Land O’Lakes is moving Purina Feed loads via the Uber Freight app along several lanes, including one in Texas where 100% of the loads are posted to the app.
Chinese oil and PNG demand is hitting the roof; EU is interested in buying U.S. PNG supply; trade tariffs on China might end up increasing cost of fish in the U.S.
Ultimately, the winner of the e-commerce battle, whether groceries or the greater retail one, will come down to which company better understands human behavior.
The city of Cupertino is looking towards hyperloop to reduce its woes with regard to transportation. Apple Inc., the biggest presence in the city might help.
Uber shut down its self-driving truck platform last week but promised in an exclusive interview with FreightWaves that Uber Freight was not going anywhere. Today, the company has not only confirmed that promise, but it has doubled down on the future of Uber Freight.
Omnichain Solutions (Omnichain), a supply chain technology startup that leverages the power of Blockchain, announces it has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
Waymo is partnering with Valley Metro, a public transportation authority in Arizona, to shuttle people to and from public transportation stops via autonomous cars – thus planting its feet firmly in the race to put self-driving vehicles on the road.
MercuryGate International, Inc., a leading provider of transportation management system (TMS) solutions, announced today that the company has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.
Tranzport, a logistics technology and services company, has announced it has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
Collabrian Design and Technology, a provider of digital transformation solutions to the transportation and logistics industry, has become the newest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
Cyberattacks increase with technology inclusion in supply chains; Tesla doubles loss this Q2; China is pumping billions into OBOR strategy; Aramco drops IPO as fuel prices rise.
Maverick Transportation LLC, is excited to announce it has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
Procter & Gamble prices to increase; The end of Uber’s self-driving truck program; Unilever takes a hit from Brazil truck strike; Gap innovates distribution following a 2016 warehouse fire, and more in Today’s Pickup.
The success of electric vehicles lies in the cost efficiency and scalability of its batteries. The supply of lithium and cobalt over the next decade would end up defining the extent of that success.
Following the announcement of the end of Uber’s self-driving truck program, Uber reached out to FreightWaves for an opportunity to discuss Uber Freight and to check the pulse on the self-driving industry.
Ready or not, truck platooning is inching closer to reality. Our latest infographic highlights the primary benefits of platooning technology.
COSCO shipping came under a cyber attack this week, which reinforces the need for comprehensive cybersecurity regulations within the maritime industry as the future moves towards port automation and autonomous shipping.
Amazon spent $21.7 billion in shipping last year – a number which could be reduced if the company took control of its supply chain instead of partnering with 3PLs.
According to CB Insights, “the maritime shipping industry accounts for 90% of global trade and is only now beginning to leverage technology. This shift could have far-reaching impact on retailers, consumer goods companies, manufacturers, and more.” With this important industry in mind, CB Insights hosted a July 24 webinar to “explore how shipping companies and global ports are utilizing automation and blockchain technology to revolutionize the shipping industry,” taking a look at various aspects of the supply chain along the way.
NAFTA trade talks are back on the table, with Canada and Mexico hoping to ward off potential auto tariffs that could be levied by the U.S. if the agreement turns out to be unfavorable to its interests.
