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(16 articles)Driverless Freight Service Coming to U.S. Interstate Routes
A driverless freight service is being planned for deployment on public interstate routes in the United States, marking a significant step toward commercializing autonomous trucking at scale. This deve
Aurora Plans 30,000 Driverless Trucks by 2030
Aurora Innovation announced an ambitious plan to deploy more than 30,000 driverless trucks by 2030 during its Analyst and Investor Day in Dallas, projecting $5 billion in revenue and approximately 60%
Egypt's Overland Freight Sector Embraces Digital Transformation
Egypt's overland freight sector is at an inflection point, with emerging signs that digital adoption is accelerating across regional transport networks. This shift represents a meaningful modernizatio
Google Partners to Deploy 25 Electric Trucks in Texas
Google has committed to supporting the deployment of 25 electric trucks in Texas through a coalition partnership with Nevoya, signaling a major corporate push toward sustainable logistics infrastructu
Autonomous Freight Technology Enters New Phase with VAS Innovation
VAS has announced significant progress in end-to-end autonomous freight capabilities, signaling an inflection point in the adoption of autonomous vehicle technology for freight transportation. This de
Motive Secures $1.3B for AI Fleet Management Expansion
Motive, a San Francisco-based fleet management and AI platform provider, has secured $1.3 billion in growth financing from General Catalyst, while simultaneously withdrawing its previously filed S-1 r
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 Univers
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