Technology
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.
Intel Says It Won’t Sell Majority Stake in Mobileye
Mobileye Global shares surged the most in nearly two years after Intel said it isn’t “currently” preparing to unload its majority stake in the maker of autonomous driving technology.
Business, Freight Groups Oppose EV Charging Station Bill
A Senate bill aimed at addressing range anxiety for drivers of electric vehicles is facing pushback from key business stakeholders.
IANA Panel Tackles Downstream Effects of Intermodal Disruptions
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The intermodal market has been climbing out of the freight recession, but very slowly amid continuing disruptions across the globe, according to a panel of experts Sept. 10.
Amazon Launches AI Assistant to Help Online Merchants
Amazon.com Inc. is launching an artificially intelligent assistant designed to help online merchants manage their businesses.
Port of Seattle Won’t Pay Ransomware Demand
WASHINGTON — Hackers are demanding $6 million in bitcoin from the operator of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for documents they stole during a cyberattack last month.
September 19, 2024Treasury Rule Would Expand Tax Credits for EV Chargers
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is moving to clarify how homeowners and businesses can receive lucrative tax credits for installing electric vehicle chargers.
Farm Is First Customer for Electrified Trailer Developer Range
Electrified dry van and refrigerated trailer developer Range Energy’s first publicly announced customer is set to be Petaluma Egg Farm, which serves Northern California grocery stores.
Doug Nickles Repeats as TMCSuperTech Grand Champion
RALEIGH, N.C. — FedEx Freight’s Doug Nickles repeated as TMCSuperTech grand champion at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting on Sept. 17.
All-Electric Cranes Lift Cargo at Port of San Diego
With the recent deployment of two massive, all-electric harbor cranes, the Port of San Diego is about two-thirds of the way from reaching its ambitious zero-emission targets.
Generative AI Driving Freight Brokerage Transformation
Efforts from established and newer enterprises to develop robust digital tools are being shaped by market demands and technological innovations.