Powerfleet takes the high cost and complexity out of data integrations.
An overview of F:3 Future of Freight Festival, Day 3.
Warehouses are turning loss to profits with CartonCloud’s WMS.
Woodlawn Partners leads the debt and equity co-investment with Monroe Capital.
“Their truck-first mentality is the right approach to win the highly fragmented road freight industry,” says a Founders Fund partner on its recent investment.
FreightTech 100 nominations end soon It’s the second most wonderful time of the year behind college football returning. If you or someone you know is innovating or disrupting the freight industry, the nominations for the annual FreightWaves FreightTech 100 are ending on Friday. To submit a nomination, use the link here. An external peer group […]
La startup tiene un enfoque único de distribución y monetización
The startup will hit an $11 million annual run rate in September.
Crowley Solutions CPO Shashank Panchangam explains how siloed data will stall the industry’s fintech future.
This white paper explores the challenges in the logistics procurement market and the tactics best-in-class teams use to regain control of capacity and cost while ensuring procurement excellence.
“This allows Samsung to set a new bar of service levels for logistics customers, and Vizion supports this through hyperfocus on enhanced visibility technologies,” said Kyle Henderson, co-founder and CEO of Vizion.
“While this was not an easy decision to make, restructuring our organization keeps us on a path of success, provides the opportunity to improve efficiency and collaboration and allows us to better address the evolving needs of our customers,” said project44 founder and CEO Jett McCandless.
Redwood is focused on bringing together a number of strong solutions that already exist. The open supply-chain ecosystem enabled by RedwoodConnect operates more like an app store than a single application, facilitating the ability to integrate a variety of solutions.
The company specifically runs its fleet on Interstate 5 using proprietary technology to relay drivers.
As the economy corrects itself, where does VC stand?
To a certain extent, if you don’t have buy-in, then don’t buy it. So many tech initiatives fail to launch because the team in charge of using it is not set up for absolute success.
Shippers should reconsider the pecking order of asset-based trucking companies first, brokerages second.
CEO Brett Suma lays out Loadsmith’s definition of capacity as a service.
Mexico-based digital freight forwarder Nowports has achieved unicorn status after closing a $150 million series C round.
FreightWaves SONAR is the industry’s leading and fastest freight forecasting platform. SONAR provides the clearest insight into freight pricing, and subscribers can reliably forecast supply chain demand and capacity by using spot rate and tender data for predictive rates. FreightWaves’ CFO/COO Spencer Piland noted, “SONAR has been proven time and again to make an operational […]
As spot rates tumble, shippers should consider rerunning their RFPs to lock down better prices.
The accelerator firm’s Supply Chain Innovation Platform connects Fortune 500 companies with FreightTech startups for continuous logistics innovation and efficiency.
“FreightTech is only as good as the relationships that FreightTech enables and the data feeding into freight technology,” said Michael Johnson, EVP of strategy at Redwood Logistics.
MVMNT’s complete freight management platform gives you control over your freight without the disproportionate cost of a traditional TMS.
The $12 million from Level Equity draws the previous biggest investment in WorkHound, which was just over $2 million.
TriumphPay takes the hassle out of carrier payments, allowing brokers to focus on what they do best.
“If you are a startup or anyone looking to get your name out there, there is no better way than to start with these events,” says Emerge founder and CEO Andrew Leto.
It is not likely that routing guides are going to become extinct, but they will be smaller, more shallow and very much digital.
In today’s episode, we talk about the challenges of tracking freight, and how we can change telephone calls into telematics updates. Our special guest is Ryan Rogers, CEO of freight location tracking startup TextLocate.
For many large carriers, communication is automated, but those fleets are in the top 1% of all registered carriers. For the rest of trucking, tracking still involves a phone call. In this episode, we look at ways to make tracking methods transparent and available to all.
Is it possible to make this simpler?
“There’s no other solution out there that has done this,” said Parade CEO and co-founder Anthony Sutardja. “We have really led the way in defining digital bidding and digital booking across our partner capacity networks.”
Parade garners impressive support from both Silicon Valley and Freight Alley.
The current roster of FreightTech unicorns is made up of established companies run by veterans and backed by smart money.
No. 7 on FreightWaves’ 2022 FreightTech 25 is landing $935 million in a series E round led by Andreessen Horowitz and MSD Partners.
Chicago-based on-demand freight marketplace closes on $200 million series D round.
Centerboard’s newest API solutions are designed to provide customizable integration for shippers and technology providers.
“It’s the sunk cost fallacy. It’s human nature to want to stick with something you have invested so much in but, at the end of the day, no technology is going to last forever,” says Kinetic co-founder on continuously investing in FreightTech as your business grows.
SMC³ has fully embraced the FreightTech age and plans to continue innovating its LTL pricing and bidding tools in 2022.
Sandeep Kar, Noregon’s new chief strategy officer, pinpoints the issues facing his industry and his priorities in his new role.
Supply chain visibility provider project44 sees record top-line growth during the fourth quarter, with bookings, account wins and retention coming in better than expected.
From relay networks to industry unicorns, FreightWaves looks at technology trends that will continue to transform supply chains into the new year.
Players in the FreightTech space have continued to thrive despite challenging market conditions. Second-generation FreightTech startup Emerge led the pack in growth and ingenuity throughout 2021.
The logistics startup has wrapped up its series B funding round.
Ryder and Blume Global demo their Rydershare and ConnectGo Live freight technologies during FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit.
Supply chain tech is increasingly driven by late-stage venture capital activity.
These are the top 25 companies considered “the most transformative and innovative companies in FreightTech,” said FreightWaves CEO and founder Craig Fuller.
Company demos presented during FreightWaves’ F3 Virtual Experience show how automation can provide cost and time savings.
