El martes, Contoro Robotics hizo un anuncio emocionante: han conseguido reunir $12 millones en una ronda de financiamiento Serie A. Este capital se destinará a potenciar sus innovadores robots diseñados para la descarga de remolques y contenedores, todos impulsados por inteligencia artificial. De acuerdo con un comunicado que la empresa envió a FreightWaves, estos robots […]
Esta entrada Contoro Robotics asegura $12 millones para revolucionar la automatización en la descarga de remolques...
Trans-Pacific ocean container rates have eased post-Lunar New Year, despite volumes estimated to be significantly stronger than a year ago.
The latest Freightos Baltic Index pegs rates to the West Coast of around $2,200 per forty-foot equivalent unit and to the East Coast of approximately $3,300 per FEU, more than 20% below 2024 lows.
This trend is likely due to increased competition and less effective capacity management from new carrier alliance rollouts, as well as continued fleet growth,...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-tariff-fears-plague-ocean-container-rates
PHOENIX – The crowded FreightTech field faces a continuous problem: How does a company make its products stand out when so much of their functionality overlaps with competitors’ offerings?
Most of what various FreightTech products offer in particular applications is identical, except for that last slice of functionality with which one company tries to set itself apart. And that’s where the fiercest battles take place.
That reality of the market has led the Truckload Carriers Association at its...
Comments regarding proposed punitive U.S. port fees on Chinese-operated and -manufactured cargo ships continue to roll into the Office of the United States Trade Representative, which is holding hearings on the matter this week in Washington.
The fees, which can run as high as $1.5 million per ship per call, are designed to help underwrite a revival of the U.S. shipbuilding industry and fight China’s unfair trade practices.
China in 2024 for the first time assumed the top position among...
The American automotive industry finds itself at a critical juncture in 2025, with conflicting signals about its future trajectory. On one hand, recent announcements of major investments and the looming threat of tariffs point to potential growth. On the other, the industry continues to grapple with ongoing challenges that have led to job losses and production cuts in recent years. As automakers and policymakers navigate this complex landscape, the question remains: Is the U.S. auto sector...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/automotive-resurgence-hyundais-21b-bet-on-the-us
Contoro Robotics announced Tuesday it has raised $12 million in a Series A funding round to scale its AI-powered trailer- and container-unloading robots.
According to a news release emailed to FreightWaves from the Austin, Texas-based automation technology company, Contoro’s robots use customer-specific AI models to ensure 99% success rates in unloading operations.
“Unloading trailers is one of the most physically demanding jobs in the warehouse, yet it remains largely manual,” said Mok Yun, CEO...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/contoro-robotics-raises-12m-to-scale-ai-powered-trailer-unloading
Independent truckers and small carriers often are at a disadvantage among their competitors, juggling everyday tasks including dispatching loads, negotiating rates and handling administrative tasks while also keeping the wheels moving. Recognizing this challenge, Tapan Chaudhari, founder and CEO of Hey Bubba, on Tuesday introduced Bubba AI, an AI-powered dispatcher tailored to the needs of independent truckers and small fleets.
With years of experience in the trucking technology space, including...
Uber Freight’s latest innovation, released Tuesday, directly addresses the challenges behind truck utilization through advanced tour planning. The new offering expands Uber Freight’s Powerloop drop-and-hook program, providing carriers with access to reliable freight and greater control over their operations with dedicated tours.
Carriers, especially owner-operators, face the persistent challenge of securing consistent or dedicated loads. Fluctuations in load availability and unpredictable rates...
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has nominated Derek Barrs of Florida to be administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, according to Senate documents published on Tuesday.
Barrs, who was appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in October to the School Board of Flagler County, is a member of the American Trucking Associations’ Law Enforcement Advisory Board, as well as a member of the Florida Trucking Association,...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-nominates-trucking-official-to-head-fmcsa
Descartes Systems Group (NASDAQ: DSGX) has announced its acquisition of 3GTMS, a leading provider of cloud-based transportation management solutions. The deal, valued at approximately $115 million, marks a significant expansion of Descartes’ capabilities in the North American logistics market.
Waterloo, Ontario-based Descartes has long been a major player in logistics and supply chain technology, offering a suite of solutions that help companies optimize and digitize their operations. This...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/descartes-systems-acquires-3gtms-for-115m