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Eastern Mediterranean Petrochemical Cluster Developed by Rönesans Attracts Over US$3 Billion in Investment
Total investment across the Eastern Mediterranean Petrochemical Cluster (DAPEK) now exceeds US 3 billion, anchored by the US 2 billion Polypropylene Production Facility and Liquid Bulk Terminal New port, energy and logistics investments position DAPEK as one of the Eastern Mediterranean s most comprehensive integrated industrial hubs Partnership with Surbana Jurong Group is driving international investor interest in DAPEK, drawing on models such as Rotterdam and Singapore s Jurong Island ISTANBUL , July 23, 2026 -- The Eastern Mediterranean Petrochemical Cluster (DAPEK), developed by R nesans Holding in Ceyhan, Adana, has entered a new phase of growth with recent additions including polypropylene production facility, liquid bulk terminal, port investments. DAPEK has attracted increasing interest from international investors with total investment across the cluster now surpassing US 3 billion.
Markel appoints Grant Smith to Director of Marine Transportation
LONDON , July 7, 2026 -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced the appointment of Grant Smith as Director of Marine Transportation at Markel International. Smith will lead the development of the new Marine Transportation business, bringing together Markel International s Hull & Hull War, MECO, Marine & Energy Liabilities, and Transport & Logistics classes under a single leadership structure. The move reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of marine and transportation risks and is designed to provide brokers and clients with more coordinated access to expertise across the portfolio.
Locus Appoints Deepa Subbaiah as Chief Human Resources Officer
Seasoned HR leader joins Locus to lead People & Culture as the company continues to scale following its acquisition by Ingka Group MILPITAS, Calif. , July 1, 2026 -- Locus , a leading AI-native logistics technology company, today announced the appointment of Deepa Subbaiah as its first Chief Human Resources Officer. Deepa brings more than 25 years of experience leading global HR and talent organizations across engineering and technology companies and will support Locus as it continues to scale its workforce and operations globally.
4th CISCE Supply Chain Service Zone: Logistics, Finance and Global Connectivity Take Center Stage
BEIJING , June 26, 2026 -- The Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) has launched a dedicated Supply Chain Service zone, focusing on high-value, specialized business services that support every stage of the supply chain. The zone is built around four core pillars: Blue Channel, Integrated Logistics, Comprehensive Services, and Industrial Finance. The Blue Channel section brings together global shipping leaders China Merchants Group, Shandong Port Group, and international carriers Maersk, MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company), and FedEx. Their exhibits show how China s port infrastructure connects to six continents, underscoring the essential role of maritime logistics in global supply chains.
Supermicro Broadens AI at the Edge Solutions Portfolio with Intel-Powered Platforms Optimized for Low-Latency Inference and Industrial Deployments
Accelerate Edge AI Adoption with Low-Latency, Power-Efficient Systems Optimized for Retail, Manufacturing, Security, and Logistics Deploy Larger AI Models at the Edge with Up to 32GB VRAM, Multi-GPU Scalability, and High-Bandwidth Memory Architectures Flexible Portfolio Combines Integrated NPUs, Discrete GPU Acceleration, and Compact Form Factors to Reduce TCO and Simplify AI Deployment SAN JOSE, Calif. , June 23, 2026 -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), an AI, Enterprise, Storage, and 5G/Edge Total Solution Provider, featuring Data Center Building Block Solutions (DCBBS), today announced expanded support for AI-optimized edge computing solutions powered by Intel technologies, including new systems featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, Intel Core Series 2 processors, and Intel Arc Pro B-series GPUs. The systems range from compact, fanless systems for industrial applications, short-depth 1U rackmount servers for space-constrained environments, and a mini tower for office environments. Designed to be a cost optimized solution for low-latency AI inferencing and intelligent automation, the expanded portfolio helps organizations across retail, manufacturing, physical security, transportation, and logistics deploy scalable, power-efficient AI at the edge.
SANY Ships Core Equipment for First Wind Project in Latin America, Advancing Global Energy Transition
TIANJIN, China , June 18, 2026 -- SANY Renewable Energy Co., Ltd., a listed company of SANY Group, recently shipped the core equipment for its first wind power project in Chile, the 18 MW PURRANQUE project, from the Port of Tianjin. The company is providing integrated supply, transportation, and installation services for the project. Supported by proven logistics planning, seamless multimodal transportation coordination, and professional local customs-clearance support, the transoceanic shipment once again demonstrates SANY s end-to-end delivery capabilities.
