Technology

Emerge scores $20M to expand digital freight marketplace

Emerge​, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based digital freight marketplace, announced Tuesday it has closed a $20 million Series A financing led by NewRoad Capital Partners, a growth equity capital firm based in Rogers, Arkansas. The round also includes Greycroft and 9Yards Capital, among other investors. With the latest round of funding, the company plans to expand its […]

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Brian Aoaeh Friday, January 31, 2020

Commentary: What is the state of blockchain in the supply chain?

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. Much of the discourse and sentiment surrounding the application of blockchain, and other distributed ledger technologies, in enterprise supply chains has taken a decidedly pessimistic turn.  This is evident on Meetup.com where blockchain […]

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Shipamax raises $7M, aims to double in size

U.K.-based Shipamax has raised $7 million to digitize and automate global logistics back-office functions. The Series A investment was led by Mosaic Ventures, with participation from existing investors Crane Venture Partners and Y Combinator.   The funding will help Shipamax double in size over the months ahead and invest in engineering development as well as customer […]

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Kim Link Wills Monday, January 27, 2020

Career Tracks: Crowley, Transplace and 3Gtms

Crowley Maritime Corp., part of Jacksonville, Florida-based Crowley Holdings Inc,. has realigned its marine services organization and introduced new leadership. Crowley Marine Services, part of the company’s shipping group, will be made up of three business segments: offshore service, ship assist and tank escort, and engineering services. Jeff Andreini, Porter Sesnon and Coulston “Cole” van […]

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