J&T Express tops 100 million daily parcels, Onfleet wins Frost & Sullivan smart logistics honor, and more: supply chain roundup

Recent developments in the logistics sector highlight a significant surge in global delivery volumes and the increasing role of artificial intelligence in operational efficiency. J&T Express has reached a major milestone by processing over 100 million parcels daily, while Onfleet has been recognized for its advancements in smart logistics automation. These trends, along with state-level fleet renewals and industrial expansions, underscore a period of rapid technological integration and infrastructure growth within the supply chain industry.

Global logistics provider J&T Express reported a massive increase in scale, with average daily parcel volumes exceeding 100 million during the second quarter of 2026. This milestone reflects the company's expanding footprint and the continued demand for high-volume delivery services. Simultaneously, Onfleet was named the 2026 North American Smart Logistics Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan. This recognition specifically highlights Onfleet's excellence in AI-enabled automation and the optimization of delivery operations, signaling a shift toward more intelligent, data-driven last-mile solutions.

In the public sector, the State of Connecticut has renewed its fleet management partnership with Geotab and Advantage One Technologies. This collaboration focuses on delivering advanced automation solutions to modernize the state's transportation fleet and improve operational oversight. Additionally, the manufacturing and planning segment saw significant gains as VMS Solutions enhanced TKG Taekwang’s production planning capabilities. The implementation of these new tools resulted in a fourfold improvement in planning speed, demonstrating the impact of specialized software on manufacturing efficiency.

Infrastructure expansion remains a key focus for the industry, evidenced by major projects in Texas and the Gulf Coast region. Boomerang Industrial has broken ground on a 325,274 square foot cold storage warehouse in Schertz, Texas, to address the growing demand for temperature-controlled logistics. Furthering this regional growth, Gulf Coast Crating has accelerated its strategic expansion through the acquisition of more than 1.1 million square feet of industrial space across Texas and the Gulf Coast. These investments in physical capacity are critical for supporting the increased flow of goods and specialized storage requirements.

Industry excellence and innovation are also being recognized through various awards and finalist selections. Radius Aerospace and LeanDNA have been named finalists for the 2026 Supply Chain Excellence Award USA, highlighting their contributions to supply chain management. Collectively, these updates from July 2026 illustrate a multi-faceted evolution in the logistics landscape, where massive volume growth is being met with sophisticated AI tools, renewed government infrastructure, and significant private sector industrial acquisitions.