AutoFlight V5000 Matrix Concludes 'Heterogeneous Three-Aircraft Formation' Flight, Officially Kicks Off Airworthiness Certification
KUNSHAN, China , May 24, 2026 -- AutoFlight has successfully completed a demonstration flight of a heterogeneous three-aircraft formation , consisting of one V5000 Matrix and two V2000-series eVTOL aircraft. The mission has validated key capabilities including communication links, route planning, flight coordination and safety control across 5-ton and 2-ton platforms. It also demonstrates AutoFlight s system integration and multi-aircraft coordinated operations in low-altitude logistics, emergency response, maritime support, and regional air transport networks.
Cabrella Becomes First Shipping and Insurance Program to Offer Insured Same-Day Delivery for Luxury Goods
Partnership with Shipsi delivers fully insured nationwide same-day delivery with real-time driver tracking and customized delivery options right from your Cabrella dashboard. LOS ANGELES , May 19, 2026 -- Cabrella , a leading provider of shipping and insurance logistics risk management solutions, today announced that its clients will now have access to same-day delivery through a first-of-its-kind partnership with Shipsi , a consumer delivery experience platform that offers same-day delivery and other post-purchase lifecycle solutions. Cabrella is the first and only shipping and insurance company to offer insured same-day shipping a capability that has not previously been available through any other provider in the market.
OMAN'S SOVEREIGN FUND JOINS GLOBAL TOP PERFORMERS AS RETURNS HIT RECORD HIGH
Oman Investment Authority reports USD 7.8bn profit and leads worldwide in public market performance MUSCAT, Oman , May 18, 2026 -- Oman Investment Authority, the Sultanate of Oman s sovereign wealth fund, has reported its strongest annual performance to date, recording approximately USD 7.8bn in profits and a 14.6 percent return on investment in 2025, placing it among the world s top-performing sovereign investors. According to SWF Global, OIA ranked third globally among sovereign wealth funds for return on investment and first globally for public market returns in 2025. The performance gives Oman a stronger position in the global sovereign investment landscape, where Gulf funds are playing an increasingly influential role across private equity, infrastructure, energy transition, logistics, technology and strategic industries.
Growth Catalyst Group Appoints Maia Benson as Chief Commercial Officer
LOS ANGELES May 15 2026 Growth Catalyst Group of Companies GCG a global leader and investor in supply chain technology today announced the appointment of Maia Benson as Chief Commercial Officer CCO Benson brings more than 20 years of experience building and scaling SaaS and logistics businesses in highgrowth corporate environments and will spearhead GCGs gotomarket strategy and growth Benson is widely recognized for her transformative work as Shopifys second US employee where she built the companys shipping and fulfillment business into billions of dollars in shipping spend She defined built and launched the Shopify Fulfillment Network and sourced acquisitions and investments in Six River Systems and GlobalE Most recently she served as Chief Business Officer at venturebacked FlavorCloud powering growth for small to midsized global brands through a SaaS platform for global compliance and logistics Maia discovered her love for ecommerce and logistics before Shopify as the global head of SendPro Pitneys inaugural SaaS multicarrier shipping application
Cabrella Named Exclusive Insurance Partner for PSA's Inbound Shipping Program
Partnership Brings Comprehensive Insurance Coverage to Collectors Submitting Cards to the Worlds Leading Authentication ServiceLOS ANGELES April 27 2026 Cabrella a leading provider ofshipping insurance andlogisticsrisk management solutions today announced a partnership with PSA Professional Sports Authenticator the worlds leading authentication grading and collection management company Under the agreement Cabrella will serve as PSAs exclusive insurance partner for its inbound shipping program making insurance coverage available to collectors submitting items for grading
DELIVERING CRICKET AT SCALE: DP WORLD DRIVES ICC MEN'S T20 WORLD CUP 2026 LOGISTICS ACROSS INDIA AND SRI LANKA
Broadcast and match infrastructure moved across five countries to ensure venues and production teams were ready for the ICC Mens T20 World CupNEW DELHI March 11 2026 DP World a leading global provider of integrated endtoend supply chain solutions and Global Logistics Partnerof the International Cricket Council ICC has successfully executed a complex multicountry logistics operation to power the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 across India and Sri Lanka
