BiTA

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Coca-Cola, a Shipper of Choice that quenches drivers’ thirsts for efficiency

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) moves about 10,000 loads per week in the United States. Drivers picking up those shipments – whether they’re beverage bases destined for bottlers or ice tea for retailers – can expect can expect free refreshments, but more importantly, short dwell times.  “We want to provide quality service and hospitality to the drivers who […]

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FreightWaves Staff Monday, June 17, 2019

McCarter & English joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance

McCarter & English, a 400-attorney firm with a national client base and a thriving supply chain and logistics practice, has joined Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA), the largest commercial blockchain consortium in the world with nearly 500 members from the freight, transportation, logistics and affiliated industries. BiTA, whose members generate more than $1 trillion in […]

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Collaborative spirit nets Conagra Brands “Shipper of Choice” award

FreightWaves and Convoy recently teamed up to present the first annual Shipper of Choice Award to a top-notch manufacturer, distributor or retailer. Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) ranked number 4 out of 25 award winners. The first-of-its-kind award was created to recognize shippers committed to eliminating inefficiencies from the supply chain and aiming to be excellent […]

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FreightWaves Staff Wednesday, May 29, 2019

DrayNow is newest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance

DrayNow, the first real-time marketplace connecting intermodal freight with carriers, has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). BiTA is developing best practices and standards for blockchain in the transportation industry. Blockchain is an open, distributed digital ledger that can record and share transactions between two or more parties efficiently, securely and permanently. Blockchain enables […]

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Ashley Coker Prince Friday, May 10, 2019

Blockchain Research Institute tells stories of transformation on global scale

The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) and Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) announced a partnership to support members of both organizations in their efforts to build a collaborative network of leaders in blockchain technology last September. BRI Managing Director Hilary Carter spoke at this week’s BiTA Spring Symposium in Atlanta, offering members insight into how the […]

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