CRANBERRY TWP., Pa., Oct. 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PLS Logistics Services, a leading 3rd party logistics provider, has joined the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA). BiTA is a standards and advocacy organization designed to educate, advocate, and establish standards for Blockchain applications in the trucking industry.
BiTA and PLS believe the Blockchain is one of the most significant developments for the supply chain industry. BiTA, PLS Logistics Services, and hundreds of other logistics leaders seek to revolutionize the trucking industry through this partnership.
By bringing together the most influential leaders in transportation, finance, and technology, BiTA will build the first set of transportation Blockchain standards. The Alliance seeks to provide clarity and standards around the Blockchain through education and advocacy of technology.
BiTA intends to become the leader of Blockchain within the industry. Together with PLS Logistic Services, expect to see an advancement in innovative infrastructure.
About PLS Logistics Services
PLS Logistics Services is a leading provider of logistics management, brokerage and technology services for shippers across all industries. PLS handles millions of loads annually across all major freight modes: flatbed, van, LTL, rail and barge, air and ocean. The PLS carrier network consists of over 40,000 pre-qualified trucking companies along with Class-1 railroads and major barge companies. PLS has been recognized as a top 25 freight brokerage firm. To learn more visit www.plslogistics.com.
About Blockchain in Trucking Alliance
Founded in August 2017, the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA) is a forum for promotion, education, and encouragement to develop and adopt Blockchain applications in the trucking, transportation, and logistics industry. BiTA’s goal is for members to participate, discuss, create, and adopt industry standard uses of Blockchain applications and to provide clarity and direction for the development of Blockchain technology in the trucking industry in a manner that will create efficiency, transparency, and foster trust. BiTA standards are intended to create a common framework to help organizations develop and adopt Blockchain technology. For more information, visit www.bita.studio
Media Contact:
Kelsey Magilton, Marketing Manager
(724) 814 – 5074
kmagilton@plslogistics.com