Port-Laredo Announces the PORT-LAREDO GLOBAL TRADE SUMMIT '26 in Laredo, Texas
USMCA updates new tariffs and the new standard for logistics and compliance among other key topicsLAREDO Texas March 11 2026 PortLaredo recognized as a key hub for overland trade between the United States and Mexico today announced the PORTLAREDO GLOBAL TRADE SUMMIT 26 a highlevel international gathering to be held July 1314 2026 in the City of Laredo Texasat the heart of one of the Western Hemispheres most dynamic trade corridors PortLaredo recorded 35394 billion USD in international trade in 2025 an increase of 1494 billion compared to 2024
Huawei Debuts "Driving Mobility and Logistics into the Intelligent World" Vision for Transportation, Powered by Five New Solutions
BARCELONA Spain March 9 2026 At MWC Barcelona 2026 Huawei hosted a forum titled Accelerate Transportation Digital Intelligence Together with industry customers partners and experts Huawei explored new paths for smart transportation shared its latest technical achievements and announced five innovative solutions aimed at driving mobility and logistics into the intelligent world David Shi Vice President of Huaweis ICT Marketing and Solution Sales stated that Huawei is dedicated to openness cooperation and shared success We will work with customers and partners to build a solid digital and intelligent foundation connecting passenger freight business revenue and information flows According to him Huawei will integrate AI across rail road logistics aviation and port scenarios to enhance safety and efficiency in comprehensive transportation and logistics fostering closer ties with tourism energy trade and other industries for a better future
air cargo India Marks its 11th Edition as transport logistic India Debuts in Mumbai
Integrated trade fairs organised by Messe Muenchen India bring global logistics decisionmakers together to advance Indias supply chain competitivenessMUMBAI India Feb 26 2026 The 11th edition of air cargo India opened today alongside the inaugural edition of transport logistic India 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre Mumbai reinforcing its position as a focused B2B marketplace for the air cargo and multimodal logistics industry AB de Villiers has been announced as the Brand Ambassador for transport logistic India 2026 Known for his discipline adaptability and highperformance mindset his association reinforces the events focus on operational excellence precision and execution qualities that define both elite sport and worldclass logistics
SuperProcure, a Unified TMS Platform, Secures ₹14 Cr Investment Led by Pentathlon Ventures
KOLKATA India Feb 25 2026 The modern supply chain runs on fragmented systems forcing logistics teams to manually bridge disconnected workflows SuperProcures Intelligent Logistics Management System ILMS unifies the entire freight lifecycle into one ecosystem ensuring information flows seamlessly to all stakeholders from the first bid to the final paymentIncubated at theIIM Calcutta Innovation Park ecosystem and backed by marquee investors like IndiaMART and Caret Capital SuperProcure has secured 14 crore USD 16M in a funding round led by Pentathlon Ventures
Agility: Global Logistics Execs Predict Volatile 2026
Industry looks to AI cost controls supply chain reengineering as tools to copeABU DHABI UAE Feb 4 2026 Logistics executives are bracing for a year of volatility in trade geopolitics and the global economy and managing uncertainty by turning to AI scrutinizing costs and reconfiguring their supply chains according to the 2026 Agility Emerging Markets Index In a survey of 503 industry professionals 86 say they expect increased volatility in 2026 or view trade political and economic turbulence as the new normal
IMG Saxony-Anhalt: 2026 in Sight - Saxony-Anhalt Sets the Pace for Future Industries
Despite challenging framework conditions such as high energy prices the international introduction of tariffs and bureaucratic requirements SaxonyAnhalt is drawing a positive balance for 2025 leading companies have announced or begun substantial investments this year The federal state with around 214 million inhabitants is characterized by short distances and fast decisionmaking and has further strengthened its image as an innovative industrial and technology location With a diverse mix of hightech pharmaceuticals logistics chemicals and mechanical engineering the state is well positioned for the futureand is expecting important openings in 2026 that will continue its growth trajectory
Grojet Launches Grojet Express -- Redefining Last-Mile Logistics with 24/7 Hyperlocal Pickup and Delivery
