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14
May
Big Deals in Logistics: From automation and Amazon to tarriffs
Getting things from point A to point B in a timely and cost-effective manner: that’s Memphis.
To discuss the city built on logistics, a group of industry experts gathered Monday, May 13, at the Crescent Club at the Crescent Center, focusing on the sector’s current opportunities and challenges as part of Memphis Business Journal’s Big Deals in Logistics event.
From automation to blockchain to tariffs — and lots in between — the conversation touched on the most pressing transportation and supply chain matters. (more…)
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14
May
IMC Companies Promotes Science and Technology Careers to Local Students
Members of the IMC Companies IT team participated in the 2019 Maxine Smith STEAM Academy Career Fair. The Greater Memphis IT Council sponsored the career fair and IMC Companies was happy to participate and support STEAM education in Memphis. Over 85% of the students at MSSA make the Honor Roll each quarter, MBJ named MSSA the #1 Middle School for Memphis in 2017, and they ranked #1 in the TCAPS for Shelby County and #2 in the State of TN in 2015. (more…)
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17
Jan
U of M repurposes former library into first phase of research park
Located in the city’s first library branch – the former Cossitt Library on Highland Street – the first phase of the University of Memphis’ research park blends the historic with the innovative. The boardroom table belonged to former university president […]
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06
Nov
Money can’t solve US landside bottlenecks in container shipping
More money for infrastructure, additional assets, and higher freight rates won’t solve the freight bottlenecks plaguing US ocean shipping and distribution; only a focus on the freight-handling inefficiencies that case these problems will.
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25
Oct
Trade Nexus: Inland potential expands in Memphis
The efficacy of inland ports is supported by the number being opened by deep-water ports. Driven by the need to optimize terminal efficiency, seaports are eager to mitigate the threat of on-port congestion by transferring boxes as quickly as possible […]
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28
Sep
IMC Companies relies on DT Research purpose-built rugged tablets for transportation system management in the field
DT Research, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced that IMC Companies, a nationwide leader in intermodal logistics and the largest marine drayage provider in the U.S., relies on DT301T rugged tablets […]
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20
Sep
Logistics industry relieved as Lamar construction approaches
It’s hard to say who’s happier to see light at the end of the tunnel for the Lamar corridor’s infamous gridlock. Is it owners and operators of trucks that clog the commercial artery and feeder streets, burning fuel, polluting air, […]
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06
Sep
Intermodal Cartage Wins Industry Excellence Award
Intermodal Cartage in Wilmer, Texas has been awarded the Gulf Consolidated Chassis Pool Excellence Award for having the lowest percentage of out-of-service equipment in the gulf region. This award was presented by Gulf Consolidated Chassis Pool and Consolidated Chassis Management, […]
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06
Sep
America’s Central Port continues developing infrastructure
By ALAN J. ORTBALS America’s Central Port expanded its tenant base last year with the addition of DNJ Intermodal Services, a trucking logistics company with locations in Chicago, Indianapolis, Kansas City and Minneapolis plus two in Wisconsin. The company is […]
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06
Sep
IMC Companies Awarded “Best In Benefits” In The Mid-South
Memphis-based IMC Companies received the Best in Benefits Award at a recent Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance event. The award recognizes employers who offer the best benefit plans relative to their peers. Using medical plan designs, premiums and contributions from employers […]
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