In a recent auto awards function in Germany, Elon Musk outlined Tesla’s plans of setting up its fourth Gigafactory in Berlin.
Founded by Dan Lewis, CEO, and Grant Goodale, CTO, in 2015, Convoy has closed a $400 million Series D round of funding, bringing total funding to $668 million to date and valuing the company at $2.75 billion.
NEXT Trucking is following a path that many FreightTech companies are also navigating, and it believes that its drayage solution will ultimately help truck drivers make $1,000 a day and be home at night.
Connectivity is crucial to success in trucking. Darren Prokop writes about various aspects of connectivity that make trucking more transparent and efficient.
John Lewis will now use carbon-neutral renewable biomethane to power hundreds of its delivery trucks by 2021.
UPS has partnered with agri-tech company HerdX to ship beef from the U.S. to Japan, while recording its provenance over a blockchain network.
The Deutsche Post DHL Group subsidiary claims its new digital road freight platform is the continent’s first.
Online freight logistics startup Shipwell has made all of its functionalities available through the REST API, which allows companies to integrate all or some parts of the functionalities into their own workflows.
London-based logistics startup tailored to ease e-commerce returns.
AI-powered driver behavior monitoring startup Nauto has launched a real-time, in-vehicle solution that helps reduce driver distraction on the road through targeted alerts and coaching.
McElroy wants to see a more efficient brokerage industry. He believes competition is promoting that.
Report finds 65% of hemp growers don’t have buyers for their crops.
Enterprise supply chain solutions provider LLamasoft has introduced a new taxes and duties analytics service on its platform, which will help companies navigate the complex environment of fluctuating global tariffs while optimizing strategic decisions.
A year after announcing a range of e-trucks for the U.S. market, Volvo Trucks has started selling all-electric models in Europe.
Throughout the Digital Age, this data-focused global trade company has found new ways to make data useful.
Shipping liquified natural gas by rail is a controversial topic. Read what Jim Blaze thinks about the idea in his latest commentary.
On October 29, Bloomberg published an article by Dina Bass, “The ‘Uber for Trucking’ Tries to Navigate Some Uber-Scale Problems.” That was followed by Craig Fuller’s article, Is winter coming for the super-hot FreightTech space?, which ran in FreightWaves on November 3. It would be worth it to read both articles if you have any […]
Teknowlogi uses artificial intelligence models to analyze data in real-time and also advises executives on ways to improve efficiency and maximize process automation.
Blockchain as a decentralized and immutable ledger can help stakeholders within fashion supply chains to improve trustability, reduce counterfeit products and increase labor equality across the horizon.
Supply chains are now more susceptible than ever to macroeconomic trends and the rise of consumer expectations in the context of last-mile delivery. To alleviate impact, businesses need to pursue visibility and operational transparency as top priorities.
Ben Thrower’s commentary on whether we are approaching “peak car” will make you think about the present and the future…
ItsMyCargo is a German technology startup that is looking to sell software to traditional maritime freight forwarders who can use technology to compete against recently launched digital freight forwarders.
The rise of e-commerce and the evolution of customer expectations on delivery schedules have propelled the last-mile segment to be more reactive to demand and highly digitalized.
Investing in a TMS requires more than just buying an off-the-shelf product. It requires thought, analysis and the right investment to ensure that you buy today is what you need tomorrow.
Ecosystems of entrepreneurship are popping up in cities across the United States. Innovation is no longer exclusive to Silicon Valley.
ElasticRun is an Indian logistics startup that connects convenience stores within specific regions and relays goods between them based on demand and lull times.
Brian Aoaeh writes about threats to supply chains from cyber attacks and the need for increased cyber security.
One way to control supply chain costs is to regularly audit your logistics operations, but doing so, and doing so correctly, are two different things.
French freight technology startup Everoad has forged a strategic partnership with French mass-retailer Groupe Casino to help digitalize its supply chain.
The news this week that Hyundai Motor Company is planning a hydrogen-powered tractor for global markets, including the U.S., could be the beginning of a larger presence for the company into North America.
InstaFreight is a digital forwarding company that enables seamless logistics and provides shippers with greater visibility into road freight movement.
Hyundai has unveiled a fuel-cell powered Class 8 truck, the HDC-6 Neptune, that it plans to launch at an undisclosed time in the future. It will be a global truck for multiple markets, including the U.S.