MANGALORE India Dec 18 2025 Grojet a pioneer in smart communitydriven commerce has announced the official launch of Grojet Express in Mangalore This newest service vertical is engineered to meet the soaring demand for fast reliable and truly aroundtheclock hyperlocal delivery marking a significant evolution in the citys lastmile logistics landscape Commencing operations recently Grojet Express seamlessly integrates into the broader Grojet ecosystem by offering an uncompromising 247 pickup and drop serviceavailable 7 days a week 24 hours a day 365 days a year
SANY and Pony.ai Announce Mass-Production Readiness of Fourth-Generation Autonomous Heavy-Duty Truck
BEIJING Dec 8 2025 SANY Group announced that the fourthgeneration autonomous heavyduty truck codeveloped by SANY Heavy Truck and Ponyai is nearing massproduction readiness with the first batch set for commercial operation next year The milestone will strengthen Chinas global leadership in autonomous freight and accelerate the logistics industrys digital intelligent and lowcarbon transformation Tech Breakthroughs Driving Scalable Autonomous Freight As the latest achievement of deep technical integration between the two companies the new model is equipped with an over 400 kWh battery pack Each vehicle is expected to reduce annual carbon emissions by approximately 60 tons setting a benchmark for lowcarbon transformation in the logistics industry
Comprinno signs a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with AWS to accelerate Generative AI adoption in India
BENGALURU India Dec 1 2025 Comprinno a leading Cloud amp AI Advisory today announced that it has signed a twoyear Strategic Collaboration Agreement SCA with Amazon Web Services AWS to accelerate the adoption of Generative AI GenAI amp drive cloud modernization for enterprises across India Under this agreement Comprinno will leverage its deep expertise in software amp data engineering alongside AWSs advanced GenAI services to help organizations across industries such as financial services retail logistics amp healthcare build amp scale enterprisegrade AI solutions
Cholan Tours Launches Women-Driven E-Auto Program in Madurai, Advancing Women's Empowerment and Green Urban Mobility
MADURAI India Nov 25 2025 Cholan Tours one of Indias leading Destination Management Companies has embarked on a pioneering Women EAuto Program in Madurai the temple city of India This movement aims to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for local women while promoting clean ecofriendly urban transportation With over two decades of service Cholan Tours has grown from a modest South Indiabased travel agency into a nationally respected tourism organisation The company serves thousands of domestic and international travellers annually offering curated travel experiences endtoend logistics and groundhandling services along with specially crafted India Toursfor authentic and immersive journeys
IGF Middle East 2025 to Unveil New India-UAE Innovation Era as Global Tech & Capital Leaders Converge in Dubai
Event to feature first major public remarks by Indias New Ambassador to the UAEDUBAI UAE and NEW DELHI Nov 24 2025 India Global Forums flagship UAE event is set to return to Dubai tomorrow for its landmark fifth edition The twoday gathering opens with a series of highimpact ecosystem engagements across Dubai starting with exclusive industry and investment roundtables at DP Worlds JAFZA designed to explore how highpotential Indian brands can scale across global markets by leveraging the UAEs worldclass logistics and trade corridors In addition an immersive interactive dialogue at the IIM Ahmedabads Dubai Campus will convene leading founders investors and academic voices to examine the strategies Indian companies must adopt to internationalise deepen global competitiveness and build futureready enterprises
Shipsy Appoints Servo Sawhney as Chief Customer Officer
NEW DELHI Nov 20 2025 Shipsy a leading provider of AInative solutions for the supply chain and logistics technology industry recently announced that it has appointed Servo Sawhney as the Chief Customer Officer CCO This key addition to the executive team underscores Shipsys deep commitment to help customers realise value from AI and move towards its vision of building the autonomous supply chain Servo brings over two decades of industry experience spanning customer success gotomarket strategy and enterprise transformation He has played a key role in scaling some of Indias biggest SaaS companies including HighRadius and has demonstrated exceptional capability in helping industry leaders realize value through AI and ensuring measurable business impact for clients
First Advantage Releases Half-Year 2025 India Employment Screening Trends Report
