Of Interest

ELFA Webinar Provides Key Takeaways on Reaching Customers Through Content Marketing

An introduction to omnichannel marketing, ways to build a content marketing strategy and a case study on bringing these elements together were the focus of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Aug. 19 webinar, “Reaching Your Customer in a Digital World.” read more

Penske Truck Leasing Pilots Stem’s Athena Software to Support Electric Vehicle Charging

Since April, Penske Truck Leasing has been working with Stem, a provider of artificial intelligence driven energy storage services, to pilot its Athena smart energy storage software and operate an advanced battery storage system. read more

Ideanomics to Acquire VIA Motors

Ideanomics, a company focused on driving the adoption of commercial electric vehicles and associated energy consumption, entered into an agreement to acquire VIA Motors in an all-stock transaction for a 100% ownership stake. The agreement values VIA Motors at $450 million. read more

Food Logistics Names Ryder a Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider for Ninth Consecutive Year

Food Logistics named Ryder a top third-party logistics and cold storage provider for 2021. The honor marks Ryder’s ninth consecutive year on the list. read more

CIT Arranges $26MM Loan for Acquisition of Industrial Portfolio in West Palm Beach, FL

CIT’s real estate finance business served as sole lead arranger on a $26 million loan for the acquisition of a three-building portfolio of industrial buildings in West Palm Beach, FL. read more

IDC Expects 14.2% Growth in PC Shipments in 2021, Down from Previous Forecast

According to International Data Corporation, worldwide shipments of PCs are expected to grow 14.2% in 2021. This is down from IDC's May forecast of 18% growth, with continued supply chain and logistical challenges cited as the main reasons. read more

US Bank Partners with Mastercard to Launch New Payment Card for the Fleet Industry

U.S. Bank is partnering with Mastercard to offer the U.S. Bank Voyager Mastercard, which can be used for fleet-related expenses anywhere Voyager or Mastercard are accepted. read more

In Response to Delta Variant, 63% of SMEs are Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination

According to a new survey from JumpCloud, with global changes in the workplace due to COVID-19 and the Delta variant, small and medium-sized enterprises are continuing to adjust their workplace models. read more

Inbound Logistics Names Ryder a Top 100 3PL Provider for 2021

Inbound Logistics named Ryder a Top 100 3PL Provider for 2021 for demonstrating supply chain excellence. This year’s honorees were chosen from a pool of more than 300 companies. read more

Corcentric Recognized on Inc. 5000 for 11th Time

Inc. ranked Corcentric No. 3,574 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, a ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. This marks the 11th year Corcentric has made the annual Inc. 5000 list, including last year's ranking of No. 4,105. read more

S&P Global Ratings Upgrades Global Ship Lease’s Credit Rating to BB-

S&P Global Ratings raised Global Ship Lease’s long-term issuer credit rating to BB- from B+, with a stable outlook. read more

Markel Acquires Majority Interest in Crane Rental Fleet Operator Buckner

Markel entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Buckner, a crane rental fleet operator serving commercial contractors in the construction of wind turbines, stadiums, manufacturing facilities and other projects. read more

Visual Lease Ranked in Inc. 5000 for Second Consecutive Year

Visual Lease, a lease optimization software provider, was named to the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. This inclusion marks Visual Lease’s second consecutive year placing within the top 20% of the private companies recognized. read more

South Florida Business Journal Names Fleet Advantage Finalist for Business of the Year Award

The South Florida Business Journal named Fleet Advantage, a provider of truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing and life cycle cost management, a finalist for its Business of the Year award. read more

Ritchie Bros. Sells More Than $99MM in Pipeline Construction Equipment for Barrilleaux

Ritchie Bros. recently sold more than $99 million of pipeline construction equipment in its largest-ever single-owner auction for Barrilleaux. In fewer than two days, Ritchie Bros. sold more than 3,100 items from three Barrilleaux locations in New Mexico and Texas. read more

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