Technology

Echo’s CIO aims to further tech innovations, including API improvements for shippers and carriers.

Supply chain visibility leader project44 made a trio of announcements Wednesday, including an expansion and a new offering.

Many automation solutions companies are penetrating the industry to remove supply chain friction, improve efficiency and job satisfaction.

Small and midsize factoring companies are able to achieve a competitive advantage, which many previously thought was impossible without millions of dollars of investment.

Technology companies such as Sibros, a hardware-agnostic connected vehicle platform company, are the reason vehicle owners aren’t making weekly trips to the dealership and why maintenance on modern software-defined vehicles is becoming increasingly easier.

“As the largest cannabis distributor in the largest markets in the U.S., we continue to source, implement and deploy leading technology solutions into our infrastructure to refine our processes and remain competitive and agile,” said Michael Beaudry, founder and CEO of HERBL.

TuSimple claims a “clean bill of health” as a U.S. probe of foreign investment ends with an agreement to guard U.S.-developed technology.

“We are excited to help usher in a new era of intelligent, modern logistics with a focus on sustainability for our customers, our employees, our shareholders and our planet,” said Lily Shen, CEO and president.

“I read that if we could save drivers 18 minutes a day, we would not have a driver shortage problem. We think it’s possible to give them those 18 minutes just from time wasted at the warehouse alone,” says C3 Solutions’ CRO.

One hour. That’s how long it could take a rocket to carry troops and material from a base in the Midwest to the Middle East if technology the military is exploring proves out.

“We are coming out of the gate with the LoadBoard Network software but the best part is the infrastructure is all new. There will be unbelievable opportunities for customers as we add features,” says the founder and president of LoadBoard Network.

Nexxiot co-founder Daniel MacGregor chats with FreightWaves’ Tyler Cole about how data and Internet of Things can impact sustainability.

Aurora Innovation is trying to prove it has thought through issues surrounding autonomous trucking as it targets late 2023 to launch its Horizon system.

The more ocean shipping is in the news, the more attention it gets from tech founders and investors.

Robotic delivery provider Kiwibot has announced a new funding round and a major contract with food services provider Sodexo.

According to the Austin, Texas-based company, the average purchase order has a 52% chance of changing before it is delivered by the vendor.

“There’s a lot more focus on tracking the product itself” when it comes to consumer packaged goods, said Bart De Muynck, vice president of supply chain research at Gartner.

Amid high rates and tight capacity, fleets must make do with what they have and minimize errors that can lead to significant cargo losses.

Waymo Via and C.H. Robinson are the latest dance partners seeking to choreograph autonomous trucking.

On-demand truck driver platform Haul announced a $10 million funding round as it looks to expand its coverage area for fleets in need of temporary drivers.