#freight-innovation
(23 articles)DHL Freight Deploys First Europe-Built Electric SuperPanther in Dutch Network
DHL Freight has scaled up its electric vehicle initiative by deploying the first Europe-built SuperPanther eTopas 600 electric truck into daily operations across its Dutch network. This transition fro
SpaceX alumni raise $100M for autonomous freight trains
A startup founded by SpaceX alumni has secured $100 million in Series B funding to commercialize autonomous freight train technology, signaling strong investor confidence in next-generation rail logis
Parallel Systems Secures $100M+ to Scale Autonomous Freight Rail
Parallel Systems announced a significant funding milestone exceeding $100 million to accelerate the full commercialization of its autonomous freight rail system. This capital injection signals strong
Etsy Backs Zero-Emission Trucking to Drive Freight Decarbonization
Etsy is participating in a growing initiative among major shippers to claim zero-emission trucking certificates, a mechanism designed to help offset the higher operational expenses associated with dep
Einride, EASE Launch Daily Driverless Truck Routes in Ohio
Einride and EASE Logistics have launched daily autonomous freight operations in Marysville, Ohio, operating two SAE Level 4 electric trucks on scheduled routes with remote operator oversight. The depl
Einride and EASE Launch Driverless Electric Trucks on Ohio Routes
Einride and EASE Logistics have deployed driverless electric trucks into active commercial service on Ohio roads, representing a significant step forward in autonomous freight technology adoption. Thi
Parallel Systems & Agility Partner on Autonomous Freight Rail
Parallel Systems, a U.S.-based developer of autonomous freight rail technology, has entered into a strategic agreement with Agility, a major global logistics provider. This partnership represents a si
FreightWaves Announces 2027 FreightTech100: AI and Automation Lead
FreightWaves has unveiled its 2027 FreightTech100 list, marking the eighth consecutive year of this industry recognition program. The list comprises 100 companies selected for innovation, market impac
Autonomous Freight Moves Beyond Pilots: Waabi Tackles Predictability
Waabi, a Toronto-based physical AI company, is advancing autonomous trucking beyond experimental highway-only pilots toward a comprehensive door-to-door capability that addresses the freight industry'
Major Logistics Provider Backs State's First EV Freight Network
A major logistics provider has committed backing for a state's inaugural electric freight network, marking a significant milestone in the decarbonization of heavy-duty transportation. The initiative e
Russia-China Driverless Rail Freight: Game-Changer for Cross-Border Logistics
Russia and China are jointly developing autonomous driverless rail freight systems for cross-border operations, marking a significant step toward fully automated freight corridors between the two nati
Autonomous Delivery Could Transform Last-Mile by 2030
Avride has achieved operational scale with over 1,000 autonomous robots and vehicles currently deployed across major U.S. cities and college campuses, operating on Uber and Grubhub platforms. The comp
Intermodal EXPO Showcases Future of Freight Innovation
The Intermodal EXPO represents a significant industry gathering focused on showcasing innovations and best practices in freight transportation. As a major trade event, the expo demonstrates the indust
Partners Scale Autonomous Electric Freight: Logistics Gets Greener
A consortium of logistics and technology partners is collaborating to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of autonomous electric freight vehicles, marking a significant step toward decarbo
Lanesurf's AI Broker Challenges Carriers to Negotiate Rates
Lanesurf, a freight-matching AI platform, has launched an unconventional public demonstration of its technology by opening a phone line where any carrier can negotiate load rates with an artificial in
Uber Freight Appoints New CPO to Drive AI Logistics Strategy
Uber Freight has appointed Amir Pelleg as Chief Product Officer, signaling a strategic pivot toward AI-driven logistics innovation. This executive appointment reflects the freight industry's accelerat
Uber Freight Names New Chief Product Officer
Uber Freight has appointed a new Chief Product Officer, signaling continued investment in its digital freight marketplace. This leadership move reflects the company's commitment to evolving its techno
Intelligent Audit Wins FreightWaves 2026 AI Excellence Award
Intelligent Audit has been honored with recognition in the FreightWaves 2026 AI Excellence in Supply Chain Awards, highlighting the growing importance of artificial intelligence in supply chain operat
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
Why AI Integration in Logistics Tech Is Underperforming
The logistics technology sector is facing a critical challenge: artificial intelligence implementations are not delivering the promised operational gains that supply chain leaders expected. While AI h
FEPASA Launches Chile Intermodal Train Pilot Program
FEPASA, Chile's leading freight association, has initiated a pilot program for intermodal train services, signaling a strategic shift toward rail-based freight solutions in South America. This initiat
Titagarh & TUTR Hyperloop Partner on Freight Innovation
Titagarh and TUTR Hyperloop have announced a strategic partnership to develop freight hyperloop technology, marking a significant step toward commercializing next-generation transportation infrastruct
Plug-In Freight Ops: Building Freight Management Infrastructure
Plug-In Freight Ops™ represents an emerging technology-driven approach to freight operations management. Founded by an entrepreneur who initially focused on solving operational challenges rather than