Technology

Toyota’s Concept-i Ride vehicle is designed to help people navigate life, especially those that may have mobility issues.

The SureFly is just one of the products that Workhorse is working on. Additional projects include electric delivery vans and electric pickups.

The Volvo XC40 is part of a subscription-based car service the company offers, hoping to attract new customers not interested in a long-term lease or purchase option.

Delivery robots, shifting supply chains due to trade wars, and automation slowing productivity in ports

Storing real-time data from aircraft and sea vessels on the cloud has been subject to a lot of debate, as the data that gets transmitted could be hacked in by people with nefarious motives. Blockchain could be a respite.

Transflo used its slot during the MarketWaves 18 Demo Day to showcase how its app’s new user interface, along with the broader Transflo ecosystem can be used effectively to reduce time during the lifecycle of a load.

Wise Systems is building a fully automated system that allows teams to manage their entire fleet through cloud-based machine learning and provides dispatch routing that lets businesses plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of deliveries with complete visibility.

Shipwell is a startup that turns “the imperfect into the perfect,” stated company co-founder and president Jason Traff while presenting on the MarketWaves18 demo stage.

Logistics startup Opus9 provides automated and digital transportation services for small and medium companies to ship truckload and LTL nationwide.

Logistics startup SmartHop helps automate route planning and provides real-time dispatch advice for truckers, while also assisting shippers in sourcing capacity for their loads.

Gary Vaynerchuk, the chairman of VaynerMedia, is set to deliver the keynote address at Transparency19 conference in May next year.

Fatigue is a big driver-safety issue. SmartCap is wearable technology that helps drivers to monitor and manage their fatigue levels.

Transfix is reportedly trying to raise a Series D that values the company at 10x gross revenues.

Intelage, a Seattle-based startup working on simplifying global commodities trade, has raised $2.3 million in seed round financing to help it ease bottlenecks that exist in the commodities market.

From driver health concerns to snow build-up on equipment, braving the winter months often requires carriers to plan in advance. Spireon hosted a webinar in collaboration with FreightWaves earlier this week to offer carriers tips on how to best prepare their drivers and their fleets for winter weather.

FreightWaves announced the Freight.Tech 25 at MarketWaves 18 last month. The list highlights the most innovative and disruptive companies in transportation and logistics. Digital freight broker Loadsmart snagged the number 22 spot on the list with its automated platform, which allows for server-to-server booking with no human interaction.

Vector helps streamline trucking operations by digitizing paperwork and assists carriers and shippers in expediting workflow communication.

In partnership with Slync… Slync CEO Chris Kirchner was in Tokyo this week to meet press, speak with startups and participate in customer discussions at the SAP.iO Foundry—Tokyo ecosystem engagement event.

Russel Jones, CEO of Cargo Chief, demonstrates C4 platform at MarketWaves 18: automated load-matching technology that levels the playing field among freight brokerages.

Uber and Lyft are battling on who would go public first; oil production sees a dip in November; Amazon Go to venture into airport retail.