Platts, a provider of information to the energy, petrochemicals, metals and agriculture industries, as well as a source of benchmark prices for the physical and futures markets, has launched Platts Analytics.
CaroTrans, a non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has launched 11 new, direct less-than-containerload (LCL) import services between China and the U.S.
DAT Solutions LLC has created DAT InView, a fleet-management application that allows small for-hire carriers to track their power units and locate them instantaneously.
Sedex, a provider of services to aid buyers and suppliers in fashioning responsible and ethical supply chains, has launched Sedex Advance, a new sourcing platform.
Datamyne, a provider of business intelligence in support of import and export documentation, has acquired Zepol Corp., a vendor of online trade-data tools.
United States Gypsum Co. has relied on Transplace for third-party logistics services for 14 years. Craig Boroughf, senior director of global sourcing with U.S. Gypsum, and Frank McGuigan, president of transportation management with Transplace, explain why the relationship has been a success.