African Logistics Company Lori Announces Expansion
Lori Systems, a logistics startup based in Kenya, Africa, recently announced expansion into Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan.
October 26, 2018UPS, Seattle to Launch eBike Downtown Delivery Program
UPS Inc. and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Oct. 25 the parcel delivery company will begin a pilot project aimed at reducing congestion downtown and addressing air quality concerns. Delivery drivers will use electric pedal-assist cargo bicycles with a customized modular trailer attached to the back of the bike.
October 25, 2018Cargo Visibility Can Improve Your Operations
For decades, the focus of the transportation logistics industry has been the tractor. Recent innovations have enabled telematic solutions to collect data on trailers and containers in near real-time to improve operations. With this information it is possible to focus not just on the tractor or truck, but the potentially million dollars-worth of cargo that is being transported.
October 25, 2018Daimler Reports Lower 3Q Results Despite Gains in North American Truck Sales
Daimler AG reported lower net income and revenue in the third quarter despite gains at its North American truck business. The company — the world’s largest luxury car manufacturer also is the largest truck maker — had forecast the results in recently released guidance.
October 25, 2018Blockchain-Based dexFreight Completes First Truckload Shipment
Decentralized logistics platform dexFreight announced Oct. 24 that it had completed its first shipment — of frozen foods — using a blockchain-based contract system.
October 25, 2018Tesla Profit Blowout Reverses Much of Elon Musk’s Damage to Stock
Tesla Inc. blew away expectations with just the third quarter of positive earnings in its history, bolstering Elon Musk’s bid to make selling electric cars a financially sustainable business.
October 25, 2018Glider Kit Study Drew ‘Inaccurate’ Conclusions, Tennessee Tech Finds
A misconduct investigation completed by Tennessee Technological University concluded that university researchers erred when stating in an industry-funded glider kit study that emissions from the trucks are as clean or cleaner than those from newer trucks.
October 24, 2018Retiring Michigan DOT Chief Kirk Steudle Appointed Econolite Executive
Outgoing Michigan Department of Transportation Director Kirk Steudle has been appointed senior vice president of Econolite, a company that specializes in intelligent transportation systems and traffic management software.
October 24, 2018Alliant to Acquire Hybrid Transit Systems, Expand Freight Transport Service
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Alliant Energy’s transportation subsidiary has announced plans to buy Cedar Rapids-based Hybrid Transit Systems. The acquisition will add a layer of freight transport to Alliant Energy Transportation.
October 23, 2018New Autonomous Trucking Company Ike Aims to Bring ‘Some Patience’ to Field
Ike, the latest company to emerge from stealth in the autonomous trucking world, wants to take a sober approach to developing the technology.
October 23, 2018