Machine learning

Bridging the AI gap in U.S.-Mexico trade is essential for trade growth, experts say.

By providing door-to-door visibility capabilities — and paving the way for stronger connections between industry players — project44 can help shippers and logistics service providers more from reactive to proactive.

Can Outrider hold onto its healthy lead in distribution yard autonomy as competition begins to form?

“People that are integrating with AI will be able to significantly save money and move ahead of others that are not looking at AI as a promising tool for the industry,” Ezlogz CEO CJ Karman said.

Guided by Emtec Digital, companies can expedite their digital transformation by implementing robotic process automation and intelligent automation, allowing for enhanced operational efficiency and productivity.

Many companies believe machine learning is the solution to their problems, but it can’t overcome bad data and metrics.

Levi Strauss & Co. has developed a new technology that balances the consumer experience with business objectives when fulfilling e-commerce orders.

The retail landscape is rapidly changing due to the consumer’s desire for speed and instant gratification. Machine learning is removing friction from the process.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sits down with Sanjay Chopra, CEO and co-founder of Cognistx, to talk about the benefits of AI and clean data.

Pactum uses AI and chatbots to automate contract negotiations for some of the biggest companies in the world.

For many logistics companies, full digitization across the supply chain is the ultimate goal.

President Adam Kahn joins the show to demonstrate how fleets use Netradyne to reward good driving behavior and identify areas for improvement.

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, RPA Labs will show how AI, machine learning and natural language processing add value to software development.

While automation offers the quickest path to increased efficiency, many companies are held down by slow-to-adapt legacy operations or siloed solutions.

People hate doing things themselves. Today we have cars that are self-driving, microwaves that are self-cleaning, thermostats that are self-adjusting – even ​​sentences that are self-completing. Automation is just about […]

To discuss the ways that shippers and carriers can prepare their supply chains for fully autonomous trucking in 2021, FreightWaves is partnering with Locomation for a one-hour webinar starting at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 10. Featured speakers include Locomation’s Çetin Meriçli, CEO and Co-founder, Tom Kroswek, VP of Business Development & Strategy, and Glynn Spangenberg, Chief Commercial Officer.

To learn how you can empower your team to stay ahead of disruption and focus on high-impact initiatives across your supply chain, FreightWaves is partnering with Shipwell for a one-hour webinar starting at 2 pm ET on Thursday, June 17. Featured speakers will include Shipwell’s President & Cofounder Jason Traff, and VP of Product Ishan Kumar.

‘Data gives companies power. But, you need to extract it first.’

XGen has launched a platform that connects to e-commerce sites, providing shoppers with a more personalized experience with relevant recommendations and other interactions.

Combining Hunt’s data and Google’s tools will yield differentiated service offerings.

Ladingo’s growth suggests a segment of the market is not being adequately served by existing solutions.

With equity stake off the table in the Nikola-General Motors deal, what does that mean for the future of the Badger electric pickup truck?

Mining big data to discover problems before they lead to breakdowns is comparatively new in commercial trucking. Heavy hauler United Road tested the service from Uptake. After a 400% return on investment, it is expanding predictive maintenance to more of its fleet.

Shippers that trust their technology also trust their technology provider. That’s why XPO’s Connect platform resonates with shippers.

ABEJA has developed proprietary tools to ensure that its AI Consulting engagements do not metastasize into endless ordeals.

In assessing customer service in transportation, data is necessary but not sufficient.

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.

There is an opportunity for startups as businesses seek to modernize their business process flows.

The insurance underwriting process historically has relied on data that is updated only periodically.

FreightWaves President George Abernathy talks with XPO Logistics CIO Mario Harik about using tech solutions to deliver a more efficient supply chain during Global Trade Tech

Innovation in the maritime industry relies on top-down mandates that are complicated by multilayered regulatory regimes and compliance requirements.

Brian Aoaeh writes about new technologies that will transform supply chains and logistics in the near-term.

HubTran will now process and audit incoming documents from carriers and automatically assign them to the correct load in Brokerware.

Machine learning is now ‘pervasive’ in Convoy’s operations.

The investment round was led by OGCI Climate Investments, a $1 billion+ fund that invests in solutions to decarbonize commercial transport.

Startup raises $11M in Series A round

This white paper explores how artificial intelligence can help the industry humanize analytics and achieve better outcomes.

Fleet Advantage is adding predictive modeling to its ATLAAS platform, giving fleets a look at vehicle replacement cost savings at specific points in time.

McLeod Software recently hosted a conference on the use of artifical intelligence and business intelligence in transportation.

Partnering with the right 3PL provider allows access to a far-reaching carrier network, expansive capacity and a full spectrum of tools and resources.