BFSI Sector Shows Discrepancy Trends in HalfYear Q1 and Q2 India Trends report of 2025 BENGALURU India Nov 4 2025 First Advantage Corporation NASDAQ FA a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry announces the publication of its halfyear India Employment Screening Trends Report The 35page document is a compilation of anonymized data and analytics from the Companys background screenings performed for its customers in the Indian market during the first and second quarter of 2025 In Q225 Industries such as BFSI BPO Ecommerce amp Logistics Education Manufacturing Staffing and Telecom sectors had discrepancies percentages that are much higher than the overall average of 13 percent
Capital A explores Bahrain as Middle East aviation, engineering and logistics hub to advance global expansion plans
Transportation and Telecommunications from the Kingdom of Bahrain underscoring the tremendous potential of this partnership and Bahrains role as a cornerstone hub in AirAsias global network strategy MANAMA Bahrain Nov 3 2025 Capital ABerhad Capital A or the Grouptoday signed a Letter of Intent LOI with the Ministry of Transportation andTelecommunications to explore establishing Bahrain as AirAsias Middle East hub marking the beginning of a longterm partnership to build a major bridge between Asean and one of the worlds fastestgrowing aviation regions
Arkieva recognized as Great Supply Chain Partner for improving efficiency and visibility for Wells Enterprises
Leading supply chain publication honors endtoend demand and production planning project at largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the US WILMINGTONDel Oct 14 2025 Arkieva a provider of industryleading supply chain planning solutions announces recognition as a 2025 Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain for their work transforming supply chain processes at Wells Enterprises As part of this work Arkieva engineered and implemented an endtoend software solution to handle production complexity and support Wells continued growth This is the second industry award win for the project following recognition as a Top Supply Chain Project by both Supply amp Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics magazine
"SAL" and "SPL" Sign a Strategic Agreement to Enhance Air Mail Handling in The Kingdom
RIYADH Saudi Arabia Oct 13 2025 In the presence of HE Eng Anef bin Ahmad Abanomai President of the Saudi Post SPL and Mr Omar Hariri CEO of SAL Logistics Services a strategic agreement was signed between SAL Logistics Services and Saudi Post SPL to enhance mail handling and transportation operations across various regions of the Kingdom The agreement was signed by Mr Mohammed Nahhas CEO of SALs Ground Handling Sector and Mr Khalid Ibrahim AlMohammed Vice President of Processing and Outlets at SPL
Latest Economy Observer report from Dun & Bradstreet reveals improvements across industrial activity, cooling inflation, and improving borrowing conditions in India
MUMBAI India July 11 2025 Dun amp Bradstreet a global leader in businessdecisioning data and analytics has released its Economy Observer report for July 2025 Economy Observer is a monthly report sharing indepth analysis of key macroeconomic developments in India and provides forecasts for key economic indicators and insight into the expected direction of the Indian economy Key economic forecast Real EconomyDespite slowing in May 2025 Indias industrial landscape is expected to see a resurgence driven by domestic demand and resilience in key sectors According to Dun amp Bradstreet the Index of Industrial Production IIP is expected to have risen by 50 in June 2025 a significant jump from 12 in May 2025 led by manufacturing and coal production The manufacturing sector will be supported by increasing consumer demand tax exemptions introduced in April 2025 and a revival in segments such as consumer durables and capital goods Simultaneously coal output has seen a substantial boost aided by improved logistics and proactive restocking by core industries which is helping to meet the rising needs of industrial activity
Bain & Company appoints Shintaro Okuno as new Regional Managing Partner for Asia-Pacific
SINGAPORE July 2 2025 Bain amp Company has appointed Shintaro Okuno as Regional Managing Partner for AsiaPacific APAC effective July 1st Shintaro brings over 20 years of experience at Bain where he led major transformation efforts for clients across a wide range of industries including industrial goods automobile logistics technologies consumer products and retail He holds deep expertise in MampA and private equity investmentrelated projects and has built some ofBains most enduring relationships in both corporate and investorled settings
Tech Mahindra and Wipro join Aduna to accelerate global adoption of network APIs
