FreightTech

SONAR inks data partnership with Transfix

Chattanooga, Tennessee-based supply chain intelligence platform SONAR announced a data partnership with Transfix, a New York City-based technology and data solutions provider for the logistics industry.

SONAR’s extensive datasets on the truckload market, including rates, volumes and capacity information, will be used as inputs for Transfix’s Data Solutions suite, a machine learning and AI-enabled platform for brokers that allows them to quickly respond to RFPs with confidence, and win freight at...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/sonar-inks-data-partnership-with-transfix

What are the most innovative, impactful tech solutions in freight?

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By Bart De Muynck

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.

The logistics and freight industry is in constant motion, driven by evolving customer expectations, global trade dynamics and technological advancements. In this environment, technology has become not just a competitive advantage, but a necessity for survival. The recently revealed FreightWaves FreightTech 25 list highlights the trends shaping the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/what-are-the-most-innovative-impactful-tech-solutions-in-freight

GenLogs helping brokers generate leads and fight crime

Transportation asset intelligence platform GenLogs has been using its network of roadside cameras and sensors to help brokers and carriers identify potential backhaul leads. But now it’s using the same technology to help local law enforcement agencies recover stolen assets.

Founded last year, GenLogs began aggregating data on tractor and trailer movements. It identifies which carriers have the greatest activity on major trucking lanes across the country. Brokers can interface with the platform...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/genlogs-helping-brokers-generate-leads-and-fight-crime

2025 FreightTech 25 sees a shakeup as new companies surge in the rankings

FreightWaves unveiled the winners of its 2025 FreightTech 25 awards on Thursday, the final day of the F3: Future of Freight Festival. This was the seventh year the FreightTech 25 list has been announced, and, true to form, it was full of surprises. 

The FreightTech 25 honors the most innovative companies in transportation and logistics over the past calendar year and is open to transportation providers as well as technology companies. 

Earlier this year, FreightWaves opened nominations for the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/2025-freighttech-25-sees-a-shakeup-as-new-companies-surge-in-the-rankings

ITS Logistics leader urges industry to make people-focused investments in 2025

Josh Allen, chief commercial officer at ITS Logistics, on Thursday said logistics firms should refocus their investments in 2025 to develop the companies and their workforce.

Allen said he was drawn to ITS Logistics because of its people and culture, which are the foundation of the company. The 3PL works to empower its employees and grow their careers through technological development, which Allen said is a worthwhile investment and moves away from a transactional approach.

“I am absolutely...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/its-logistics-leader-urges-industry-to-make-people-focused-investments-in-2025

Rapid-fire FreightTech demos keep on truckin’ on Day 2 at F3

FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival continued into its second day with more rapid-fire FreightTech demos on Wednesday.

This session of demos included eight companies vying to get eyes on their latest and greatest tech products for supply chain businesses. On Tuesday, 15 other companies had participated in F3’s rapid-fire demos.

Both days’ demos took place in front of a live audience, where each company’s representatives had seven minutes to show off their cutting-edge technologies before...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/rapid-fire-freighttech-demos-keep-on-truckin-on-day-2-at-f3

Venture 53 partner talks winning early stage strategies

Industry experience, an ability to market a product and a total addressable market are the main requirements for a successful FreightTech launch, John Larkin, senior partner at Venture 53, said Wednesday at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival.

Larkin said an early stage company’s ability to scale quickly is key to success, and that is usually only realistic if the potential market is large enough. He said it’s also preferable that a new company is working on a problem that no one else...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/venture-53-partner-talks-winning-early-stage-strategies

Innovators showcase FreightTech in Day 1 rapid-fire demos at F3

The first day of FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival saw speedy demos from industry innovators sporting all kinds of FreightTech.

Fifteen companies participated in F3’s rapid-fire demos on Tuesday, which were held in two blocks. In front of a live audience, company representatives had seven minutes each to show off their cutting-edge technologies before the buzzer sounded.

Nearly every company participating highlighted AI and its various applications to their logistics operational...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/innovators-showcase-freighttech-in-day-1-rapid-fire-demos-at-f3

FreightTech leader describes the future of AI and cybersecurity

In the logistics industry, partnerships play a pivotal role in advancing technology solutions and maximizing efficiency. By pooling expertise and resources, logistics companies can overcome barriers like the high costs of technology adoption and the demand for greater data accuracy and real-time updates, which are vital for complex logistics operations.

In addition, collaboration between technology providers accelerates solutions for predictive analytics, route optimization and fleet management,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freighttech-leader-describes-the-future-of-ai-and-cybersecurity

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