XPO Logistics Announces Four New Technology Initiatives for Less-Than-Truckload Optimization

XPO Logistics Announces Four New Technology Initiatives forLess-Than-Truckload Optimization   Targets $100 million incremental increase in operating profit within two years GREENWICH, Conn. - November 8, 2018 -XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), the second largest provider of...

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XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), the second largest provider of less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation in North America, has announced four new technology initiatives at the core of its LTL 2.0 optimization plan. The company, which recently reported the best third quarter operating ratio in 30 years for its LTL unit, expects to generate approximately $100 million in incremental operating profit over the next two years from proprietary technology underlying LTL 2.0:

Mario Harik, chief information officer of XPO Logistics, said, "Our technology is spurring growth across all the services we offer. We've pinpointed four high-impact areas where we can lead the LTL industry in transforming traditional approaches to serving customers. Two of these innovations - dynamic route optimization and linehaul bypass - are already in pilot. Given our capacity for innovation, our opportunity for creating value in LTL is nearly limitless."

XPO develops its technology within a proprietary, cloud-based ecosystem, supported by an annual investment of over $450 million. Other recent innovations in XPO's global operations include the deployment of intelligent robots in warehouses, the XPO Direct shared-space distribution network, voice integration with Amazon and Google to track home deliveries of heavy goods, and the launch of the XPO Connect digital freight marketplace with the Drive XPO mobile app for carriers.

XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global logistics provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. The company operates as a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets in 32 countries, with 1,529 locations and more than 98,000 employees. XPO uses its network to help more than 50,000 customers manage their goods most efficiently throughout their supply chains. XPO's corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Conn., USA, and its European headquarters is in Lyon, France. www.xpo.com

XPO Logistics, Inc.
Erin Kurtz
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erin.kurtz@xpo.com