Throughout the pandemic-influenced years of 2020 through 2022, third-party logistics providers and freight brokers assuaged shippers by simply locating a truck for their freight.
September 25, 2023Transportation Technology News
Commercial freight transportation businesses rely on data, intelligence, and novel solutions for operational efficiency. Transport Topics technology coverage investigates available technologies, real-world applications of business solutions, and the strategies necessary for advancement. News topics focus on the latest applied science, and issues range from autonomous vehicle and robotics innovations to management software, tracking and transparency, data analytics, blockchain, and the internet of things.
Freight Brokers Adjust as Market Power Swings to Shippers
Run on Less Event Sees Big Improvements, Pleasant Surprises
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s latest Run on Less program is largely producing pleasant surprises so far, including Tesla Semi performance.
September 22, 2023FTC Poised to Sue Amazon for Antitrust Violations
The Federal Trade Commission is expected to sue Amazon for antitrust violations next week, according to people familiar with the matter — the agency’s fourth swipe at the retail giant in 2023.
September 22, 2023Volvo Energy Developing Second-Life Plans for Truck Batteries
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Executives from Volvo Energy said they are developing long-term life cycle plans for batteries used in their electric trucks, with an emphasis on energy storage.
September 22, 2023Hapag-Lloyd to Install Satellite Internet on Containerships
Hapag-Lloyd AG, the biggest container shipping line based in Germany, said Sept. 21 it will install SpaceX’s Starlink internet service aboard the ships it owns and manages.
September 21, 2023Kentucky Cargo Theft Spike Echoes National Issues
Kentucky law enforcement is warning of a spike in strategic cargo thefts in a trend that reflects a growing national problem.
September 21, 2023Uber Freight, Waabi Team Up on AI-Powered Autonomous Trucks
Logistics specialist Uber Freight is teaming up with Waabi Innovation Inc. in an artificial intelligence-powered autonomous truck partnership, the companies said Sept. 21.
September 21, 2023Amazon Scraps Planned Merchant Fee
Amazon.com Inc. is scrapping a planned fee on merchants that don’t use its shipping services, according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg.
September 20, 2023Hyundai, Georgia Tech to Research Hydrogen Power for Trucks
Hyundai Motor Group signed an agreement with Georgia Tech on Sept. 19 to collaborate on research and development of hydrogen-fueled engines for large trucks and electric vehicle batteries.
September 20, 2023Doug Nickles Crowned TMCSuperTech Grand Champion
CLEVELAND — Doug Nickles from FedEx Freight earned his first TMCSuperTech grand champion honor at ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council’s National Technicians Skills Competition.
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