Daimler Trucks will embed Platform Science telematics software

Freightliner Cascadia interior

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is partnering with growth-stage fleet management software startup Platform Science to let customers use third-party telematics and connectivity services directly from their trucks without installing aftermarket hardware.

The agreement between North America’s leading truck maker and La Jolla, California-based Platform Science includes an undisclosed investment by DTNA in the company’s Series B funding round. Founded in 2014, Platform Sciences has raised $30...

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Magnus helps carriers streamline operations, increase visibility

Magnus helps carriers streamline operations, increase visibility (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

The trucking industry is among the U.S. economy’s largest sectors, valued at roughly $800 billion annually. However, fragmentation and the sheer number of small- and mid-tier fleets operating within the market has hindered the adoption of technology within the industry. Many asset-based carriers in the market today still run their processes on outdated systems, struggling with inefficiency and a general lack of visibility into operations. 

Traditionally, trucking businesses have operated on slim...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/magnus-helps-carriers-streamline-operations-increase-visibility

Study Claims Digital Maritime Spend To Shift Towards Startups

Inmarsat landmark study identifies critical role for maritime startups, reports Splash247.

Digital maritime space opportunities

A new 60-page report issued today looking into maritime startups conducted for Inmarsat by UK GovTech venture firm and research house, PUBLIC, shows the fantastic growth opportunities for businesses eyeing the digital maritime space.

The report, entitled Trade 2.0, was authored by Nick Chubb and Leonardo Zangrando.

ShipTech market

Inside is a first-of-its-kind assessment of...

http://mfame.guru/study-claims-digital-maritime-spend-to-shift-towards-startups/

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