacturers present on the European market. Meanwhile, there are other brands in the world (also of European origin) that also offer trucks and tractor units. Bah! They are even sales leaders in this segment. But not in Europe....

In our previous blog post, we introduced the concept of Logistics 4.0 and how it shapes the execution and management of modern supply chain processes. The next phase in our industry’s evolution is Logistics 5.0. While some believe we haven’t reached this stage yet, others argue that Logistics 5.0 has already arrived. Regardless of who's right, one thing is clear: the fifth era of logistics development is inevitable, and at its core will be humans and their knowledge. Just as Logistics 4.0...

According to the standard practice of blogging, we should wait to answer the question posed in the title until the last paragraph, but today we will do it differently and reveal the answer right now. Yes, Logistics 4.0 is a revolution in our industry. However, it’s worth reading this post to the end, as we will explain why, what the idea of Logistics 4.0 entails, and why it is a breakthrough in the world of cargo management and delivery. What is Logistics 4.0? The concept of Logistics 4.0...

Coyote Logistics is increasing its efforts to make road transport greener by incorporating innovative technology from Pledge, the leading carbon reporting platform for freight forwarders, into its operations. This move represents another important step towards building a more environmentally friendly future for logistics. By integrating Pledge’s GLEC-accredited and ISO 14083-aligned carbon reporting technology, Coyote Logistics will offer its customers a clear picture of the emissions...

A large building with a steel structure and metal shelves filled with goods — this image likely comes to mind when someone mentions a "warehouse." And rightfully so, because essentially, that’s what a warehouse is. But what do we envision when we hear the term "logistics center"? Probably a similar picture, right? However, there are significant differences between a warehouse and a logistics center, though both are large buildings with metal shelves for storing goods. In today’s article, we...

The revolution in electromobility is gaining momentum. More and more automotive manufacturers are introducing electric cars to their offer, and some brands are completely eliminating models with combustion engines from their portfolio. Electric drives are also gaining popularity among commercial vehicles such as vans, and, although to a lesser extent, trucks and semi-tractor units - with an increasing tendency from year to year. The situation of vehicles powered by fuel cells, or in simple...

The artificial intelligence revolution is becoming a reality. AI is rapidly entering new areas of business activities, transforming them significantly, and the e-commerce sector is no exception. In fact, it might be one of the areas that will benefit the most from AI. Artificial intelligence is currently one of the hottest topics worldwide. The development of AI is progressing at an astonishing rate, as seen when comparing the quality of content generated by AI tools a year ago to what is...