Technology

Postmates just announced a partnership with Walgreens and Duane Read stores – all 174 of them – in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Truck subsidiary of Volkswagen AG will split investment into electric vehicle and software development to speed introduction of alternative fuel and self-driving commercial vehicle options

ChemDirect, an online marketplace serving the chemical industry, announces it has joined the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance (BiTA), an organization dedicated to determining best practices and standards for blockchain in the transportation industry.

TruckPark offers drivers the chance to reserve a parking space at dozens of locations throughout the country. A new partnership with Storemytruck.com will expand those locations to eventually include more than 10,000 available spaces at more than 140 locations.

Like Lyft, Uber is also decentralizing car-sharing in an effort to defy categories and shift user perception.

Tech fulfillment companies thrive as demand for speedy delivery surges.

Market voice Brian Aoaeh writes about how a company’s supply chain can help or hurt its image with its customers, the media and investors.

DHL Group announced its Strategy 2025 where it expects digitalization to help power its EBIT to at least €5.3 billion by 2022.

A newly published ag-sector report suggests that the lab-grown meat segment will shrink the industrial animal farming market by 50% by 2030.

Japanese shipping giant NYK has taken a big step into the future as it has revealed the successful trial of a “Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship”, which it claims as a world-first.

Imagine if Uber and public transit had a baby.

Hong Kong-based 300cubits is suspending its platform after it failed to generate sustained interest within the maritime logistics space due to issues with interoperability and government regulations.

Connected vehicles usher in high levels of complexity due to increasing functionalities, and it is vital for software security to take stock of the situation and update firewalls constantly.

Peter Voorhoeve recently passed his first anniversary as president of Volvo Trucks North America after five years running Volvo Group’s (OTC: VLVLY) Australian operations. During his brief tenure, Volvo’s market […]

John “JT” Engstrom has spent 10 years studying the freight world. Here’s what he learned:

Lyft wants to be a one-stop-shop for all urban transit options, which might turn Google Maps into more of a competitor than Uber.

Fatigue symptoms can be gathered by measuring the brain waves of truckers, which can be used to sound early warnings before drivers show visible signs of fatigue.

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing is no longer a fad in truck making. Companies are making greater use of the technology to save time and money although the technology itself is still expensive.

Autonomous trucking outfit Embark Trucks has raised $70 million in a series C funding round led by Tiger Global Management, with participation from seven other firms, Forbes has reported. The […]

But batteries have a better future in more regional hauls.

BlaBlaCar sees this acquisition as a unifying opportunity for Eastern Europe’s fragmented market under a single platform to meet a greater diversity of rider needs.

The new platform focuses on collaboration, workflow automation, and allows users to define business priorities.

At 400 meters in length, the CMA CGM Jacques Saade has capacity for over 23,000 containers.

Revenue growth on negative unit economics is dead as a business model.

Companies building supply chain software need to ease — not force — customers into adopting new technologies.

AirMap, an airspace intelligence platform for the drone economy, has acquired Hangar Technology, an automated drone operations business.  The acquisition, announced on September 23, continues AirMap’s strategy of extending airspace […]

Germany has unveiled a climate package which experts believe is not ambitious enough, coinciding with the time Germany inches closer to an economic recession.

The shipping giant has teamed up with JDA to boost warehouse and supply chain visibility

Smart factory owners are turning to advanced technology like artificial intelligence and big data to gain an edge in the digital industrial revolution.

Parade helps freight brokers automate workflows, scale relationship management and grow digital bookings.

Lime’s shift away from car-sharing allows the company to transition into Seattle’s first electric-scooter-share pilot.

Traditional freight brokerages are ramping up technological spending to keep pace with the industry.

Data is enabling businesses across industries to optimize their resources and become more efficient, and commercial trucking is no exception.

A Solera board member alleges that in 2017 Vista tried to force it to buy another portfolio company, Omnitracs.

SONAR tracks 30,000 Twitter accounts and 700 terms to look for market risks, developments, and breaking news.

Carriers leery of sharing data on collaborative logistics platforms.

When a company raises a significant amount of capital this close to its public offering, it could reflect cash insecurity or the basic desire to raise its valuation.

As trucks adopt advanced technologies, there is a growing need for tech-savvy mechanics to service them.

Businesses will pay up to 14% more on logistics-related temporary jobs during the upcoming holiday season.

New European study of popular LNG truck models show that they release 2 to 3.5 times more poisonous NOx gases than an average diesel truck.

The ride-hailing company plans to plug the data captured by cameras and sensors into its self-driving system and run it in simulations and on a test track.

Blockchain to be deployed by VAKT to smooth the post-trade process

K&B Transportation says FourKites’ new Appointment Manager for scheduling shipments could save its dispatchers up to 8 hours per week.

$7.5 million going to Virginia Tech will also help set industry guidelines.

Last-mile freight delivery might involve drivers to act as assemblers, helping set up products like furniture and home appliances. These driver-assemblers have specific skill sets that could never be fully automated.

In partnership with Carggo… the next few quarters will squeeze brokerage cash flows. Technology can help.

Wunder Mobility has raised $29 million in an extended Series B round and is channeling it towards expanding its geographic footprint and suite of mobility solutions.

Boris Blanche, managing director of the International Road Transport Union, believes upskilling, better recruitment practices and semi-autonomous trucking can help address the shortfall of drivers.

Public blockchain-based logistics document transaction platform CargoX has integrated with private blockchain-based digital freight management platform RoadLaunch to provide users greater visibility and transparency into logistics operations.

For a long time supply chains have been regulated to the very distant background. That is changing, and I think it is faster than we realize.

OEMs discuss the seemingly endless benefits that accrue from connected truck platforms.

