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(26 articles)CargoWise AI Transforms Freight Forwarding: TMS Future Uncertain
WiseTech is fundamentally repositioning CargoWise from a traditional freight forwarding platform into an AI-driven 'system of execution,' signaling a major structural shift in how logistics software w
S&B Foods Trials 850-km Autonomous Truck-Rail Freight Route
S&B Foods' participation in an 850-kilometer autonomous truck-rail freight test represents a meaningful step in Japan's adoption of driverless logistics technology for food supply chains. This pilot p
Autonomous Semi Trucks: How AI Is Transforming Global Logistics
The logistics industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation as artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicle technology reshape how freight moves globally. Automated semi trucks represent a str
Autonomous Freight Moves Into Commercial Operations
The autonomous freight industry is reaching a critical inflection point, moving beyond limited pilot projects and experimental deployments to mainstream commercial logistics operations. This transitio
Gatik Secures $200M to Scale Driverless Trucking Operations
Gatik, an autonomous freight operator, has secured $200 million in Series D funding led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies, marking a major validation of commercial-scale d
Gatik Secures $200M Series D to Scale Driverless Freight
Gatik, a leading autonomous commercial freight company, has secured $200 million in Series D funding led by QIA (Qatar Investment Authority) and KDT (Kuo Duan Technology), signaling institutional conf
Descartes Acquires AI Freight Broker Tai to Boost Automation
Descartes Systems Group (DSGX), a leading supply chain logistics software provider, has acquired Tai, an AI-driven freight brokerage platform. This strategic move strengthens Descartes' capabilities i
Uzbekistan and Georgia Launch Digital Permits to Streamline Freight
Uzbekistan and Georgia have jointly implemented digital permit systems designed to streamline freight transportation and reduce processing times at their border crossings. This initiative represents a
HappyRobot Hits $1.2B Valuation, Signals Freight Industry Transformation
HappyRobot, a San Francisco-based freight automation startup founded by Spanish entrepreneurs, has achieved a $1.2 billion valuation following a $150 million Series C funding round. This milestone ref
Alvys Launches AI Agents Platform for Carriers of All Sizes
Alvys has introduced Alvys Foundry, an agentic AI platform that democratizes freight automation by enabling carriers, brokers, and hybrid operations to deploy intelligent agents within their existing
Bahrain Adopts Einride Autonomous Freight Technology
Bahrain has initiated a strategic partnership with Einride, a leading autonomous freight technology provider, to integrate autonomous vehicle solutions into its logistics infrastructure. This collabor
Freight Automation Startup 5U AI Secures $3.2M Funding
5U AI, a freight automation startup, has successfully raised $3.2 million in funding, signaling growing investor confidence in technology-driven solutions for logistics operations. This capital infusi
Autonomous Freight Execution Reshapes Commercial Logistics
The commercial freight sector is entering a transformational phase as autonomous freight execution technology moves from pilot programs toward operational deployment. This development represents a str
Charger Logistics Deploys Second-Gen Driverless Trucks
Charger Logistics is taking a significant step forward in autonomous freight technology by deploying its second-generation driverless trucks. This marks an important inflection point in the adoption o
Aurora's Driverless Trucks Hit Major Milestone, No Observer Required
Aurora Innovation has achieved a critical inflection point in autonomous trucking commercialization by deploying second-generation hardware capable of fully driverless operations across 10 commercial
AI Reshaping Freight Management for Large Shippers
A new Cario research paper analyzes the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on freight management strategies among large shipping companies. The study documents how AI technologies are be
Data Analytics Reshape Freight Shipping: What's Changing Now
The freight shipping industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by advanced data analytics, automation, and real-time visibility technologies. Rather than relying on traditional manual
Westwell AI Autonomous Freight Transforms Border Logistics
Westwell is showcasing how artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicle technology are fundamentally reshaping border freight logistics operations. The demonstration highlights a significant shift t
AI-Powered Autonomous Freight Transforms Border Logistics
Westwell's demonstration of AI-powered autonomous freight technology signals a significant shift in how border logistics operations are being conducted. The deployment of autonomous vehicles for cross
Federal & State Support Accelerates Autonomous Truck Deployment
The National Association of Manufacturers reports renewed federal and state government support for autonomous truck deployment, marking a significant policy milestone for the freight industry. This re
Parallel Systems Builds World's First Autonomous Freight Rail System
Parallel Systems is developing what it claims to be the world's first fully autonomous freight rail system, representing a significant technological leap in logistics automation. The company, led by C
2027 FreightTech Awards Nominations Open: Industry Innovation Recognition
FreightWaves is opening nominations for its ninth annual FreightTech Awards, a prestigious recognition program for the most disruptive technology companies in North American freight. The awards culmin
Einride Goes Public on Nasdaq, Signals Shift to Autonomous Freight
Einride, a Stockholm-based autonomous vehicle technology company, officially launched on Nasdaq Wednesday following completion of its de-SPAC merger, trading under ticker symbols ENRD and ENRDW. The c
PepsiCo & Gatik Launch Major Autonomous Freight Deployment
PepsiCo and Gatik have announced a landmark commercial deployment of autonomous freight vehicles, representing a pivotal moment in the adoption of self-driving technology for supply chain operations.
AI Agent Adoption Accelerating in Freight Operations
FreightWaves and Trimble have released a comprehensive white paper examining AI agent adoption across the freight industry, based on survey data from carriers, brokers, shippers, and owner-operators.
PepsiCo and Gatik Launch Largest Driverless Trucking Deployment
PepsiCo and Gatik have announced a multi-year strategic partnership representing the largest commercial autonomous freight deployment to date. The deployment is already live across three states (Texas