General Motors announced today a new business, BrightDrop, which will offer an ecosystem of electric first-to-last-mile products, software and services to empower delivery and logistics companies to move goods more efficiently. These BrightDrop solutions are designed to help businesses lower costs, maximize productivity, improve employee safety and freight security, and… Read more »
Snarto is the first European MaaS software for small enterprises to order logistics within seconds
Many people are bothered by the fact that they can’t arrange shipments instantly without dealing with a chain of freight forwarders. Is there any solution that can help? Snarto believe they have developed the solution. Snarto.com is claiming to be the first European MaaS software for small enterprises to order just… Read more »
Introducing Virgin Hyperloop One
Hyperloop One, the only company in the world that has built a full-scale Hyperloop system, has announced that the Virgin Group has invested in the company to form a global strategic partnership. With this partnership, Richard Branson joined the board of directors and Hyperloop One will rebrand itself as Virgin Hyperloop… Read more »
Fleetmatics Electronic Logging Device solution registers with the FMCSA
After a comprehensive development and evaluation process, Fleetmatics, a Verizon Company, has registered its Fleetmatics REVEAL LogBook Electronic Logging Device (ELD) for Android solution with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Commercial drivers who are currently required to maintain records of duty status (RODS) will be required to use… Read more »
Can Blockchain reduce supply chain complexity and costs?
Blockchain—the technology behind the digital asset and payment system Bitcoin – is being mooted as the next big thing for supply chains. But how can this fledgling technology be used to benefit logistics and the greater supply chain? The answer lies in its potential to speed up administrative processes and… Read more »
Rubicon Partners with Priority Integrated Solutions to Provide Payment Services
Rubicon Global, the worldwide leader in sustainable, cloud-based waste and recycling solutions, has announced a partnership with Priority Integrated Solutions (Priority I.S.) to provide customers and haulers with the benefits of world-class customer management, mobile payments and tools for online invoicing at low, guaranteed rates and no long-term contract. Through… Read more »
NAVTOR signals ambitions in America with US office
E-navigation specialist NAVTOR has set its sights on the US shipping market with a new office opening in Seattle. The Norwegian business, which has built a global network of facilities since forming in 2011, has, until now, serviced the territory from its Egersund headquarters. However, growing demand Stateside for the… Read more »
Multi-award winning telematics innovator The Floow opens first US office
UK based telematics innovator, The Floow, has announced it is to open an office in Detroit this month as it brings its industry leading approach to capturing and analysing mobility data to North America, the largest insurance market in the world. The investment not only reflects an understanding of the… Read more »
Uber Freight – Leveling the Playing Field for America’s Truck Drivers
Uber started with the simple idea of pressing a button and getting a ride. Six years and more than two billion trips later, they’ve grown into the largest global ridesharing network and branched into new businesses like UberEATS and Uber for Business. Now, Uber is bringing that magic to one of the most… Read more »
Mack Trucks Telogis Offer Free Trial of Fleet Management Services
Mack Trucks and Telogis, a Verizon Company, are offering a free 30-day trial of Mack® Fleet Management Services with Telogis Fleet, to help improve operational performance, reduce costs and increase safety for Mack customers. Telogis Fleet for Mack is a comprehensive fleet management and telematics software solution that can be activated… Read more »