The Gartner research VP will also share his views on data, AI and sustainability.
FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill sits down with Michael Newcity, ArcBest’s chief innovation officer, during the F3 Virtual Experience to discuss the importance of customer collaboration in building winning technology solutions.
Stuart Scott, J.B. Hunt’s chief information officer, said technology such as the cloud and automation are the future of freight.
Echo Global Logistics’ Mike Mobley and Jamie Petrzelka detail the benefits of leveraging the company’s experts to manage transportation networks.
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller describes the current and future opportunities in supply chain technology.
Overlapping crises have pushed the race for global visibility into a critical stage.
More than 220 of the most innovative freight companies were nominated. Those were narrowed down to the top 100.
Freight Tech has a glow up moment, the future of electric vehicles, and long tender lead times in Georgia.
FreightTech got its glow up this month. Automation is king and low emissions are the way of the future.
Last week’s Transfix, project44 and Emerge deals herald a maturing FreightTech space.
Craig Fuller explains why supply chains are so messed up!
Despite significant investments in digital transformation, the industry has struggled to get its grip on recent disruptions.
Transportation procurement system will handle $4B worth of bids this year.
FreightWaves examines 5 deals and partnerships that highlight how fintech can improve FreightTech offerings.
The IPO is expected to take place after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission completes its review.
In a world inundated with new technology, how can your company leverage tech without being overwhelmed? Find out on this episode of Cyberly.
“Iowa is now at the leading edge of the inclusion of blockchain in contract law here,” said CEO Spillman, as his team recently fought to have smart contracts recognized under law in Toggle’s operating state.
The partnership between BlueGrace and Trucker Tools showcases the right way to leverage popular book now features.
“I’ve coined it the ‘superpower of check calls,’” said TextLocate founder Ryan Rogers.
FreightWaves examines the challenges of drayage logistics and the technology companies that are overcoming them.
“We have to compete in a marketplace where my competitors don’t even have to be profitable.”
Temperature-controlled logistics real estate investment trust Lineage Logistics and venture capital firm 8VC have formed an alliance to invest in technology startups in the transportation and logistics industry.
Is it better to be a technology company learning supply chain or a supply chain company learning to adopt technology?
Available in late 2021, the company’s card will allow drivers to facilitate transactions anywhere Visa is accepted.
Nowports aims to digitize supply chains from Asia to the Americas with $16 million in Series A funding.
“I think about the fact that if we fulfill this mission, the world is better off and not many opportunities have that.”
Kendra Phillips from Ryder System Inc. discusses on Wednesday how her company is embracing technology.
The industry is evolving so quickly that technology isn’t just a helpful tool anymore; it’s a requirement to be competitive.
Chattanooga VC firm is ready to find the next FreightTech unicorn.
ShipHero’s SaaS and e-comm 3PL businesses complement each other.
“Historically, patents were a source of value creation. But today, innovation often comes from other places,” says supply chain technology investor Benjamin Gordon.
The chaos of the past 18 months will usher in new investments in supply chain technology
FreightWaves President George Abernathy and Ryder Chief Technology Officer Kendra Phillips explore how autonomous technology and other FreightTech will fit in with current networks.
Redwood Logistics CEO Mark Yeager talks about emerging technology and the potential of Logistics Platform as a Service (LPaaS).
Samsara’s new Fleet Benchmarks Report compares a fleet’s performance to that of similar fleets across the trucking industry, providing insight into how they are trending relative to peers.
What’s hot in FreighTech? Several companies showcased the best of the best during the FreightWaves 3PL Summit.
Samsara announced Sue Bostrom as the latest strategic addition to the company’s board of directors.
The capital will drive volume growth and help Baton expand to new markets.
As the freight world becomes more tech heavy, what matters the most for companies to digitize? Adam Robinson breaks it down on this episode of stackd.
SPAC acquisitions are cropping up with more frequency, and we can only expect more deals to go through in 2021.
On this episode of stackd, Adam Robinson takes you through proactive steps to prevent disruption when using FreightTech.
The only certain thing about the market is that it changes. Regardless of the state of the market, however, there are certainties and uncertainties that must be acknowledged.
Brian Laung Aoaeh of REFASHIOND Ventures discusses the opportunities for venture capital seeking to find the next big thing in supply chain technology in a fireside chat at FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week.
On this episode of stackd, host Adam Robinson talks to Michael Southworth about how market volatility can be circumvented if you know the right tools to use.
Five innovative FreightTech companies showcased their cutting-edge solutions during the FreightWaves Global Supply Chain Week.
Echo Global Logistics CEO Doug Waggoner talks about the future of logistics and the role of technology in pushing the transportation industry forward.
Dooner and The Dude catch up with Thomas Healy from Hyliion during the first episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? for FreightWaves Global Supply Chain Week.
Smart loading dock startup Kargo announced the close of its $6 million seed round on Thursday. The company eyes further expansion and product development.
Samsara announced Thursday it has surpassed more than $300 million in run-rate subscription revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter ended Jan. 30.
Warehouse solutions provider 6 River Systems ranks No. 23 in the FreightTech 25. The company rapidly expanded its customer base and wall-to-wall fulfillment solutions this year.
IoT leader Samsara makes it into the FreightTech 25. Ranked No. 16, Samsara has seen rapid innovation, product updates and customer growth.
The latest ACTION TRAC® innovation supplies customers insight into the nebulous period of the
LTL shipment life cycle, the time the pickup is requested through the time the shipment is picked up.
FreightTech innovators showcased their platforms in 7 minutes or less.
Supply chain tech investment is at a record peak, with over $52B invested in 2020 alone, up 2500% since the start of the decade.
