Technology

Transportation Insight pushes into LTL brokerage with acquisition of FreightPros

Manufacturers also call for the rapid roll-out of dedicated charging and refueling infrastructure to help reduce the share of trucks running on diesel.

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Supply chain solutions major J.B. Hunt finished fourth on the FreightTech 25 list, thanks to its efforts in digitalizing freight matching and democratizing access across carriers of all sizes.

An Einride vehicle will ferry goods between warehouses operated by Coca-Cola European Partners and Axfood, one of Sweden’s largest food retailers.

Riding a wave of innovations, the digital freight services startup ranked No. 3 on the FreightTech 25 list of most disruptive companies.

Warehouses are under pressure to increase product picking efficiency in a time of expedited e-commerce. Automation and robotics can help.

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.

Canadian firm reports a largely expected 27% jump in net income in the third quarter as revenue increases 19%; CEO lauds “predictable results in an increasingly unpredictable business environment.”

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 unique opportunity to continue education while encouraging ongoing learning in visibility-related topics for shippers. According to a press release from the company, FourKites’ goal is […]

project44 opens office in Paris, its second on the continent

“We need to arrive on-time, every time!” “We need better visibility!” “We need more technology!”

Trevor Milton believes replacing diesel trucks with cleaner alternatives will improve the image of trucking and enable legislators to slash emissions.

A broker’s main job is to find carriers to move freight for shippers, but the reality is that brokers often spend more time than necessary focusing on cash flow management and getting carriers paid.

The partnership between IVECO and Nikola Motors announced in September will roll out its first battery electric truck to European buyers in 2021. A fuel cell electric model will follow in 2023.

A U.S. man living in Singapore illegally presented technical information at the Pyongyang Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference in April on how North Korea can use blockchain technology to evade sanctions.

Market Expert David Faulkenberry writes about the increasingly important “final mile” and why estimates of its size vary so widely.

Cummins Inc. is winding down its centennial anniversary as the trucking industry it serves also slows. But the company has a history of emerging stronger from downturns.

French-based 3PL FM Logistic has unveiled the Ergoskel, an ergoskeleton designed to assist warehouse employees to work around parcels without them taking a toll on their bodies.

The first of a four-part series teaching the crucial basic elements in freight and shipping.