Uzbekistan’s IT Park is positioning the country as Central Asia’s new outsourcing hub to attract U.S. logistics, tech and e-commerce firms.
Enhancements include integrations, AI layers, new dashboards, better maps, and an iOS app.
The freight industry is full of fragmented workflows, thin margins and outdated technology. Mentium is aiming to change the way freight brokerages operate. The Austin-based startup announced a $3.2 million seed round this week, led by Lerer Hippeau with participation from Matchstick Ventures, Tower Research Capital, Antler, MBA Ventures, and angel investor Michael Witte. Mentium’s […]
Home goods retailer Ikea has acquired U.S.-based logistics technology company Locus to improve its final-mile delivery network.
Velocitor Solutions is making a bold statement in the fleet management space with its full acquisition of NextBillion.ai, a move that promises to redefine how enterprise fleets navigate the complexities of routing and logistics. While specific deal terms remain confidential, both organizations are focused on ensuring that innovation and customer needs remain central to funding […]
Roadrunner Freight is redefining pickup reliability in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry with its new AI-powered pickup and delivery platform. The technology has already helped the carrier reduce missed pickups from around 30% to virtually zero, demonstrating the impact of data-driven decision-making combined with operational excellence. Tomasz Jamroz, President and COO of Roadrunner, explained that the […]
Kodiak AI debuts on Nasdaq with $2.5B valuation after securing over $275M in funding. CEO Don Burnette sees 2025 as inflection point for autonomous trucking deployment.
Coupa’s acquisition of Scoutbee signals a major shift toward data-driven sourcing across global supply chains.
For years, freight forwarding has promised digital transformation, yet much of the industry still runs on email chains, attachments, and manual workflows. Now, London-based startup Nexcade is stepping out of stealth with a bold mission: to bring end-to-end AI automation to the world of global freight forwarding. The company announced a $2.5 million pre-seed funding […]
Walmart is expanding its use of artificial intelligence and IoT technology with a large-scale rollout of Wiliot’s ambient IoT platform, marking one of the biggest deployments of item-level sensing in retail to date. The retail giant is working with Wiliot to apply battery-free Bluetooth sensors, known as “Pixels,” across pallets, packages, and products throughout its […]
Derek Leathers, chairman and CEO of Werner Enterprises, said regulatory pressures and tariff uncertainty are straining the trucking industry.
UVeye has expanded its automated inspection systems to support commercial fleets, including Class 6-8 trucks and buses. The new platform, specifically engineered for the trucking and bus sector, is compliant with CTP AT17 requirements across the U.S. and U.K. This enables an automated 17-point inspection process. The company, considered a global leader in the AI-powered […]
The WEX OTR Summit is highlighting digital-first fueling strategies and AI-driven innovations transforming the trucking industry.
In logistics, collaboration has always been the difference between a shipment that moves smoothly and one that doesn’t move at all. But for all the talk of “visibility” and “real-time tracking,” the truth is that most breakdowns still happen at the same place they always have: the yard. A truck arrives a few minutes late, […]
Outrider secures SOC 2 Type 2 attestation, validating the security for its AI-powered autonomous yard operations amid rising cyber threats.
Sweden-based freight tech innovator Einride has raised $100 million to accelerate the deployment of its autonomous and electric freight solutions while expanding its global footprint. The funding round drew participation from existing investors, including EQT Ventures, a West Coast-based asset manager, and a strategic investment from quantum computing leader IonQ, signaling strong confidence in the […]
DoorDash on Tuesday unveiled a fulfillment service for retailers, a road-capable delivery robot, an autonomous delivery platform and a smart-scale device to ensure order accuracy.
Swedish startup Einride completes world’s first cabless, electric autonomous truck border crossing from Sweden to Norway without a human driver.
ITF Group is making a bold bet on simplification. The company unveiled its ForwardNow platform, an integrated logistics and freight-forwarding solution that the company positions as a game changer in an industry too often burdened by fragmentation and opacity. At first glance, ForwardNow may feel like the natural evolution of a modern 3PL, combining air, […]
Every year, billions of dollars in pharmaceutical products are lost because of cold chain failures. The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 25% of vaccines are degraded by the time they reach their destination due to temperature excursions. As biologics, cell and gene therapies, and other temperature-sensitive products become more common, the need for greater […]
