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Energy
WeWork crisis prompted Nikola’s pivot on going public
By providing leases that include hydrogen and maintenance for its fuel cell electric trucks for seven years, Nikola projects it will generate $3 billion in…
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Energy
Fuel cell Class 8 startup Nikola going public with $3.3 billion valuation
After shunning public ownership, fuel cell truck startup Nikola watched as the WeWork debacle made private fundraising harder. Its merger with VectoIQ brings in about…
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New Tech
Electriphi raises $3.5 million to simplify electric vehicle transition for fleets
Electriphi provides solutions for vehicle electrification and has developed a charging and operations management platform that is built over open standards.
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News
Shipamax raises $7M, aims to double in size
U.K.-based Shipamax has raised $7 million to digitize and automate global logistics back-office functions. The Series A investment was led by Mosaic Ventures, with participation…
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Startups
Egyptian trucking marketplace brings efficiency gains in chaotic market
Digital business-to-business freight marketplaceTrella helps reduce costs by automating logistics processes.
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News
Today’s Pickup: Stricter USMCA regulations might increase auto prices in the U.S.
USMCA will cost automakers $3 billion in added tariffs; Chinese EV sales plunge; U.S. holiday season will see over $1 trillion in sales.
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Startups
Asset-based digital marketplace Archerhub guarantees 100% hauls for all loads on its platform
ArcherHub runs its own fleet that it uses as a backup for loads that go uncovered on its digital freight marketplace and thus guarantees hauls…
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FreightWaves LIVE
Customer-centered startups attract Maersk Growth fund’s attention (with video)
Sune Stilling, head of Growth for Maersk, right, said the investment fund is focused on companies that keep the customer — not a billion-dollar valuation…
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New Tech
Shipwell’s entire API for shippers to integrate features within existing workflows
Online freight logistics startup Shipwell has made all of its functionalities available through the REST API, which allows companies to integrate all or some parts…
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Europe
Startup easing ecommerce returns logistics raises investment from Maersk Growth
London-based logistics startup tailored to ease e-commerce returns.
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