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Ford, Walmart in Group Developing Last-Mile Robots

Human-like robots that can move across sidewalks and climb stairs are on the way to neighborhoods, and they are looking to track down humans. But this scenario is not from the latest sequel to “The Terminator.” This two-legged, two-armed robot, named Digit, is being produced by the Ford Motor Co. and Agility Robotics of Oregon, and is seeking to deliver goods to consumers.

May 29, 2019

Some Fleets, 3PLs Turn to Near-Shore Staffing to Address Shortage of Office Workers

While the freight transportation industry has struggled for years to recruit and retain truck drivers and maintenance technicians, many companies are facing another labor challenge — a shortage of entry-level office workers.

May 28, 2019

Raising the Bar for Reefer Monitoring

The real-time data and telematics revolution in trucking is helping to drive a new era of innovation and improved performance in the refrigerated trucking market.

May 24, 2019

SAP, Uber Join Forces to Integrate Freight Networks

Enterprise software firm SAP and load-matching app developer Uber Freight have partnered to connect their shipper and carrier networks in an effort to improve supply chain efficiency.

May 24, 2019

In Middle of Trade War, Port of Los Angeles Terminal Gets Ready for Robots

Pier 400 in Los Angeles is North America’s largest shipping terminal. More than 1,700 trucks pass through on average per day, even in the middle of the U.S.-China trade war.

May 22, 2019

$2 Billion Invested in Trucking Tech Firms So Far in 2019

Trucking technology firms are raking in cash as investors look to get in on a hot industry and capitalize on a U.S. economy that remains strong.

May 21, 2019

Approval of Amazon Air Cargo Complex in Lakeland, Fla., Gets Mixed Reception

City commissioners are excited to sign a deal with Amazon to build an air cargo facility at Lakeland’s airport. Residents were less enthusiastic.

May 21, 2019

Amazon Jumps Into Freight Brokerage

Amazon.com has jumped into the market of the third-party logistics broker, roiling the waters and raising concern that the Seattle-based e-commerce giant could disrupt the freight industry forever and indelibly.

May 16, 2019

Amazon Launches Click-and-Collect Counters With U.K.’s Next

Amazon is launching a delivery option that will let customers retrieve parcels from staffed counters at U.K. and Italian retailers, aiming to take advantage of the popularity of click-and-collect services across Europe.

May 14, 2019