On-demand warehousing company Flexe has announced an integration with Google Merchant to promote fast and free shipping as retailers struggle to reach the delivery bar set by Amazon.
OptimoRoute is a route planning and schedule optimization platform that helps companies organize their mobile workforce and optimize delivery routes.
Plus.ai, a self-driving trucking company based in the U.S. and China, is in talks to raise $60 million, the Information reported.
Brian Aoaeh writes about new technologies that will transform supply chains and logistics in the near-term.
Warehouse operators seize on flexible robotic solutions to address a variety of marketplace challenges.
“Carriers without existing loads entering these markets should be able to find loads with relative ease on the spot market this week.”
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission enters “phase two” of its fact-finding investigation into COVID-19 impacts on container shipping in the Port of New York and New Jersey.
A digest evaluates the keynote addresses from the virtual event.
EKA Solutions and Transflo have expanded their strategic collaboration to develop “end-to-end digital and automated transportation document workflow solutions.”
Navistar’s driverless truck coming in 2024 will stick to the highway on long, stop-free runs as fleet customers learn to launch and receive the robotic semis.
Grocery delivery startup Dumpling claims to offer a more equitable shopping model by turning grocery shoppers from gig economy workers into small business owners.
Amazon’s Pflugerville fulfillment center will be located off State Highway 130, a rapidly expanding business corridor in central Texas.
FreightWaves is hosting the 3PL Summit on July 21, a virtual event that will include technology demonstrations, hot debates and visionary speakers from across the 3PL spectrum.
With safety and travel logistics in mind, the annual AirCargo Conference, which draws up to 800 attendees, will take place online in 2021.
Both conferences are open to all transportation professionals, whether or not they are current customers of McLeod Software.
Throughout the pandemic, Echo Global Logistics has remained busy moving goods and giving back to those in need as it contemplates a new normal.
Autonomous trucking startup TuSimple is joining forces with Navistar International Corp. to develop self-driving semi trucks.
Partnering with TuSimple, Navistar shaves up to five years off industry timeline for driverless trucks, targeting 2024 to sell autonomous semis.
Navistar is partnering with self-driving technology startup TuSimple to shave up to five years off the timeline for autonomous semis. It is targeting 2024 to sell International-branded driverless trucks. Navistar […]
Strategy to move into new areas off its platform gets biggest investment ever in the company known primarily for its weigh station bypass service.
Uber Freight is partnering with AI supply chain services vendor Blue Yonder on a carrier marketplace solution.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, 15 states push adoption of zero-emissions trucks, C.H. Robinson and Microsoft work to digitize the supply chain, and what did Nikola Tesla really know?
HubTran will now process and audit incoming documents from carriers and automatically assign them to the correct load in Brokerware.
German company picks DHL Supply Chain in North America for its flexible and efficient logistics platform to handle sophisticated medical equipment.
Last-mile delivery demand is growing fast in Latin America, but the venture capital market is still in early stages.
C.H. Robinson and Microsoft have teamed up to bring Robinson’s Navisphere supply chain solution to users of Microsoft’s Azure platform.
project44 report shows the glaring discrepancies in consumer expectations and last-mile delivery capabilities.
Amazon’s investment in electric truck maker Rivian accelerates e-commerce giant’s path to zero-emissions logistics dominance, while altering the balance of power in the electric vehicle marketplace.
The next generation of cellphones is known as 5G. 5G promises much faster speed and other benefits. Darren Prokop explores the future of transportation and logistics in a 5G world.
Matthew Waller will receive the Distinguished Service Award during EDGE 2020 Live!
“We believe our boys are future SpaceX employees.”
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, other states may follow California’s lead in mandating electric-truck sales, danger is a good reason to ignore HOS rules, and funds flow into electrification
“The days of Tesla’s virtually unchallenged dominance may be numbered.”
Within moments, international freight brokers will be able to protect perishable goods.
Since last year, Banyan Technology has offered LTL carriers a tool to provide special pricing incentives to shippers. Now it is adding data insights to make that tool more effective.
New partnership marries Navistar vehicle diagnostics platform with Samsara’s fleet management solutions.
TuSimple, Kodiak Robotics among the recipients of PPP loans. (Photo credit: Kodiak Robotics)
Ocean Network Express, Hub Group, Estes Express Lines and PITT OHIO all have something in common: They are among the top carriers on FourKites Premier Carrier list
ITG offers Catapult an extensive database of nationwide drayage rates to complement ocean pricing.
The California Air Resources Board has mandated a percentage of zero-emission Class 8 trucks must be built for sale in California. Darren Prokop’s commentary covers the ins and outs of this regulatory mandate.
DTNA’s decision to install Platform Science technology at the factory level opens opportunity for the truck maker and others to generate more driver and vehicle productivity at lower cost.
Amazon will open the 825,000-square-foot facility in 2021, expanding its footprint in the Arkansas market.
Outrider focuses on autonomous zero-emissions yard operations for logistics hubs.
Group of nine container carriers has banded together for digital standardization.
Optimal Dynamics seeks to automatically optimize trucking flight operations. Brian Aoaeh profiles the company and interviewed its founder and CEO.
dexFreight will add truck parking reservations from TruckPark to its platform and partner with the parking reservation provider on a driver-focused podcast.
Out-of-control insurance premiums are driving trucking operations out of business, but leading insurance experts say something can be done about them.
KeepTruckin’s new features provide better visibility into driving behavior and they enable fleet managers to remotely click images on the cab cameras.
