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(13 articles)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
167 Logistics Firms Hit Inc. 5000: Freight-Tech Dominates Growth
The 2026 Inc. 5000 list highlights a fundamental shift in logistics industry momentum, with 167 transportation and logistics companies claiming spots on America's fastest-growing private business rank
AI Dispatch Systems Transform Freight Operations Globally
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping how freight dispatching operates across global supply chains. AI dispatch systems represent a structural shift in transportation management, moving b
Autonomous Tugs and Trucks Transform US Transport Network
The US transportation sector is undergoing a fundamental technological shift as autonomous tugs and trucks increasingly replace traditional driver-operated vehicles. This development represents a stru
AAR Launches Freight Rail Research Consortium with Top Universities
The Association of American Railroads has established a strategic Freight Rail Research Consortium partnering with four leading academic institutions—MIT, UC Berkeley, Rutgers University, and Universi
Amazon Expands Branded Delivery Fleet Using Proven Fulfillment Model
Amazon is expanding its proprietary delivery operations by deploying dedicated, branded trucks through a fulfillment model it has refined over years of operational excellence. This strategic move repr
India's Vande Bharat Freight Train Reaches 145 km/h in Speed Trials
India's inaugural Vande Bharat Freight Train has successfully achieved speeds of 145 km/h during initial trials conducted by the Railway Design Standards Organization (RDSO) in Kota, marking a signifi
Softlink Global Launches Sports-Inspired Freight Leadership Playbook
Softlink Global has introduced a football-inspired playbook designed to help freight leaders improve operational strategy and team coordination. This strategic initiative frames logistics management t
US Tests Nuclear Power for Ships at Long Beach Port
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration has announced the first formal agreement to test small modular reactors (SMRs) at the Port of Long Beach, the nation's busiest container
Maersk Launches $3B Battery Logistics Push in U.S. Market
Maersk is making a strategic entry into the specialized battery logistics market in the United States by launching new ground freight capabilities. This $3 billion market opportunity reflects the acce
J.B. Hunt's 360box: Next-Gen Intermodal Containers Boost Freight Flow
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has introduced 360box, a new intermodal container initiative designed to enhance freight flow efficiency across North American supply chains. This technology-driven a
FreightTech Awards 2027: Nominations Open June 29
FreightWaves has announced that nominations for the eighth annual FreightTech Awards will open on Monday, June 29, 2026, with an application deadline of August 31, 2026. The program recognizes the mos
PepsiCo Expands Autonomous Truck Fleet to Address Staffing Gaps
PepsiCo has signed a multiyear partnership with autonomous vehicle operator Gatik to deploy self-driving trucks across its North American supply chain. This strategic move directly addresses persisten