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.
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.
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 […]
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FedEx’s SenseAware ID will provide precise location tracking for COVID-19-related medical supplies and other critical shipments.
Technologies like Bluetooth low-energy sensors and mesh networking can help fleets stay in contact with their drivers at all times.
A global, end-to-end visibility solution for rail, air and trucking
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 […]
The shift to 5G technology will bring challenges that require companies to enhance the skills of their network managers.
The OEMs and IoT provider will explore telematics solutions aimed at improving fleet safety and efficiency.
Carriers can control data shared with third-party brokerages and monitor how frequently they use it.
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.
3PL’s MyParcel provides European e-commerce customers a scheduled, yet competitively priced shipping service between existing express and postal.
Digital yard management company PINC is joining forces with supply chain Internet of Things platform project44 to enhance real-time visibility and automation solutions for carriers and shippers. PINC’s system already […]
The TN360 solution uses AI to provide actionable data insights for improving fleet management.
Technology that saves time, enhances communications and facilitates social distancing puts carriers a step ahead.
FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill interviews co-founders of Baton about their technology plans to eliminate long-haul truck driver dwell times.
Risk management firm uses artificial intelligence to visualize problems and get ahead of them before disruptions occur.
Shipco Transport and its container freight station subsidiary ICT have adopted Vector Software to reduce human contact and on-site paperwork processing as the coronavirus persists.
Safety Hub uses telematics data and AI insights from dashcams to enhance driver safety.
PowerFleet is working with the French Red Cross to track and manage shipment that carries healthcare equipment and supplies.
Bulgaria-based Transmetrics is helping its supply chain customers by using augmented intelligence. Learn more!
Brazilian startup aims to provide tools for freight forwarders to create and maintain partnerships.
Unisot has created a blockchain-based platform that helps bring end-to-end transparency in seafood supply chains.
Roger provides digital tools for bulk freight shippers and carriers that reduce paperwork, and accelerate payment and real-time shipment status.
Transship partners with Loadsure to deliver pay-as-you-go, wraparound insurance coverage for all perishable goods.
Warehouse operators seize on flexible robotic solutions to address a variety of marketplace challenges.
A digest evaluates the keynote addresses from the virtual event.
Uber Freight is partnering with AI supply chain services vendor Blue Yonder on a carrier marketplace solution.
KeepTruckin’s new features provide better visibility into driving behavior and they enable fleet managers to remotely click images on the cab cameras.
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.
Dan Crain profiles the important Newark, New Jersey logistics hub, as well as some of the logistics startups in the area.
BackboneAI relies on real-time data synchronization to empower vendors to optimize their product flow to customers.
Route optimization software can help trucks better manage their equipment and driver hours, while providing shippers with more accurate ETAs.
A new intermodal-focused transportation management system brings together the technologies and expertise of Profit Tools, Compcare Services and GTG Technology Group.
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.
Focusing on risk management can help protect fleets from the pain of paying massive damages.
“A lot of those small trucking companies, they’ll come back.”
Supply chain management solutions provider project44 said it has shippers covered no matter where and how their cargo is transported throughout the world.
Warehouse operations have also been affected by COVID-19. Here are some suggestions that may help increase efficiency of operations.
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.
It is the first outside funding for the 10-year-old last-mile logistics tech company
Magnus Technologies offers a solution that can run the entirety of a trucking fleet’s business operations over a single platform.
Network Management Center enhancement improves connectivity and automation
Radio frequency identification has matured in terms of its cost effectiveness and efficiency over the past decade, the company says.
The Supply Chain Intelligence Center pinpoints trouble spots on the nation’s highways and ports to U.S. humanitarian relief providers responding to the health crisis.
KeepTruckin introduces Maintenance Reminders, a tool that helps companies avoid unscheduled vehicle downtimes.
The investment will help accelerate product development of its next generation SmartTags and scale up operations across both sales and marketing.
Cargo X is Brazil’s largest digital freight marketplace, connecting about 20,000 carriers and their 400,000 truckers with freight.
The “logistics orchestration” startup closes out a yearlong fundraising process at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
Shippo is a next-generation shipping platform for ecommerce businesses, helping them provide their end consumers with an exceptional shipping experience.
In the times of COVID-19, logistics companies are stepping up to help the industry in ways they can.
BMW Group has initiated the “PartChain” project to create an industry-wide solution for secure data-sharing.
Vector, a startup that digitizes back office operations for trucking companies, discovers a higher purpose as customers seek touchless solutions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Plus: Is this the end of the sharing economy?
