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.
Swedish trucking startup Einride makes its autonomous electric “Pods” available for pre-order. Expert: Sweden’s collaborative, vehicle-centric economy drives autonomous trucking leadership. Fresh off a $10 million raise, Swedish trucking technology […]
Laredo-based customs broker and freight-forwarder Daniel B. Hastings becomes the latest company in the supply chain targeted by ransomware hackers.
Drayage truckers on the Envase platform have access to an online marketplace that connects them to available parking and storage lots nationwide.
Platform Science has announced an integration with McLeod Software, giving LoadMaster customers access to Platform Science’s technology solutions.
The fleet management solution is Transfix’s first foray into a pure software product.
The Smart Load Board is a free freight marketplace built into KeepTruckin’s platform that provides intuitive freight matching and strong data privacy.
Hino and Toyota will test a Class 8 fuel-cell truck in North America in 2021 based on the Hino XL Series truck platform.
Dynamic contracts are shorter in duration and respond to sudden market shifts and changing business needs.
Kuebix is now offering dynamic pricing from Convoy inside its Community Load Match program on its TMS.
Cargomatic set off a prodigious chain of events after its launch in Los Angeles.
When it comes to freight audit and payment strategy, shippers don’t operate as a monolith.
Transflo has acquired Canada-based Microdea on a continued path to grow adoption of digital document workflow.
Hyliion Holdings Corp. CEO Thomas Healy draws distinctions between his company and embattled Nikola Hyliion begins public trading.
Announcement of IT EVP and chief digital officer appointments doesn’t mention this week’s ransomware attack.
International Maritime Organization website down and CMA CGM continues investigation following ransomware attack
There is an opportunity for startups as businesses seek to modernize their business process flows.
Downloads of XPO’s driver app Drive XPO have doubled this year, and more than 25,000 carriers have joined its XPO Connect platform as both technologies have seen rapid growth.
Echo Global has added a Book Now tool to its EchoDrive platform, allowing dispatchers and truck drivers to instantly book loads without the need for phone calls or emails.
The Swedish autonomous technology company is known for its electric “T-Pod” truck that doesn’t have a cab or driver.
Jim Mullen previously served as the acting administrator and chief counsel for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
project44 and SAP have added additional ocean freight visibility as well as new connectivity for truckload and less-than-truckload shipments.
Automaker will take about a third of Piedmont’s output to build its own batteries
Great freight factoring companies are amazing at avoiding bad-debt shippers and staying on top of collections so loads factored rarely turn into uncollectible revenue.
A new survey has found that while most businesses are concerned about cyberattacks, few are actually prepared for one.
French shipping giant says in a tweet expected some 24 hours earlier that all maritime and port operations are functioning normally.
William O’Donnell, managing partner of Prologis Ventures, the venture capital arm of the logistics real estate trust Prologis, cited a jaw-dropping stat in a discussion with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller […]
In-person check-ins are not only time-consuming but also a risk to health as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect supply chains.
Using data aimed at developing workplace safety practices can not only enable safer environments, it can empower employees and bolster a company’s safety culture, according to speakers at FreightWaves’ The Future of Real Estate Logistics summit.
FreightWaves’ JT Engstrom talked e-commerce logistics with Prologis’ Melinda McLaughlin during the FreightWaves Future of Logistics Real Estate Summit on Tuesday.
Walmart Canada boosted its order of Tesla Semi trucks to 130 as it bets on Elon Musk’s electric heavy-duty vehicle to cut carbon emissions from fleet.
Poursohi and Smith seek competitive advantage by deploying systems early and often.
Knight-Swift will begin testing a Freightliner eCascadia all-electric day cab as part of a broader effort to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2035.
3PL Quiet Logistics lost its supplier of warehouse robots when Amazon bought Kiva Systems in 2012. After three years in stealth mode, Quiet Logistics spun off its own robotics business in 2015. Five years later, Locus Robotics is growing globally.
The Lion8’s origins in battery-powered school buses result in an electric truck based on technology that’s more road-ready than that of its rivals, Lion Electric president says.
Uber is looking to acquire FreeNow, the ride-hailing joint venture of BMW and Daimler that operates in more than 100 European cities.
Insight Partners’ investment will allow PayCargo to build new online freight payment services and tools for shippers, 3PLs and transportation providers.
ISO comes out of stealth to help shippers manage vendor compliance and on-time performance metrics.
French company Exotec has raised $90 million to expand its autonomous robotics system as online shopping intensifies demand for more efficient warehouse management. The round, announced on Tuesday, was led […]
Digital Wildcatters cofounder Collin McLelland explains why it’s smarter for clean-tech to bring about petrochemical efficiencies instead of focusing on the elimination of fossil fuels altogether.
Upcoming changes to the hours-of-service regulations provide truck drivers with more flexibility in their days but open the door to violations for those uneducated on how to properly utilize the exceptions.
Malls are now creating e-commerce platforms by consolidating products sold within their spaces and pushing click-and-collect options as delivery models.
TruckPark, whose mobile app allows truck drivers to reserve truck parking, has now introduced a fleet version for dispatchers to manage reservations.
The French shipping giant’s network is down.
Former top exec at Fleematics is chairman, ex-CalAmp CEO Burdiek also in a top role
Truck platoon technology company Locomation has announced a rare deal for the sector: a hefty purchase order from Wilson Logistics, a transportation logistics company based in Springfield, Missouri. Under the […]
Canadian EV manufacturer Lion Electric plans to deliver its first battery-powered electric trucks in October as orders from Amazon and CN generate buzz.
