logistics automation

Mary O'Connell Monday, February 9, 2026

Augment brings institutional knowledge into the flow of freight

Logistics has long depended on tribal knowledge, the unwritten rules and hard-earned judgment held by a small group of experienced operators. They know which carriers actually perform on certain lanes, how specific customers expect exceptions to be handled, and what worked the last time a shipment went wrong. That knowledge has powered freight networks for […]

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Mary O'Connell Tuesday, November 25, 2025

DHL partners with Happy Robot for AI-efficient operations

DHL Supply Chain is shaking up the logistics world by teaming up with AI startup HappyRobot to automate routine communication across its global operations. The goal? Free employees from repetitive tasks, speed up workflows, and deliver a more consistent experience for customers. AI agents are hard at work handling appointment scheduling, driver follow-ups, and warehouse […]

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Mary O'Connell Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Dexory secures $165M to accelerate AI-driven warehouse intelligence

Dexory has raised $165 million to expand its AI-powered warehouse intelligence platform, a move that highlights the logistics industry’s growing appetite for automation and real-time visibility. Led by Eurazeo’s Growth team with participation from LTS Growth, Endeavor Catalyst, and existing investors including DTCP, Atomico, and Lakestar, the funding will help the company scale globally and […]

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Mary O'Connell Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Exclusive: Nexcade emerges from stealth with $2.5 million to transform freight

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 […]

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