The integration is expected to enhance KeepTruckin’s driver workflow, enabling drivers and dispatchers to communicate directly through the company’s mobile app.
KlearNow is an on-demand customs clearance platform that helps companies navigate customs by leveraging AI technology.
LoadStop provides a TMS solution that has a built-in compliance manager and an autonomous dispatcher that helps fleets find best-match loads in the spot market.
Uber Works helps temporary workers connect directly with companies posting jobs via its digital marketplace and ensures workers get paid without delay.
Supply chains are a major source of carbon emissions. Switching to alternative fuel powertrains and improving equipment utilization levels can help reduce footprint.
project44 has introduced the industry’s first carrier onboarding service level agreement (SLA) that promises shippers a significant reduction to their time-to-value.
Texas-based TUYA has built a platform that helps B2B’s have real-time visibility over their product movement as they work with delivery companies.
Previously, the camera images from its ITM system were available only to Spireon itself.
Video telematics company Lytx has introduced a risk detection tool that will identify and engage with drivers who are prone to distracted driving.
Ecommerce is a competitive market, and companies need to provide a highly flexible delivery experience to retain their customers.
CalAmp introduces iOn Tag and iOn Vision solutions that will improve operations, provide long-term cost savings and enhance driver safety.
Partnering with the right 3PL provider allows access to a far-reaching carrier network, expansive capacity and a full spectrum of tools and resources.
Samsara has upgraded its fleet management platform to provide Amazon-like visibility and flexibility to deliver its clients a standout customer experience.
FreightRoll is a trade documentation and tracking platform that enables companies to digitalize paper documents from their freight operations.
This strategic partnership will provide Redwood customers with visibility into an additional 500,000 trucks.
Sendengo is a digital freight brokerage that enables users to control transactions and helps reduce cargo theft.
If you still thought Blackberry (NYSE: BB) was a smartphone for nerds who want a superior typing tool, where have you been? Not only does the company no longer produce […]
The startup plans to triple its team size by the end of 2020.
Data analytics startup ClearMetal pioneers continuous delivery experience (CDX) that enables logistics stakeholders to optimize supply chains and improve customer experience.
INTTRA by E2open on Tuesday announced a new technology platform, compliant with the new Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) Interface Standard for Track and Trace 1.0, published last week by […]
Eight-year-old company working with storied shipping group to make indices available for financial products
Liner delays put billions in inventory and assets on hold, leading to more efforts to quantify impact.
Group aims to establish common vocabulary to make digital communications easier in ocean freight.
We gear down into the backhaul of our week with news of a headline glitch. Starting early Thursday, small-business truckers who rely on the spot market began reporting problems logging […]
Digital business-to-business freight marketplaceTrella helps reduce costs by automating logistics processes.
Risk management for supply chains coming to the fore through better visibility tools.
Businesses can leverage technology and incentivize consumers to ensure sustainability within their logistics operations.
Email and spreadsheets still coin of supply chain realm, but startup sees cloud-based future.
Businesses today are looking to make last-mile deliveries as flexible as possible to ensure high-quality customer experience.
XPO’s IT investments help offset weak macro environment for freight
Charley Dehoney provides detailed information on freight visibility platforms and how they are changing the logistics/supply chain space.
As business velocity accelerates, Shipwell provides the tools to keep pace.
Expediting and streamlining broker accounts receivable and carrier payments put TriumphPay in the FreightTech 25
Tactile Mobility will provide access to over 10 terabytes of tactile data across more than 10 million km of public roads globally on the HERE Marketplace.
Locix helps digitize physical spaces and provides real-time visibility to help businesses optimize logistics operations.
One year after a sharply negative report sent shares plunging, XPO stock has more than recovered
The Chicago firm secures No. 2 spot on FreightTech 25 list with a platform that seamlessly tracks freight through the turbulence of strikes, hurricanes and presidential tweets.
On Dec 4, FourKites announced a new learning platform and certification program aimed to allow customers to maximize the value of supply chain visibility. This platform provides customers with a […]
project44 opens office in Paris, its second on the continent
Moving to a fixed quarterly RFP program with brokers has added consistency, accuracy and reliability to Bumble Bee’s relationship with intermediaries
Chainyard’s blockchain solution responds to a common pain point: qualifying hundreds of carriers is a convoluted and inefficient process.
Basu said Ondiflo’s “biggest success” was that 65 drivers used the app and they only trained seven.
Connectivity is crucial to success in trucking. Darren Prokop writes about various aspects of connectivity that make trucking more transparent and efficient.
Evan Efstathiou has just bought his way into the maritime tech landscape.
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