logistics technology

A look at Reducing Yard Emissions

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Vector.ai’s James Coombes sit down to talk about all things concerning electronic data interchanges.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

With strong backing from major players within the Southeast Asia port community and ecosystem, Haulio is the leading first-mile player in container logistics.

Lower shipping rates – 10 Steps

Canada remains top US trading partner

Ford delivered the sold-out F-150 Lightning to customers in all 50 states

Biden signs bill providing tax credit of up to $40,000 per truck

IIHS urged a recent regulatory comment

Inside this edition: Getting just the right amount of Tech upgrades; A rift among former customer and service provider; and a newbie joins Nuvocargo’s ranks.

AskWaves looks at the evolution of truck driver headwear

Companies tout it as ‘largest investment in modernized locomotives in rail industry history’

Electric car sales are continuing to climb, despite the fact supply chain shortages have been disrupting the industry

As rising fuel prices and continued supply chain disruptions have pressured retailers and e-commerce brands, many are looking for ways to offset costs.

Second-quarter US gasoline consumption has been less than during 2021

GM and Pilot Co. to build a coast-to-coast fast-charging network

Lucas Systems survey finds that 75% want technology to assist them

6 airlines have settled with US government over charges of hiding late mail deliveries

Linehaul Truckers are Facing a Quality of Life and Health Crisis

Learn how Concept Logistics is Using Parade and Tai Customization to Perfect Their Tech Stack

Today, many in the trucking and logistics industry are looking to improve reliability, reduce costs, and decrease their carbon footprint to deliver against rising customer expectations.

Meet Juliette, the laundry company founded by Rechelle Balanzat that’s using logistics to take its business to new heights.

John Deere will relocate its tractor cab assembly from Waterloo, Iowa, to Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, by 2024, the company recently announced.

This company is using sunlight to charge EVs

Women in Supply Chain Leadership Roles – year-to-year comparison

Making Your House a Home

A pair of logistics companies — one with fresh funding, the other entering a worker appraisal period — trimmed headcounts significantly.

Robot sales reached record levels in 1st quarter as firms grapple with worker shortages

Trucks carried more than two-thirds of U.S.-Mexico cross-border freight in March

Based on North American net revenue

The e-commerce parcel shipping solutions provider is Descartes’ sixth acquisition since the beginning of 2021.

Merging technology and talent

What is Cross-docking?

Kpler: Russian crude exports in April highest since June 2019

Primo is looking to change logistics industry norms by partnering with companies in the industry to teach them how to provide new services to their customers.

Proposed network would be world’s largest commercial drone deployment

Reusable Boox boxes are often lighter and less expensive than cardboard, CEO says

How data-driven decision-making can help shippers stay ahead in times of volatility

Startup ride-hailing snack company to delivery Unilever’s The Ice Cream Shop virtual brands

Less than a year after acquiring Blue Yonder, Panasonic announced plans for a supply chain business IPO focused on the SaaS business.

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, RPA Labs will show how AI, machine learning and natural language processing add value to software development.

The World Business Chicago (WBC) report, Logistics Tech in Chicago 2022, is available for download. Chicago has a long history of being at the crossroads of transportation, distribution and logistics. Today, central location, diverse talent pipeline, and legacy infrastructure—coupled with tech and innovation— are rapidly driving expansion and growth. Download the report and read why […]

Amazon Web Services and German technology company Bosch are launching a logistics marketplace for digital services.

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach began charging diesel-powered drayage trucks $10 per unit entering and leaving the ports

Big Brown is going small in test of e-cargo bikes

DDC Sync allows drivers to use a mobile app with intuitive smart capture to instantly take high-quality images of bills of lading (BOLs) that are then processed with the driver’s terminal staff or operation staff of DDC.

Revived Soldiers Ukraine placed an order for up to 200 drones from Canada-based Draganfly

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The Environmental Protection Agency maintains a listing of “off-cycle” vehicle technologies that reduce emissions but are not sufficiently accounted for in city and highway test cycles.

Tech-savvy consumers are leveraging digital tools to build shopping lists, order online

SmartBOL includes industry-focused functionality, exceptional customer care, training for management and users, and simplicity to assure easy operational readiness and improvement.

