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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.

Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Einride Adds Investors, Eyes US Market

Einride, the Swedish provider of an autonomous, all-electric transport vehicle, announced $25 million in Series A funding to assist in expanding to the United States, among other goals.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 21, 2019
Government, Business, Technology

Trump Says China Signals Trade Talks on Target for November Deal

President Donald Trump said China has indicated that negotiations over an initial trade deal are advancing, raising expectations the nations’ leaders could sign an agreement at a meeting next month in Chile.

October 21, 2019
Government, Business, Technology

Infrastructure Advocacy Caucus Gives Voice to the Future

With the launch of the Future of Transportation Caucus, some members of Congress hope to shift the focus of transportation debates from funding to policy. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 21, 2019
Business, Technology, Autonomous

FedEx Completes First Commercial Drone Delivery

FedEx officials said the company’s test drone program completed the first U.S. residential delivery of commercial goods, a scheduled trip to a home in Christiansburg, Va., on Oct. 18.

October 21, 2019
Business, Technology

Global Container Terminals Joins TradeLens Blockchain Platform

Global Container Terminals Inc., a North American container terminal operator, has joined the TradeLens supply chain platform, which uses blockchain technology, according to an Oct. 17 news release.

October 21, 2019
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 50

GlobalTranz Acquires Global Freight Solutions

Logistics company GlobalTranz Enterprises Inc. announced the acquisition of Chicago-based Global Freight Solutions, a freight brokerage and logistics company.

October 18, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous, Top 100

Dependable Supply Chain Services Adds Two Orange EV Tractors to Increase Sustainability

ONTARIO, Calif. — Dependable Supply Chain Services has deployed two electric terminal trucks from Orange EV at its facility here.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
October 18, 2019
Government, Business, Technology

China’s Economic Slowdown Deepens, Weighing on Global Growth

BEIJING — China’s economic growth sank to a new multidecade low in the latest quarter as a trade war with the U.S. deepened a slump that is weighing on the global economy.

Joe McDonald | Associated Press
October 18, 2019
Business, Technology

Transfix Launches Two Load Options for Carriers

Digital freight-broker Transfix announced two updates to its platform: My Lanes, a product that recommends freight based on carrier preferences; and Reserved Loads, which it referred to as the industry’s first exclusive-access freight program for “exceptional” carriers.

October 18, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Volvo Reports Modest Gains in Q3 Net Income, Revenue

Volvo Group reported a marginal increase in net income and a modest bump in revenue in the third quarter, citing slowing markets for trucks, construction equipment, and marine and industrial engines.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 18, 2019