Maersk Says Systems Back in Action After Cyberattack
Maersk Line, one of the world’s largest container shipping companies, said June 28 its cargo booking system was back up and running after a global cyberattack crippled its IT networks a day earlier
June 29, 2017FedEx’s TNT Unit ‘Significantly’ Affected by Cyberattack
FedEx Corp. said the worldwide operations and communications systems of its TNT Express unit in Europe have been “significantly” affected by a cyberattack, causing delays in deliveries.
June 29, 2017Amazon to Become Major Produce Shipper With Purchase of Whole Foods
With its pending purchase of the Whole Foods grocery chain, Amazon.com will become a major shipper for fresh produce, a transport market that has always been difficult and is now getting even more challenging.
June 28, 2017XPO Plans 'Testing Ground' for the Future of Logistics
XPO Logistics is designing a testing center for the next generation of supply chain management, which would automate warehousing, CEO Brad Jacobs told Transport Topics in a one-on-one interview.
June 27, 2017These Truckers Work Alongside the Coders Trying to Reconfigure Their Jobs
Just before Stefan Seltz-Axmacher offers a job to an engineer at Starsky Robotics Inc., a driverless trucking startup in San Francisco, he gives them “the talk.”
June 26, 2017Wabco Extends Contract With Daimler Trucks for Heavy-Duty AMTs
Wabco Holdings Inc. has extended its long-term supply agreement with the company for new heavy-duty automated manual transmission control technology to support the truck maker’s series production mainly in Europe, North America, Japan and South America.
June 26, 2017National Truck Protection Extends Coverage on Certain Reefer Units
National Truck Protection Inc. launched extended coverage for self-powered refrigeration units on medium-duty trucks.
June 26, 2017Regulators Scramble to Stay Ahead of Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars are only starting to navigate the nation’s streets, but regulators are scrambling to catch up.
June 26, 2017Amazon Robots Poised to Revamp How Whole Foods Runs Warehouses
When Amazon.com’s $13.7 billion bid to buy Whole Foods was announced, John Mackey, the grocer’s CEO, addressed employees, gushing about Amazon’s technological innovation.
June 26, 2017Amazon Vision of Deliveries by Drone Gets Boost in FAA Measure
Amazon.com’s bid to deliver goods via drone directly to a consumer’s doorstep would get a boost under aviation legislation proposed June 22.
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