The drop trailer pool expands to Los Angeles while Bundles will be nationwide.

The U.S. grocery e-commerce market will be worth nearly $20 billion in 2019 and is the fastest-growing online purchasing category.

Autonomous vehicles would need to process both visual and non-visual data derived from their driving environment to be in control. Understanding data streams that flow through the vehicle sensors is key to its functioning.

The latest company to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) is Imaginnovate, which is headquartered in Visakhapatnam, India. The company has strong roots in the delivery of technology solutions to enterprises.

The autonomous trucking company announces an additional $120 million in Series D investment.

While retirement communities have provided a controlled baseline to deploy their services, Voyage does not plan to stop there.

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) kicked off its 2019 in.sight user conference in Houston with an ode to technology’s role in empowering collaboration and data-driven decision making. During the opening session, the […]

Shippers, TMS and MTP providers have now been given access to Convoy’s automated real-time pricing and capacity for both live and drop-and-hook loads through API and a suite of developer tools called Convoy Now.

Volvo Trucks will offer its Dynamic Steering system as an option in 2020. Volvo says it reduces the strain of maneuvering a heavy-duty truck steering wheel by up to 85 percent.

Tokyo-based ocean ship classification society ClassNK is boosting its cybersecurity capabilities by setting up a cross-sectional team of marine and security experts.

Higher transport costs are a price worth paying to cut carbon emissions, says a U.K. government energy czar. Ship owners beg to differ.

SmartDrive, a company that focuses on video-based safety and transportation intelligence designed to help truck drivers, has landed $90 million in outside funding, the company announced Sept. 12. The round […]

The logistically challenging final mile of delivery accounts for 53% of the total cost of delivery. Autonomous drone technologies could drastically reduce that percentage.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the gathering at the IAA 2019 on sustainable mobility amidst heavy criticism over the event by environmental activists.

Understanding and analyzing data acquired from current mobility systems could help pave the way for sustainable and affordable mobility of the future.

The driver appreciation week is celebrated across the country to pay respect to the 3.5 million truckers who haul freight all year round, rain or shine.

Forager wants to solve borders for shippers and transportation providers.

Ryder System’s peer-to-peer truck sharing platform COOP connects truck owners with businesses interested in renting vehicles, helping maximize vehicle utilization.

Digitalization and automation are increasing the risk of cyberattacks, say intelligence agencies, but many shipping companies are refusing to act.

FourKites was founded with the idea of developing a cloud-based SaaS platform that allows for seamless communication and real-time collaboration in the supply chain. As it passes five years in business, founder Matt Elenjickal details why he thinks it has been successful.

A conversation about the future of autonomous trucking with pro-labor author and sociologist Steve Viscelli.

Colombian nearshoring may be beneficial to those in the transportation and logistics industries.

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association explained its goals towards the future, which involve the creation of a comprehensive plan to enable zero-emission mobility across Europe.

Brian Laung Aoaeh discusses innovation, technology, and disruption in the freight brokerage market.

Barclays and Macquarie estimated that the companies will spend an extra $2,000 to $3,600 per driver annually.

Future attacks could be far worse than the $10 billion ‘NotPetya’ attack in 2017 that hobbled Maersk and cost FedEx $300 million.

Good things come in threes.  Following a $700 million raise led by Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) in February and another $500 million investment from Ford in April, electric-vehicle maker Rivian has […]

Schneider National is leading an industry shift from hardware-centric solutions to software platforms.

Volocopter builds autonomous electric air-taxis that resemble drones for short transits over urban spaces.

Digital logistics company Marine Transport International is collaborating with The Recycling Association to enable recycling businesses to relay essential information on trash to stakeholders within the trash value chain in a transparent and swift manner.

Humans are helping e-tailers lower logistics costs; logistics newbies, meet the seasoned pros

Cummins Inc. closed its $290 million purchase of fuel cell maker Hydrogenics on September 9, the second major investment in fuel cell technology in less than a week.

The move signals the shift from a tech startup to a mature logistics operation.

Digitalization comes with its share of problems and it is vital for businesses to understand what the technology means before they go ahead and adopt it within their operations.

The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has joined forces with Foodora, an international food delivery app, to pilot on-demand alcohol delivery in under an hour.

Daimler Trucks is moving closer to its goal of commercially producing Level 4 autonomous trucks with public road testing in Virginia.

Risk-averse money is still entering the FreightTech space.

Closing in on China’s massive trucking market, autonomous trucking outfit Plus.ai on Sept. 6 announced a joint venture with FAW Jiefang, China’s largest truck manufacturer, to develop self-driving big rigs […]

In late August, Uber installed several self-service kiosks at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Pilot eLCV projects are planned in the U.S. next year with local production a long-term aim.

Federal agency finds company’s “Autopilot” technology played a role in 2018 accident.

The raise suggests the mobility market is shifting in favor of companies that directly connect people to vehicles.

Nikola Corp. revealed two more funding sources of its heavy-duty fuel cell truck on Thursday, September 5. German supplier Robert Bosch LLC and South Korean solar panel maker Hanwha Group each invested at least $100 million cash in earlier funding rounds.

Brian Aoaeh writes about the disruption to supply chains caused by hurricanes and extreme weather.

Tandem Workflow, using the same customer-centered ethic that branded BOLT from the start, continues to broaden in capacity, types of freight and user audience.

Tech firm will team up with provider of pricing data to container industry to get carriers on time.

Logistics startups are using data science and mobile technologies to connect grocery shoppers with local farmers.

Using “crowd-solving” and prizes, Sea Freight Labs hopes to help shipping companies find better and faster solutions to challenges.

A round at this valuation puts Convoy one step closer to an IPO.