Technology

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 of Singapore) and other senior supply chain executives.  RPA Labs is brand-new, having come out of stealth during the fall of 2019. The executive team […]

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.