Roadside inspections can be a scary proposition for drivers, and it’s obvious why. Even simply mistakes or misinterpretations of regulations can lead to drivers and fleets being penalized. Because of this, it’s more important than ever to provide proper training and coaching for drivers.
ZF is moving full speed ahead as it builds out its electrification and e-mobility platforms and believes its proposed acquisition of Wabco will allow it to offer full-system solutions to commercial vehicle operators.
When Jim Handoush was growing up, he thought he was destined to work for Apple, which was in its infancy at the time. Today, Handoush doesn’t work at Apple, but is now helping guide the ship for another startup that is hoping to be just as disruptive.
Self-driving startup Zoox has raised $200 million in new convertible note funding, according to media reports. The raise is part of a Series C round that is expected to close later this year or early in 2020. Investor names were not disclosed. Founded in 2014, the Foster City, California-based Zoox stands out from the self-driving […]
Venture capital investment in the logistics sector has seen a steady rise in the last decade and shows no signs of abating in the near future.
An artificial intelligence expert says we need to do a better job socializing delivery robots.
HaulHub is a logistics startup in the aggregate and asphalt industry that helps producers, carriers and construction crews collaborate together over a centralized platform.
Charley Dehoney writes about Jelani Hawkins, a former NFL player who has gone into trucking. Read about his new career.
The global auto industry may be the first industry to use blockchain extensively. Read how and why.
Flytrex is an Israeli on-demand small payload drone delivery company that will be delivering products ordered online straight to the consumers’ house.
IBM Food Trust platform is collaborating with Raw Seafoods to use blockchain to create visibility within the seafood supply chain, starting with scallops fished in the Atlantic.
Meal-kit delivery company HelloFresh leverages data from last-mile movement and consumer feedback to make its deliveries precise and error-free.
Continental has partnered with SAP to standardize its manufacturing processes and gain real-time visibility into floor operations.
To reduce labor turnover, businesses will have to understand the needs of their workforce and look to innovate and optimize activities in and around the warehouse vicinity.
Kayla Matthews explains some of the global uses of blockchain in logistics and supply chain.
Market Voice Brian Aoaeh has a fascinating interview with Wolfgang Lehmacher,, an expert on global supply chains (and much more)!
Market Voice Ben Thrower writes about electric vehicles – and their potential impact on the U.S. energy grid.
Maritime carriers are leaving up to US$110 on the table every time they carry a box, according to research from startup MizzenIT. And that means ocean carriers could be missing out on hundreds of millions of dollars a year simply by not charging the right price.
Fisher is excited to see advancements in technology increase supply chain visibility and value creation.
More companies are making the shift from on-premise Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) to a cloud-based OTM, because it helps reduce IT infrastructure and support costs.
British billionaire James Dyson has abandoned his dream of building an electric car.
Deutsche Post-owned EV major StreetScooter has announced plans to expand to the U.S. market, commencing pilot tests early next year with DHL Express.
Since writing about the challenges ahead for food supply chains, I have been thinking about how perishable foods and other items are transported from one part of the world to another. What is the role for new technologies in global supply chains for perishable products? The question gnaws at me each time I am in […]
Prologis, the global leader in logistics real estate, has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
Matt Silver wants to automate cross-border freight; an industry that many find difficult to manage.
Elena Bernardo strayed from a “super safe” career to one that put her on the front lines of technological innovation.
Spanish capital Madrid is working on a blockchain-powered transport application that unifies all mobility systems across the city and provides high levels of data security to its users.
Self-driving cars from a U.K. startup Oxbotica took to Stratford’s streets earlier this week, successfully wading through traffic and proving itself safe to navigate in an urban setting.
Gur Kimchi talks about Amazon’s approach to delivering packages to your doorstep via drone.
FreightWaves’ Chief Analytics Officer Dean Croke (who also has been a professional truck driver), reviews the newest Freightliner Cascadia.
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.
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.
John “JT” Engstrom has spent 10 years studying the freight world. Here’s what he learned:
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.
But batteries have a better future in more regional hauls.
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.
Data is enabling businesses across industries to optimize their resources and become more efficient, and commercial trucking is no exception.
Carriers leery of sharing data on collaborative logistics platforms.
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.
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.
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.
Higher transport costs are a price worth paying to cut carbon emissions, says a U.K. government energy czar. Ship owners beg to differ.
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.
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.
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.
Future attacks could be far worse than the $10 billion ‘NotPetya’ attack in 2017 that hobbled Maersk and cost FedEx $300 million.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