Navistar has announced five additional telematics and fleet management providers are now integrated with its open-platform OnCommand Connection system.
The insurance underwriting process historically has relied on data that is updated only periodically.
JAL supports testing drone systems to safely and efficiently deliver essential goods to the country’s health care network.
With TikTok, Walmart now has dominance in storefront and online retail — and social media.
Augmented reality can help managers visualize warehouse operations better and train workers on a virtual 3D interface.
Nikola Corp.’s hunt for a partner to build hydrogen fueling stations for its electric trucks stalled because of a short seller report attacking founder Trevor Milton on the startup’s technology claims, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Transflo and InMotion Global have reached a deal to offer the AscendTMS free for a limited time to Transflo customers.
The autonomous trucking company partners with Volkswagen’s TRATON Group on a Swedish autonomous truck program.
Tesla’s new 4680 battery is the automaker’s big breakthrough in the company’s quest to create a more affordable electric car, officials said.
Whether shippers should put freight out to bid or move it on the spot market to get the best pricing is a difficult decision, but C.H. Robinson is attempting to make that process smoother with a new tool.
Three class-action lawsuits have been filed against Nikola Corp. and its founder Trevor Milton, since short seller Hindenburg Research published its damaging report about the electric truck startup on Sept. 10.
Tom Williams has led companies through initial public offerings and acquisitions.
Sources close to the embattled fuel cell truck manufacturer are reporting that founder Trevor Milton has resigned as executive chairman of Nikola Motor (NASDAQ: NKLA) and has departed the company […]
CBP’s Virtual Trade Week featured talks on the USMCA, forced labor, e-commerce, and how emerging technology is changing trade.
Automated freight forwarding can transform the international shipment of perishable goods by bringing efficiency and transparency, Transship CEO says at American Shipper’s Global Trade Tech summit.
Rosenthal predicts Internet-based distribution to jump as high as 50%.
Ryder System’s chief technology officer tells American Shipper’s Global Trade Tech Summit that the time is right to explore future supply chain technologies.
Kargo’s smart loading dock solution automatically verifies freight as it enters the factory, warehouse or distribution center.
Better safety systems and driver environment monitoring can help fleets reduce the number of truck-related accidents.
The unprecedented supply and demand shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to a focus on resilience, the development of regional supply chains, and the absorption of more buffer […]
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
The Amazon Climate Pledge Fund is designed to accelerate the path to net-zero carbon emissions.
FreightWaves CEO and Director of Freight
New Panjiva survey reveals extent of coronavirus fallout on global supply chains.
At the American Shipper Global Trade Tech summit Wednesday, Cambridge Capital partners discussed what they look for in an investment.
“Forager: Manically focused on cross-border with tech” was the topic of a virtual fireside chat at American Shipper’s Global Trade Tech summit.
Industrial AI requires data from physical processes enhanced with digital capabilities through sensors and other connected devices.
Forty percent of Edge’s volume year-to-date has run through its digital matching platform CAPACITY.
Ransomware attack targets Manitoulin Transport, one of Canada’s largest trucking companies, amid a rash of cyber incidents hitting the nation’s supply chain firms.
FedEx’s SenseAware ID will provide precise location tracking for COVID-19-related medical supplies and other critical shipments.
Gartner, the global research and advisory firm, has released its Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 report showing that Internet of Things (IoT) applications have reached a low point […]
Technologies like Bluetooth low-energy sensors and mesh networking can help fleets stay in contact with their drivers at all times.
Katharina Rath will be tasked with driving German logistics giant’s “global transformation process.”
A global, end-to-end visibility solution for rail, air and trucking
But overall outlook that S&P and Moody’s see for the telematics company is positive as a result of the purchase
Trimble’s (NASDAQ: TRMB) transportation group has laid off an undisclosed number of employees amid ongoing challenges tied to the coronavirus pandemic, new business strategies and the company’s electronic logging device […]
Doug Hoehn said that during the height of COVID-19, location tracking was a necessity.
The shift to 5G technology will bring challenges that require companies to enhance the skills of their network managers.
Canadian supply chain software provider Descartes Systems Group reports increase in profits and sales in the second quarter as the company eyes acquisition opportunities
Marrying video with Omnitracs telematics system the driving force behind one of the biggest acquisitions in company’s history
After creating about 50 millionaires on paper a couple of weeks earlier, Nikola founder Trevor Milton gives another million shares of his personal holdings to 350 employees.
Walmart partners with drone delivery company Flytrex to deliver select items from its stores.
Video-tech company that has been expanding will now be part of Omnitracs
Tech startup Haul connects fleets with on-demand drivers to operate their trucks.
The OEMs and IoT provider will explore telematics solutions aimed at improving fleet safety and efficiency.
Competitors in ELDs now allied across platforms
Carriers can control data shared with third-party brokerages and monitor how frequently they use it.
Carrier invoice disputes becoming a thing of the past after Walmart Canada deploys DLT Labs’ blockchain freight payment platform.
“Because of the efficiencies we’ve gained with the system, we’ve reduced our administrative labor costs by 33%,” Whisenant said.
FourKites has maintained its growth and continued innovation through COVID-19. Now it is preparing to host its first virtual customer conference.
Sarcos Robotics has raised $40 million to commercialize a wearable robot aimed at boosting worker safety and productivity.
In this installment of the AI in Supply Chain series (#AIinSupplyChain), we explore the topic of industrial supply chains and factories of the future.
ShipChain’s public mainnet integrates the trust of public blockchains with the scalability and throughput needed by enterprise supply chains, according to CEO John Monarch.
