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.