In this FreightWaves Flashback to FreightWaves LIVE: Chicago we’ll hear from Ryan Rusnak, CTO and co-founder or Airspace Technologies during his session: Making or breaking your business with machine learning.

Darren Prokop writes about the future of data in for-hire transportation. Data is information and can become knowledge.

Wider use of technology within supply chains has helped create greater efficiency and better forecasting of logistics operations.

Rusnak conducted the most substantive machine learning in logistics presentation this writer has seen,

Market Voice Brian Aoaeh has a fascinating interview with Wolfgang Lehmacher,, an expert on global supply chains (and much more)!

McLeod Software launched a virtual Artificial Intelligence Truck Racing League (AITRL) designed to educate the transportation industry about the importance of machine learning through gamification.

“Robotic process automation has already taken root in other industries like financial services. It’s a perfect time for RPA to disrupt the logistics industry, given the amount of paperwork, documentation and around-the-clock customer interaction that global transportation requires,” says Mike Motsick, CEO of RPA Labs.

Brian Aoaeh writes about the use of machine learning to improve supply chains, particularly in the context of decreasing greenhouse gas emissions.

Brian Aoaeh writes about how machine learning and artificial intelligence can be used to improve transportation and decrease emissions.

Amazon to retrain 1/3 of its workforce to meet challenges of securing high-skilled labor. Transport and logistics skills will also be elevated

ELDs and artificial intelligence have increased the number of opportunities for drivers by allowing for solutions that offer load matching and more.

Canadian-based firm rolls out Amazon-like hubs to handle shipments for merchants using its e-commerce platform.

North Dakota has no restricted air spaces, a favorable climate for testing drones, and a government that is keen on growing its UAS industry.

In partnership with Slync… AWR products enable supplier and retailer networks that react as one.

Presented by Slync… smart investments in supply chain tech is crucial to competing.

Inexpensive cloud-based technology is leveling the playing field between small, mid-sized, and large 3PLs.

In partnership with Reliance Partners …Data analytics and machine learning can help companies irrespective of the size of their data sets, as long as the data being captured is of good quality and is specific to the required operational needs.

Volkswagen partners with Amazon Web Services, to streamline data coming from its different manufacturing and logistics processes, and create actionable information to improve production flexibility and increase vehicle quality.

Several logistics and transportation software providers claim to have machine learning capabilities, but in many cases, the results don’t match the hype.

KoBold Metals’ algos analyze geological data to find untapped sources of cobalt ore.

Robinson sees low to mid single-digit contract gains, soft spot pricing, Biesterfeld says.

Supply chain investments are helping retailers meet the inventory challenges of a growing market, the National Retail Federation (NRF) reported today in its 2019 retail sales forecast.

Vector is digitizing the trucking sector by extracting information that is offline and moving it online.

Autobon AI is building an aftermarket autonomous vehicle system that would allow any commercial truck to be turned into an autonomous truck.

Walmart will deploy autonomous vehicles to deliver groceries for customers, according to Tom Ward, senior vice president of digital operations for the retail giant. Autonomous vehicle company Udelv is providing the technology to make the pilot program possible.

Wise Systems is building a fully automated system that allows teams to manage their entire fleet through cloud-based machine learning and provides dispatch routing that lets businesses plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of deliveries with complete visibility.

For decision-makers, it is worth understanding some of the basics behind artificial intelligence algorithms.

Logistical Labs COO speaks on the elevation of the company to #25 on Freight.Tec via pricing portal LoadDex.

The new tool will allow machine learning to accept and interpret counteroffers from carriers, and decide if they’re too high or just right.

Smart cities end up producing millions of data points every minute. City administrations need to wake up to the potential of data analytics and think of a way to utilize data and reduce urban traffic congestion.

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.

McLeod Software will launch a new product that uses machine learning algorithms to process inbound carrier emails in a broker’s inbox and automatically match them up with available loads.

SenseTime Group Ltd. just raised $600M from Alibaba and other investors, making them the world’s largest AI startup. SenseTime’s product offerings and strategic plans reveal how closely related mass surveillance and autonomous driving really are.

KeepTruckin raises $50M in a Series C financing. Plans to have 400,000 subscribers by the end of the year

Using machine learning and artificial intelligence to predict supply chain demand is the focus of a collaborative effort between JDA Software and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Supply Chain 24/7 reports.

Techpertise together with TMW Systems …TMW Systems CTO Tim Leonard discussed recent data management white papers and the future of machine learning applications for the trucking industry.

Loadtap automates freight brokerage operations and also makes track and trace easier, all with the help of artificial intelligence. 

FourKites will use the funds to double its headcount, accelerate product development, and expand internationally.