Deal comes at the backdrop of food delivery company GrubHub’s $7.3 billion acquisition last month by Just Eat Takeaway.
EKA Solutions has expanded its offerings with a new predictive visibility product that taps into ELDs and driver apps for a more accurate look at arrival times.
OEMs, logistics companies tout varied technology solutions on the way to a zero-emissions future.
A new PitchBook report documents a surge of investment in the warehouse robotics space.
Integrations lower the barrier to entry to Transplace technology.
Carrier recognizes ‘the importance of digitalization across the shipping industry.’
Governments, container carriers and port authorities agree it’s about time communications among them were improved.
With upcoming changes to hours-of-service rules, drivers and fleets could see improved productivity, safer operation and fewer violations.
TuSimple has launched an Autonomous Freight Network with UPS, Penske, U.S. Xpress and McLane Co.
A language barrier of sorts may be blocking shipping lines and ports from adopting common technology platforms.
CIO Claas Matthies is tasked by SAL Heavy Lift with implementing a digital strategy to streamline and improve the financial outcome for one of the most complex forms of ocean transport – project cargoes.
GS1 US has created data standards to help expedite the mainstream adoption of blockchain within the logistics industry.
Amazon is looking to buy Zoox, a self-driving startup that seeks to create a fleet of electrified robo-taxis.
EU e-commerce regulation will bring “one of the most impactful changes.”
Robotics startup Third Wave Automation has raised $15 million in Series A funding to scale its advanced robotics technology aimed at bringing “shared autonomy” to forklifts.
For years, exporters and importers have been frustrated by the former U.S. Customs and Border Protection process to withhold their names and addresses in manifest data from the public.
Librestream uses augmented technology to help workers rapidly diagnose, inspect and troubleshoot assets.
An information digest summarizing the different keynote addresses from the virtual event.
AI-driven fulfillment provider Blue Yonder and DHL have deployed a new platform for the integration of warehouse robots, built on Microsoft Azure.
To gain the most productivity from drivers and vehicles, fleets need a variety of technologies and open platform approaches are allowing quicker deployment at lower cost
The American Logistics Aid Network says partnership with supply chain visibility platform facilitates contact between disaster relief organizations and ready-to-serve shippers, carriers and warehouses.
Amazon has launched a $2 billion sustainable investment fund focused on technologies that reduce carbon emissions.
The cargo insurance will now be available to Kleinschmidt’s users on its FreightLaunch platform.
The award recognizes autonomous trucking company Plus.ai for its industry partnerships and technology leadership in self-driving trucks.
Roundup comprises elections and selections by Atlas Air, Elemica, Georgia Ports Authority, Hapag-Lloyd, NCBFAA and VeriShip.
Dan Crain profiles the important Newark, New Jersey logistics hub, as well as some of the logistics startups in the area.
Chinese warehousing robotics startup Geek+ is the most funded startup in the world in its segment.
Fetch Robotics partnership debuts autonomous cleaning solution for warehouses and other large facilities
Nikola Corp. founder and Executive Ehairman Trevor Milton says he is justified in threatening on Twitter to sue a reporter he accuses of lying about the startup electric truck maker to drive down its high-flying stock price.
CEO of on-demand driver platform talks about changing the face of trucking entrepreneurship
Turvo has been building the next-generation of supply chain management, hoping its solution can replace a traditional TMS and redefine logistics collaboration.
GoFor Industries closes on C$9.8 million seed round as it aims to expand its on-demand delivery platform for construction industry into more North American cities.
Goal is to get freight companies and truck automation vendors to deploy AV technology in daily revenue service.
BackboneAI relies on real-time data synchronization to empower vendors to optimize their product flow to customers.
Deuce Drone, a new developer of aerial drone delivery systems, has a talented team, but its biggest hurdles will be established competitors, federal regulations, and customer appreciation for the technology.
Private equity investment expected to accelerate growth for digital yard solutions company
“The most critical commodity we trade in with drivers today is hours,” said Norm Thomas of Powerfleet.
CognitOps orchestrates “cacophony” of solutions
Nine companies and eight states have signed on as the first participants in a new U.S. DOT program designed to improve the safety, testing and transparency of autonomous vehicles
With this acquisition, STORD will now provide a variety of freight hauling options aside from its core functionality of on-demand warehousing.
An investor talks about overcoming pattern recognition bias in venture capital
Beacon is a UK-based digital freight forwarder – one of many that have vowed to disrupt the freight forwarding industry.
American Airlines Cargo has not slowed implementation of the IBS Software iCargo platform since last October, despite the upheaval from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“A company’s bottom line is going to be impacted more by the way they can improve efficiencies rather than top-line growth,” said Cindy Nelson.
Averitt, OmniTRAX, Duluth Seaway Port Authority and Port of Newcastle announce appointments
Nuverra completes first phase of a pilot on water disposal, soon after it kicked off a three-year deal with another blockchain provider.
The platform moves toward customization based on job function.
As the size of jury awards has grown, trucking fleets are dealing with how to mitigate the rest. Many are turning to technology.
Three hundred vessels will be equipped to measure and report meteorological data
The investment round was led by OGCI Climate Investments, a $1 billion+ fund that invests in solutions to decarbonize commercial transport.
Debt rating for the company held steady by S&P and Moody’s, though S&P sees a more negative outlook
The company is one of three autonomous trucking startups to voluntarily describe how it is developing and applying AV technology
