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Shipping tech provider EasyPost partners with last-mile firm Swyft

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If you’re a fan of cycling, Formula One or college football, you may be familiar with EasyPost.

The shipping technology company sponsors teams in each of the former two sports, and it even managed to get its name attached to college football’s Hawaii Bowl. Now, the growing company is looking to make a bigger name for itself in the arena of transportation and logistics.

Lehi, Utah-based EasyPost and last-mile solutions provider Swyft on Wednesday announced a partnership that allows shippers in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shipping-tech-provider-easypost-partners-with-last-mile-firm-swyft

GSCW chat recap: Big year ahead for maritime tech startups

This fireside chat recap is from Day 7 of FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week. Day 7 focuses on global maritime logistics.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Prospects for VC-backed maritime tech startups

DETAILS: There’s more funding available to startups focused on maritime. Some startups are seeking to create operational efficiencies, save costs and reduce ships’ greenhouse gas emissions. Others are seeking to provide more visibility on cargoes and vessels.

SPEAKER: Evan Efstathiou, founder of SkySail...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/gscw-chat-recap-big-year-ahead-for-maritime-tech-startups

Shipping tech startups: ‘Amazing’ valuations, ‘huge surge’ in interest

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This could be a turning-point year for maritime tech startups — particularly those with a green twist. For a reason why, look no further than the January IPO roadshow presentation of ocean carrier ZIM (NYSE: ZIM).

“We are the new ZIM — the digital ZIM!” proclaimed the company’s CEO, Eli Glickman. He likened his company’s transformational aspirations to Airbnb, Amazon and Uber. He peppered his pitch with copious references to artificial intelligence, big data, sustainability, digital...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/ship-tech-startups-amazing-valuations-huge-surge-in-interest

The Green Fuel That Can Revolutionize The Shipping Industry

  • A consortium of companies were recently granted EU funding to install the world’s first ammonia-powered fuel cell on a vessel in 2023.
  • It was found that 43% of current voyages between China and the United States could be made using hydrogen without the need for cargo space or to stop more times to refuel.
  • Toshiba’s test plant produces hydrogen through electrolysis, rather than using fossil fuels – a process used to make just 0.1% of hydrogen. 
  • Ships currently emit 3% of all greenhouse gases,...

https://mfame.guru/the-green-fuel-that-can-revolutionize-the-shipping-industry/

Black box parcel shipping: Understanding the options for seamless integration

E-commerce revenue in the U.S. exceeded $600 billion in 2019, up almost 15% year-over-year. More Americans are opening their laptops instead of heading to the mall, and legacy retailers are facing the pressure to adapt to the times. The coronavirus pandemic continues to amplify that pressure as 2020 drags on. 

While retail e-commerce sales still make up a relatively small fraction of total retail sales in the U.S., that number nearly tripled from just over 4% of total sales in the first quarter...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/black-box-parcel-shipping-understanding-the-options-for-seamless-integration

How last mile has changed in the shadow of coronavirus

When the coronavirus first made its way across the U.S. this spring, consumers rushed to stock up on essentials, emptying store shelves in record time. Panic-buying has since slowed, but now shoppers — many of whom still remain in their homes most of the time — have taken to the internet to purchase everyday essentials and engage in a little pandemic-fueled retail therapy. The combination of these consumer behaviors has resulted in a swift uptick in parcel volumes. 

While some shippers were...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/how-last-mile-has-changed-in-the-shadow-of-coronavirus

TaskRabbit integration, small parcel shipping part of Freightquote by C.H. Robinson enhancements

Freightquote by CH Robinson enhances small parcel shipping

C.H. Robinson (NASDAQ: CHRW) is expanding the offerings available to shippers through its Freightquote by C.H. Robinson tool, giving businesses of all sizes access to more functionality and even help in getting their shipments packaged and transported through an integration with TaskRabbit.

The tech enhancements build upon the self-service options currently available through the online portal that is used by shippers to move everything from single packages to a truckload of freight. The new...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/taskrabbit-integration-small-parcel-shipping-part-of-freightquote-by-ch-robinson-enhancements

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