#ai-in-logistics
(24 articles)AI Won't Fix Forwarder Margins Without Clean Data and Processes
Freight forwarders are discovering that artificial intelligence alone cannot address margin erosion caused by operational inefficiencies. According to insights from Metro Shipping and Portcast, core p
AI Won't Fix Forwarder Margins Without Better Data and Processes
Freight forwarders cannot expect artificial intelligence to solve margin erosion problems without first addressing foundational data quality and process issues, according to industry leaders Metro Shi
AI for Freight Forwarders: Beyond Productivity to Profitability
Freight forwarding companies are being advised to rethink their AI strategy. Rather than deploying artificial intelligence primarily to increase productivity and reduce headcount, forwarders should fo
AI Adoption: Forwarders Must Target Profit Over Productivity
Erik Muttersbach, founder of AI software company Zauber, argues that freight forwarders are approaching artificial intelligence incorrectly by prioritizing productivity improvements over profitability
AI transforms freight forwarding: real-world deployments reshape industry
The freight forwarding industry is experiencing a significant wave of AI integration that extends far beyond marketing hype. Erik Muttersbach, founder of Zauber and former Forto technology executive,
Top Supply Chain Conferences 2027: AI, Sustainability Focus
Supply Chain Dive has identified key trade shows and conferences scheduled for 2027 that will shape industry dialogue and professional development. These events will emphasize three critical themes: a
Descartes Systems Showcases AI Innovations at 2026 Chicago Forum
Descartes Systems Group will present its latest AI and logistics innovations at the 2026 Innovation Forum in Chicago, highlighting the company's continued investment in technology solutions for the su
AI adoption in trucking justified, justified: Expert insights
At the Trimble Insight conference in San Diego, logistics experts convened to discuss the legitimacy of artificial intelligence hype in the trucking industry. Lee Klaskow, senior analyst at Bloomberg,
Houston Freight Forwarder Educates Texas A&M on AI in Supply Chain
A Houston-based freight forwarding company is delivering an educational presentation to Texas A&M University logistics students, focusing on artificial intelligence applications within freight forward
Houston Freight Forwarder Shares AI Supply Chain Insights at Texas A&M
A Houston-based freight forwarding company is engaging with Texas A&M University logistics students to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and supply chain operations. This educational
AI Powers Supply Chain Agility: Maersk Transforms Disruption Response
Maersk has announced a strategic focus on deploying artificial intelligence to strengthen operational execution and accelerate response times to supply chain disruptions. This initiative addresses a c
AI Tools Can't Replace Human Judgment in Fleet Safety
Rustin Keller, President and CEO of J. J. Keller & Associates, argues that while artificial intelligence offers unprecedented data analysis capabilities in trucking, from video analytics to regulatory
Freight Tightens as AI Execution Tools Transform Logistics Networks
This week's logistics landscape reveals a critical convergence of market tightening and technological transformation. Freight capacity is becoming constrained, signaling rising pressure on transportat
AI Transforms Freight Execution as Logistics Networks Tighten
This week's logistics market signals three interconnected trends reshaping supply chain operations. First, freight capacity is tightening across major lanes, reducing shipper flexibility and likely pr
Logistics Leaders Gather at Last Mile APAC Summit to Tackle Delivery Delays
The Last Mile Leaders APAC summit represents a critical convergence point for supply chain executives grappling with persistent last-mile delivery challenges across the Asia-Pacific region. The summit
AI Transforms LTL Quoting: Speed, Accuracy, and Cost Savings
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping how businesses obtain and process less-than-truckload (LTL) freight quotes, moving beyond traditional manual processes toward intelligent automation.
AI's Impact on Transport Management Systems: What's Next for TMS?
The transport management system has served as the operating backbone of freight forwarding for over two decades, with platforms like CargoWise, Magaya, and Descartes commanding significant market shar
AI transforms freight logistics: McKinsey reveals optimization potential
McKinsey's analysis examines the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in freight logistics operations. The report addresses how machine learning algorithms, real-time data processing, a
CH Robinson AI Already Delivering Measurable Logistics Gains
CH Robinson has positioned itself at the forefront of artificial intelligence adoption in logistics, claiming that AI investments are already delivering measurable operational and financial returns, a
How AI Is Reshaping Freight Brokerage Operations
Freight brokers are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence tools to streamline core operations and gain competitive advantages in a fragmented market. Rather than replacing human brokers, AI im
Uber Freight CTO: Why 95% of AI Pilots Fail and How to Win
Val Marchevsky, CTO of Uber Freight, shared critical lessons on AI adoption in freight at the Supply Chain AI Symposium 2026, warning that the industry must focus on solving fundamental business probl
AI Hype vs. Reality: How Ocean Freight Leaders Are Competing
The article examines the tension between AI-driven marketing narratives and operational reality in the ocean freight sector. While companies like CH Robinson have garnered significant investor attenti
C.H. Robinson's AI Success: Tech Innovation or Strategic Restructuring?
C.H. Robinson has earned recognition as a leading AI adopter in logistics, yet the source of its competitive advantage extends beyond algorithmic innovation alone. The company's success appears rooted
FreightWaves 2026 AI Excellence Awards Recognize Supply Chain Innovation
FreightWaves has announced the winners of its 2026 AI Excellence in Supply Chain Awards, recognizing organizations and solutions that are advancing artificial intelligence adoption across the logistic