Solution in use in France measures and cuts boxes to fit item properly, eliminating excess packaging

After declining in 2020, the combined production of U.S. fossil fuels increased by 2% in 2021

In December, Mexico’s commercial truck industry produced 19,739 tractor-trailers

Time is running out for trucking companies to upgrade or replace third-generation mobile devices

Learn about Automating the Spot Quote Process for Full Truckload Brokers

Ransomware attacks deliver more pain, important takeaways

Roadmap for Successful Technology Implementation with TruckerTools.com

Shoppers are increasingly expecting digital experiences even in physical stores

Value statements, or Value propositions Each have different definitions and objectives, but they are relatively the same within various industries. And then there’s the health care supply chain. What’s the value proposition? Pinpointing the priorities: Supply chain in health care has many competing value statements within any given organization. The elasticity and influence of the […]

Investing In Data Management The world of supply chain management in health care is evolving extremely fast, as COVID-19 (see graph) has been a significant influencer of technology development. However, like COVID, the state of some organizations’ data was a shock; many were unprepared for the future and the cost associated with modernizing. It is estimated […]

Supply chain tech is increasingly driven by late-stage venture capital activity.

Check out the key initiatives in the plan here!

The Bay Area-based unicorn is investing in repairing America’s broken food supply chain.

The two facilities will create up to 1,000 full-time jobs and will be among the largest high-tech distribution and fulfillment centers in the company’s supply chain.

Fabric and its microfulfillment networks are already valued at $1 billion despite operating in just three cities.

When people think about security breaches, they often think about hackers in dark hoodies hiding behind computer screens. While some attacks do come from malicious outside parties, logistics companies should also be aware of threats coming from inside their own buildings.

CRST’s capabilities cross the full spectrum of freight, giving you access to a single partner for all of your transportation needs.

Carrier Perspective: State of the Industry

The Connecticut-based drop shipping company just completed a huge funding round led by K1 Investment Management.

“At Uber, we get to build on the shoulders of giants,” said Val Marchevsky, Uber Freight’s new head of logistics tech.

Many shippers struggle to succeed at last-mile delivery, often at the mercy of a delivery partner. But getting a handle on the middle mile can improve the chances of last-mile success.

The term edge computing scares many technophobes, but the technology is quickly becoming the go-to system for modern supply chains that depend on visibility through to the end consumer.

A group of former Knight-Swift logistics leaders is building something new in Arizona.

Walmart’s new white label delivery service could have far-reaching implications for the last mile.

Like it or not, drones are entering your airspace across the United States, and they’re delivering a wide range of merchandise

Autonomous software provider will evaluate miniature machine for Navistar truck

Despite facing challenges of a nascent industry, company sees plenty of room for further expansion

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

Worldwide Express’ Joel Clum explains how third-party logistics companies are giving small and midsized shippers the technology they need.

Charles Craigmile, CEO at Revenova, talks about what it means to be a TMS in today’s market. His take? It’s more than just an operational system to find carriers.

Chattanooga VC firm is ready to find the next FreightTech unicorn.

The chaos of the past 18 months will usher in new investments in supply chain technology

Find Out What Logisticians Do, and Other Facts About Their Profession

Four FreightTech firms demonstrate their innovative technology solutions for transportation companies during FreightWaves LIVE @HOME.

Companies that resist technological innovation or refuse to audit their current systems at this point may be risking more than just favorable rates; they may be risking the viability of their business.

“The Wingcopter 198 is a game-changer for drone-based deliveries, ready to create logistical highways in the sky.”

Changes in customer demand and rising expectations are helping force the transportation industry to evolve in order to meet the growth of this market.

In this Put That Coffee Down segment, Kevin Hill talks with Chris Hurst about why the freight and logistics sector is lagging, and why companies should fix that.

It can be confusing for shippers to identify high-impact technology investments.

Allyn International experts discuss how a 4PL control tower acts as the nervous system in a global supply chain.

Initially, ITG’s impulse was to build its own IT infrastructure and software tools.

The coronavirus pandemic continues to amplify that pressure as 2020 drags on.

Enterprises sometimes adopt several different SaaS products, only to end up with processes without cross-functionalities due to lack of integration.

Integrations lower the barrier to entry to Transplace technology.

In the wake of COVID-19, businesses are looking to reshape and insulate their core sourcing processes from sudden disruption, even as consumers move online.

Guest commentator Eric Masotti writes about the importance of technology in logistics – but also underscores the importance of dedicated people to the process.

Transplace expands its mode optionality and network optimization to parcel.

FourKites has announced several new features, including paperless document transfer and communication tools, to enhance worker safety, improve shipment tracking, and speed payment processes.

Like most industries, the work environment of brokers and 3PLs has changed dramatically in the last couple of months. Here are some tools that are being used to cope.