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(17 articles)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
AI-Powered Autonomous Freight Transforms Border Logistics Operations
Westwell has showcased innovations in AI-powered autonomous freight technology that are reshaping how goods move across borders, particularly in Southeast Asian logistics corridors. This development r
Victorian Freight Minister to Open MegaTrans 2026 Conference
MegaTrans 2026 represents a significant industry gathering for Australia's freight and logistics sector, with the Victorian freight minister scheduled to open the event. This conference serves as a pl
UK Positioned to Lead Autonomous Freight Revolution
The United Kingdom is emerging as a potential leader in autonomous freight transportation, representing a structural shift in how goods move across supply networks. This development carries significan
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
Fura Acquires FreightWaves: AI Broker Consolidates Market
Fura, an AI-powered freight brokerage platform, has announced its acquisition of FreightWaves, marking a significant consolidation move in the digitalized freight market. This transaction reflects the