PLANO Texas June 18 2025 Aduna the global aggregator of network APIs today announced that leading global system integrators Wiproand Tech Mahindra have joined its partner ecosystem This strategic collaboration highlights the critical role GSIs play in scaling enterprise adoption and enabling mobile operator participation in the emerging network API economy As trusted advisors to Fortune 500 companies and longtime partners to telecom operators Tech Mahindra and Wipro will integrate Adunas harmonized network APIs including SIM Swap Number Verification Device Location and Quality on Demand into enterprise transformation initiatives across industries such as financial services manufacturing logistics and public sector
Emirates Logistics embarks on Kenya expansion at Tatu City SEZ
TATU CITY Kenya June 4 2025 Emirates Logistics a leading supply chain and logistics provider in the Middle East Africa and Asia has announced its expansion into Kenya where it will construct a stateoftheart facility at Tatu City SEZ Africas leading new city located just 30 minutes from Kenyas capital Nairobi The facility will support the growth of Emirates Logistics worldrenowned clients across SubSaharan Africa We are proud to strengthen our presence in Kenya with our expansion to Tatu City reinforcing Emirates Logistics global footprint of comprehensive logistics capabilities said Steven van der Vliet Chief Commercial Officer Emirates Logistics This new strategic facility is part of our broader commitment to offering worldclass infrastructure in key growth markets Being located at the heart of Kenyas economic engine allows us to deliver flexible seamless and tailormade logistics solutions that empower both our existing and new customers to thrive
CM Global Services (CMGS) Secures Exclusive Multi-Year Logistics & Procurement Partnerships with Compass Mining and NovoMod
DENVER May 22 2025 CM Global Services LLC CMGS proudly announces its official designation as the exclusive logistics and procurement partner for Compass Mining Inc and NovoMod LLC two leaders in the Bitcoin mining and modular infrastructure sectors These multiyear partnerships reinforce CMGSs growing influence as the supply chain backbone powering some of the most advanced digital infrastructure projects in the world Founded with a mission to eliminate the bottlenecks and fragmentation that plague traditional supply chains CMGS is a fully integrated logistics and infrastructure services firm specializing in Bitcoin mining services data center development and highdemand electrical infrastructure From sourcing crypto mining machine parts and network hardware to coordinating the full deployment of large scale sites CMGS is designed to scale with our clients and move at the speed they need
Expedibox Partners With Virtual.com to Join the Virtual Network
Expedibox joins Virtual Network, North America’s largest and fastest-growing Carrier-Agnostic locker and pudo network for Last-Mile Logistics.
Agility: As Risks Loom, Logistics Execs Say They've Rewired Supply Chains
Industry looks to shield itself from trade wars inflation possible recession DUBAI UAE Feb 18 2025 More than 62 of logistics industry professionals say theyve overhauled their supply chains to safeguard against inflation looming trade tariffs the possibility of a global economic downturn and other major risks Entering 2025 the logistics industry is looking to protect itself from rising costs and a potential trade war ignited by expected US tariff hikes and a flood of exports from China according to a survey of 567 executives for the 2025 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index
Logistic Properties of the Americas to Participate in Citi’s 2025 Global Property CEO Conference
Logistic Properties of the Americas (NYSE American: LPA) (“LPA” or the “Company”), today announced that its management team will participate in a pane
Logistic Properties of the Americas Achieves Full Occupancy of Building 100 at Parque Logístico Callao
Logistic Properties of the Americas (NYSE American: LPA) (“LPA” or the “Company”) announced the execution of a USD-denominated lease with a leading th
DHL Supply Chain Acquires Reverse Logistics Leader, Inmar Supply Chain Solutions
DHL Supply Chain, the Americas leader in contract logistics, today announced the acquisition of Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, a division of Inmar Inte
nShift: 2024 Challenges Hold the Key to 2025 Ecom Success
Brands have battled challenges in 2024 that could unlock growth opportunities in the year ahead. Mastering logistical challenges, including in the del
Coupang and ACI Worldwide Express Launch New Service for Global Sellers to Easily Increase Online Sales in Korea
Coupang, one of the fastest-growing commerce companies in the world, and leading global logistics provider, ACI Worldwide Express, together have launc