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JD Logistics Reports 26.5% Revenue Growth as Overseas Warehouse Network Doubles

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JD Logistics Reports 26.5% Revenue Growth as Overseas Warehouse Network Doubles

Beijing – September 24, 2026 -- JINGDONG Logistics (HKEX: 2618) reported total revenue of RMB 124.7 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up 26.5% year-over-year, as the company detailed the rapid expansion of its international 3PL network under the JoyLogistics and JoyExpress brands.

Revenue from external customers climbs 29.3% to RMB 85.4 billion

Integrated supply chain revenue reached RMB 59.4 billion, up 18.5%, with the company now serving approximately 79,300 external integrated supply chain customers. In the Brand Finance Logistics 25 2025 ranking, JINGDONG Logistics placed 14th among the world's most valuable logistics brands, with an estimated brand value of US$4.06 billion and a brand strength index of 90.6.

Octane Rent Expands Abu Dhabi SUV Fleet Amid Tourism, Business Demand

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Octane Rent Expands Abu Dhabi SUV Fleet Amid Tourism, Business Demand

Abu Dhabi – September 24, 2026 -- Octane Rent has expanded its SUV fleet in Abu Dhabi, adding the Range Rover, Cadillac Escalade, Toyota Land Cruiser, Chevrolet Tahoe and BMW X7 to meet rising demand from the emirate's business and tourism sectors.

New SUV models join a 400-vehicle, 31-brand network across the UAE

The Abu Dhabi additions integrate into Octane Rent's existing operational fleet, which spans more than 400 vehicles across 31 brands in the UAE. The company operates all vehicles as company-owned assets rather than through third-party marketplace brokers.

NACFE Report: Electric Terminal Tractors Move Past Pilot Stage

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NACFE Report: Electric Terminal Tractors Move Past Pilot Stage

Fort Wayne, Ind. – September 24, 2026 -- Electric terminal tractors have graduated from pilot programs to standard fleet equipment, with 76% of surveyed operators now reporting real operating-cost savings over diesel, according to a new report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE).

Cost savings, not sustainability goals, now drive adoption decisions

The report, "Beyond The Pilot: Electric Terminal Tractor Adoption, Four Years Later," found direct economic benefit has overtaken environmental targets as the top-cited reason fleets deploy the vehicles. NACFE first examined the technology in its 2022 report, The Use Case for Terminal Tractors, and revisited the market this year to track how fleet behavior has shifted.

Corgi Insurance Bundles Auto, On-Hook, Garage Keepers for Tow Trucks

San Francisco – September 23, 2026 -- Corgi Insurance has expanded its trucking insurance program to cover towing and tow-truck businesses, bundling three previously separate coverages into a single policy.

Corgi combines Auto Liability, On-Hook Coverage and Garage Keepers into one policy

The new towing program merges Auto Liability, On-Hook Coverage and Garage Keepers coverage under one carrier, eliminating the need for towing operators to source multiple policies across separate insurers.

Towing operators face liability for vehicles they transport and store, not just road risk

Unlike traditional freight haulers, tow trucks carry core exposure from handling, transporting and storing other people's vehicles rather than from road mileage alone. Josh Shih, Head of Underwriting at Corgi, said tow truck operators remain responsible for a customer's vehicle both while towing it and, in some cases, while it sits in their care.

FreightWise Named to 2027 FreightTech100 After AI, FedEx Certification Push

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FreightWise Named to 2027 FreightTech100 After AI, FedEx Certification Push

Brentwood – September 23, 2026 -- FreightWise, which manages over $1 billion in annual freight through its Kuebix TMS platform, has been named to the 2027 FreightTech100 list by FreightWaves, an industry recognition awarded to just 100 companies out of a record nominee pool.

More than half of this year's FreightTech100 list consists of newcomers, underscoring rapid sector turnover

Now in its eighth year, the FreightTech Awards saw FreightWaves' Research team evaluate nominees on documented innovation, market impact, and year-over-year technology evolution. FreightWise's inclusion follows what CEO Chris Cochran called one of the most active product development years in the company's history.

Flex Study: App-Based Platforms Fueled $414B in US Economic Activity in 2025

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Flex Study: App-Based Platforms Fueled $414B in US Economic Activity in 2025

Washington – September 23, 2026 -- App-based rideshare and delivery platforms supported $414 billion in U.S. economic activity in 2025, according to a new study commissioned by Flex, the trade association representing the sector's leading companies.

Drivers and couriers completed 6.3 billion orders, earning $8.9 billion in supplemental income

Some 9.4 million drivers and couriers completed a combined 6.3 billion rideshare and delivery orders with Flex member companies last year, generating $8.9 billion in additional income for workers. Order volume rose 29 percent since 2022, the report found.

PCS Software Launches Advantage Program for Mid-Size Fleets

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PCS Software Launches Advantage Program for Mid-Size Fleets

Houston – September 23, 2026 -- PCS Software has launched PCS Advantage, a benefit program that pools the purchasing power of its entire customer base to secure enterprise-level pricing on fuel, lodging and driver recruiting for small and mid-sized carriers. Three benefits are live immediately for all active PCS customers, with additional categories in development.

Collective scale unlocks discounts previously reserved for the largest fleets

Negotiated national rate programs have historically required volume that individual mid-market operators could not reach on their own. PCS Software aggregates demand across its full customer community and negotiates contracts on that combined basis, then passes the terms back to each enrolled carrier regardless of fleet size.

Tennessee DOT Signs 4-Year Deal With Altitude by Geotab for Freight Data

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Tennessee DOT Signs 4-Year Deal With Altitude by Geotab for Freight Data

Atlanta – September 23, 2026 -- Altitude by Geotab has secured a four-year statewide contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), granting the agency full access to its commercial-vehicle data analytics suite for freight planning and infrastructure investment decisions.

TDOT gains full access to Altitude's commercial vehicle analytics portfolio

The agreement, procured through the Eastern Transportation Coalition (TETC), provides TDOT with origin-destination matrices, truck parking demand analytics, and corridor flow data specific to commercial freight movement across the state's highway network.

Constellation Cold Logistics Names Abhy Maharaj CEO Effective Oct. 1

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Constellation Cold Logistics Names Abhy Maharaj CEO Effective Oct. 1

London – September 23, 2026 -- Constellation Cold Logistics has appointed Abhy Maharaj as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026, succeeding Carlos Rodriguez after four years at the helm.

Rodriguez moves to advisory role focused on M&A strategy

Rodriguez will transition to Constellation's Advisory Board, where he will support the company's acquisition strategy. Under his leadership since 2022, Constellation grew into a European leader in cold storage through acquisitions and new capacity development, according to Chair Nils S Andersen.

LEPAS L6 Wins Best Interior Design at 2026 Torino Design Awards

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LEPAS L6 Wins Best Interior Design at 2026 Torino Design Awards

Barcelona – September 23, 2026 -- LEPAS, the mid-to-premium new energy vehicle brand under Chery Auto, has secured the Best Interior Design Award in the City Car category at the 2026 Torino Automotive Design Award (TADA) for its L6 model, with results announced on Sept. 11, 2026 in Turin, Italy.

Jury judged L6 cabin against 87 competing models
The 2026 TADA evaluated 87 models across City Car, Family Car and Premium Car categories. Judges cited the L6's flat rear floor, gull-wing wraparound layout and NVH optimisation, along with premium materials and flexible storage, as evidence of natural technology integration throughout the cabin.