Technology

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.

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.

Kentucky law enforcement is warning of a spike in strategic cargo thefts in a trend that reflects a growing national problem.

Logistics specialist Uber Freight is teaming up with Waabi Innovation Inc. in an artificial intelligence-powered autonomous truck partnership, the companies said Sept. 21.

Amazon.com Inc. is scrapping a planned fee on merchants that don’t use its shipping services, according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg.

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.

CLEVELAND — Doug Nickles from FedEx Freight earned his first TMCSuperTech grand champion honor at ATA's  Technology & Maintenance Council’s National Technicians Skills Competition.

PHOENIX — Transportation companies have a prime opportunity to fine-tune their operations so they are better prepared to capitalize when the market turns, the CEO of McLeod Software said.

Amazon.com Inc. will hire 250,000 employees this holiday shopping season and boost average pay for logistics personnel as it seeks to recruit and retain workers amid a labor shortage.

Eaton is to start selling, distributing, servicing and providing installation support for Michigan-based technology developer Traxen’s iQ-Cruise system.