Forto’s digital platform is designed to boost operational efficiency, lower handling costs and increase transparency for its 2,500 customers.
“Acquisitions and strategic partnerships are part of this strategy — the additional funds give us the flexibility to capitalize on the right opportunities.”
Berlin-based digital freight brokerage Sennder closed a $160 million series, exceeding a $1 billion valuation.
Brazilian startup aims to provide tools for freight forwarders to create and maintain partnerships.
Developed by A.P. Møller – Maersk and IBM two years ago, the neutral platform was publishing 2 million events per day within a year and a half.
The platform moves toward customization based on job function.
Berlin- and Paris-based startups are merging to become one of the largest digital trucking freight forwarding platforms in Europe.
Digital freight forwarding startup Beacon raises $15 million in Series A investment.
But an undercover survey finds that traditional forwarders face increased pressure from container lines and digital forwarders.
ItsMyCargo is a German technology startup that is looking to sell software to traditional maritime freight forwarders who can use technology to compete against recently launched digital freight forwarders.
Digital freight-forwarding platform grows European business – and gains 10,000 connected vehicles – after an aggressive year for fundraising.
The new platform focuses on collaboration, workflow automation, and allows users to define business priorities.
