For years, the narrative around freight brokerage technology has centered on automation freeing up employees to focus on relationship-building and high-level tasks. But what does that mean in practice?
Dhruv Gupta, CEO of Drumkit, discusses the advantages of AI automation and how streamlined workflows allow companies to boost sales and improve customer service.
From automating back-office tasks to enhancing driver communication with voice AI, this discussion breaks down practical, cost-effective ways AI can improve efficiency, reduce workload and drive profitability.
Contoro Robotics announced Tuesday it has raised $12 million in its Series A funding round to scale its AI-powered trailer- and container-unloading robots.
David Bell, founder and CEO of CloneOps.ai, discusses the advantages of its new AI-driven voice agents and how streamlined call center workflows allow companies to expand in sales and customer service.
Flexport founder Ryan Petersen and FreightWaves discuss the reasoning behind Flexport’s massive product release, the role of AI in global logistics and the evolving landscape of international trade regulations.
In an era when artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, freight brokerage stands at the forefront of transformation.
David Bell of CloneOps.ai spoke to FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson about the future of AI in the transportation industry and how the CloneOps AI voice agent can prioritize and manage a wide range of communication functions.
Gaia Dynamics is arming customers with AI-driven tools to accelerate the tariff code classification of products.
“I have never seen a role like a cradle-to-grave broker in any other industry,” said FreightHero’s founder and CEO.
From optimizing electric vehicle fleets to mitigating fraud and automating nonrevenue tasks, automation is positioned to address some of the industry’s most pressing challenges.
The computational demands of AI systems are orders of magnitude greater than traditional software.
Gatego was founded by CEO Adrian Garcia, whose firsthand experience in his family’s trailer yards highlighted the inefficiencies of traditional systems.
Frank Kenney of Cleo gives insight into the current challenges of AI in logistics and how incremental integration over the next decade will be crucial for maximizing efficiencies.
Zach Jecklin of Echo Global Logistics discusses the importance of providing good service through difficult freight markets, Echo’s strategy to leverage AI and how technology can help maintain relationships without eliminating human oversight.
Josh Hankins of J.B. Hunt joins Leah Shaver to discuss how communicating with drivers and understanding their needs can help with technology adoption, as well as to highlight Carol Ekster’s new book “Trucker Kid.”
Steve Blough, a co-founder of MercuryGate International Inc., speaks about how companies can use AI to strengthen decision making.
A product manager at Crowley believes freight operators should be using AI now to optimize routes, streamline workflows and forecast demand.
Frank Kenney of Cleo gives insight into the importance of keeping customer-facing touchpoints manual and personal while strategically automating other processes.
Recent headlines reveal how freight fraud is no respecter of national borders. Authorities have arrested Shenghua Wen, a Chinese national residing illegally in the U.S., on suspicion of exporting firearms, ammunition and restricted military technology to North Korea. Operating out of Long Beach, California, Wen reportedly hid the contraband in shipping containers routed through Hong […]
Adam McElhinney, the CEO of Uptake Technologies, spoke about what opportunities the logistics community has to utilize AI.
President-elect Donald Trump’s tech policies could boost FreightTech for AI, warehouse automation and 3D printing.
As AI continues to grow as a buzzword in many industries, especially in supply chains, workers fear getting replaced with new technology. However, AI is best used when working in tandem with employees.
As FreightVana CTO Don Everhart moves into his new role at Transflo, he answers FreightWaves’ questions on hot FreightTech topics.
Lexmark Laureate Brant Nystrom shares how Optra Edge can help freight companies save by streamlining their asset tracking, gate management, data processing, PPE compliance initiatives, and even trailer loading and unloading.
Freight coordination platform Cartage has raised $3.3 million in a funding round led by Y Combinator. The company, founded by industry veterans, is using AI to streamline logistics without forcing brokers, shippers or carriers to change their preferred communication methods.
Former Amazon and Flexport executive Dave Clark has launched Auger, a $100 million-backed logistics software startup aimed at optimizing supply chain decision-making for midsize to large businesses by using AI and automation.
Paxafe’s Ilya Preston discussed reducing food waste, cutting emissions and more during the keynote discussion at FreightWaves’ Net Zero Carbon Summit on Wednesday.
At Uber Freight’s Deliver conference, its founder and CEO announced same day and scheduled deliveries offerings, advanced tech features and said the company has reached $20 billion in freight under management.
This week in Borderlands: Wiliot chatbot would like a word about food supply chain safety; Maersk opens logistics warehouse in El Paso; Stotland Trucking expands operations in Texas; and Continental Tire plans $87M Fort Worth production facility.
James Winfrey, vice president of partnerships and alliances with Leoforce, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to discuss advancements in recruiting technology in the trucking space, highlighting some of the best use cases for leveraging AI to allow for a better applicant experience and outcome.
While drones have received plenty of hoopla, there are many questions that need to be answered. Efficient ground transport, though, is a viable and sustainable model for package delivery.
ABEJA has developed proprietary tools to ensure that its AI Consulting engagements do not metastasize into endless ordeals.
Fashion industry incumbents that have failed to adopt technology to strengthen their business models are at significant risk, particularly as the pandemic accelerates a number of trends.
By the time entrenched incumbents awaken to the threats posed by newly developed general purpose technologies (GPTs), a crop of challengers who had no option but to adopt the new GPT at the outset has become powerful enough to threaten the financial stability of an industry.
The shift to 5G technology will bring challenges that require companies to enhance the skills of their network managers.
Get ready for the goodies coming from federal transport spending legislation. Money for inland waterway network will be funds well spent.
Dallas-based KoiReader Technologies has raised $60,000 in seed funding, Dallas Innovates reports. The money will be used to build the company’s artificial intelligence-driven automation and video feed data capture suite for the transportation and logistics sector. KoiReader showcased its product in May at Transparency19, a FreightWaves conference focusing on digitization and innovation in freight. In […]
Domino’s Pizza has partnered with SingularityNET, to test decentralized AI services in an attempt to automate portions of its delivery operations.
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For decision-makers, it is worth understanding some of the basics behind artificial intelligence algorithms.
SwanLeap tops another prestigious list recognizing the fastest-growing North American companies in technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, and energy tech sectors based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2014 to 2017.
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Artificial intelligence is a buzzword that has created a lot of hype in the transportation industry. But understanding the technology’s commercial utility is the need of the day.
SwanLeap has shown an unprecedented 75,660.8% revenue growth over the past three years catapulting the software company to the number one spot.
Loadtap automates freight brokerage operations and also makes track and trace easier, all with the help of artificial intelligence.
NetraDyne, a company based out of San Diego, is using artificial intelligence and computer vision to track drivers through intelligent and situationally aware cameras on deck.
