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
Data shows that such preferred carriers are four times more likely to win new loads and customers.
Route optimization software can help trucks better manage their equipment and driver hours, while providing shippers with more accurate ETAs.
The alliance between FedEx and Microsoft may change supply chains,. Brian Aoaeh explores the issues involved.
“If you want to be relevant five years from now as a broker, you should be moving towards algorithmic rates,” said Andrew Leto.
Startup raises $11M in Series A round
Trevor Milton takes a $1 annual salary as CEO of newly public Nikola Corp., but his net worth on paper is approaching deca-billionaire status based on his 35% share of the battery electric and fuel cell truck startup’s shares.
Surging shares in electric Class 8 truck maker Nikola Corp. could help show the way for other high-tech transportation companies this year.
Berlin- and Paris-based startups are merging to become one of the largest digital trucking freight forwarding platforms in Europe.
Daimler Trucks AG is creating a fuel cell subsidiary as a forerunner to a 50-50 joint venture with Volvo Group to make fuel cell-powered backup systems for data centers and eventually hydrogen-fueled heavy-duty trucks.
Expanding its freight ecosystem, EKA Solutions has announced a TMS offering for small and medium-sized carriers.
Dennis Mooney will help the startup commercialize autonomous trucks
A new intermodal-focused transportation management system brings together the technologies and expertise of Profit Tools, Compcare Services and GTG Technology Group.
In the wake of COVID-19, businesses are looking to reshape and insulate their core sourcing processes from sudden disruption, even as consumers move online.
Guest commentator Eric Masotti writes about the importance of technology in logistics – but also underscores the importance of dedicated people to the process.
“With digital logistics, you can democratize manufacturing to the point of consumption,” said James Regenor.
Werner Enterprises is adding predictive freight matching and real-time shipment visibility tools as part of a broader introduction of Trucker Tools technology into its operation.
Third-party logistics services providers involved in international trade remain concerned about how their businesses will remerge post-COVID-19. They are addressing tough questions about what it will take in terms of staff, systems and office space to operate a successful company.
Public relations and marketing during a time of national crisis
Locus Robotics now has raised more than $100 million.
Collaboration allows mobile document capture and automated workflows within TMS
FourKites says it has cracked the code on delivering more accurate ETA information for LTL shipments
Digital freight forwarding startup Beacon raises $15 million in Series A investment.
Schneider has continued its recent technology innovations with FreightPower, an offering that unlocks more capacity for its shipping partners.
Tire inflation company Aperia is trying to gain market share by offering its solution with no upfront cost. Plus, movie industry freight haulers have received an exemption from drug testing rules and a judge has denied FedEx’s request to dismiss a racial discrimination suit.
Alibaba.com has introduced three new services – a freight matching platform, financial services for small and medium-sized businesses, and virtual events connecting businesses with buyers.
Digital Container Shipping Association establishes internet of things standards for connectivity
Battery electric and fuel cell startup Nikola Corp., which surprised the trucking industry by having a “blank check company” back its bid to go public, expects its shares to begin trading under its own name on the NASDAQ later this week.
Until now, autonomous vehicle company Nuro had focused on food delivery
E-commerce giant lands patent for a system that will ensure “digital trust” in item tracking
American Shipper has partnered with Haven to develop a white paper that explores processes necessary for your organization to customize its workflow to capture the efficiency of the virtual supply chain.
Clearpath Robotics’ division closes Series C as it prepares to put more of its autonomous vehicles into additional warehouses and manufacturing facilities as demand grows during COVID-19 pandemic.
Sysco, Svitzer, Adnavem and AddSecure add industry all-stars
Focusing on risk management can help protect fleets from the pain of paying massive damages.
With final approvals in hand, German commercial vehicle mega-supplier ZF Friedrichshafen creates a new division for technology supplier Wabco Holdings, adding 12,000 employees.
“A lot of those small trucking companies, they’ll come back.”
In a lawsuit filed this week, Omnitracs claims that Platform Science has built technologies, including its Connected Vehicle Platform, based on patents owned by Omnitracs
Shippers get optimized supply chain management with real-time, dynamic capacity pricing
Wunder Mobility launches new offering that will make the company an all-in-one mobility solutions platform.
Amazon is looking to acquire self-driving technology startup Zoox, with talks being underway between the two companies.
The Neurored platform connects health care organizations and government agencies with PPE sourcing and transportation experts
Expeditors International sees digital platform acquisition as key to advancing its less-than-truckload shipping platform.
U.S. retailers face two options: selling at a discount in the domestic market or going online to sell globally.
Port of LA chief promotes nationwide port optimization system to enhance visibility and improve execution
FourKites has announced several new features, including paperless document transfer and communication tools, to enhance worker safety, improve shipment tracking, and speed payment processes.
Fleet management solutions provider also raises $400 million in equity to help sustain operations during coronavirus downturn
Jim Blaze writes about the advantages to the railroads of rebuilding locomotives instead of buying new ones.
Salesforce Labs has launched the Supplyforce Bot on Salesforce AppExchange to improve real-time communication within the supply chain. (Photo: Salesforce)
The partnership could help Microsoft usher in a new era of retail.
Driegert said that shipper expectations for technology and speed of execution have irrevocably shifted.
Wallbox, a smart EV charging company headquartered in Spain, closes second round of series A funding as it expands into the United States
Brian Aoaeh provides statistics and insight into how freight and shipping professionals are working during the pandemic.
Supply chain management solutions provider project44 said it has shippers covered no matter where and how their cargo is transported throughout the world.
Echo Global Logistics is adding truck parking reservation service TruckPark to its EchoDrive Preferred platform, allowing drivers to easily reserve parking spaces through the web portal or app.
Bulkloads.com has rolled out the first phase of a planned TMS system to ease document transfer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, ports see container declines, diesel prices fall again and Ikea looking at buying malls.
Warehouse operations have also been affected by COVID-19. Here are some suggestions that may help increase efficiency of operations.
Nine carriers in the Digital Container Shipping Association say eliminating paper from transactions will improve all aspects of the process.
Major truck manufacturers are using digital tools for ordering parts, repairing equipment faster and transporting trucks for service because of staff shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opendock’s data aggregation shows beer distributors seeing strong sales during pandemic.
Futuristic mobility company HyperloopTT uses virtual collaboration platform Workplace to seamlessly connect all of its spread-out employees.
Fullbay, the heavy-duty repair software provider, has launched Fullbay Cares, making a donation to Feeding America and Food Banks Canada each time a repair shop signs on to the Fullbay platform in May. Plus, Texas DOT hacked, dynamic route planning takes hold, and the new COVID reality
Workflow automation technology company RPA Labs has landed its first round of capital, netting $1.2 million in a pre-seed round. Schematic Ventures led the round, along with PSA UnBoxed (Port […]
Charley Dehoney spoke with the founder of BasicBlock, a blockchain startup based in Nebraska. Here is the story of the company’s success to-date.
Apart from exonerating drivers from wrongful accusations in road accidents, dash cams can also help the fleet management reward top drivers and improve driver behavior.
EKA Solutions builds ecosystem for small and medium-size brokers, carriers and shippers
With a June 2 merger vote that would make fuel cell electric truck maker Nikola a public entity, the company’s book value has quadrupled to $12 billion in the last week.
Drone technology provider to UPS Flight Forward aims for unmanned aircraft systems certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
A $750 million external investment this week comes as an extension to Waymo’s $2.25 billion financing earlier in March.
If a sector or industry goes down due to COVID-19 and a carrier hasn’t diversified, that carrier might be following it.
