During the pandemic, the volatility-driven demand for real time shipping data as well as the ability to book online – especially for air cargo – accelerated both the development and adoption of tech that addressed these pain points.
The current uncertainty surrounding the trade war is likewise spurring demand for visibility and speed – this time around tariff exposure and customs processes. And just as much of the momentum from the pandemic carried over into sustained tech adoption and continued growth, the same may be the case this time as well.
Alongside examples of these trends, what follows are some recent developments in logtech, including AI for logistics – and the merging of AI and robotics – growing demand for data standards, new visibility solutions and more.
Digital Container Shipping Association unveils latest upgrades (Splash247)
Gartner surveys AI advances in supply chains (The Loadstar)
Trade groups renew push for ocean carrier movement on digitization (JOC)
Smart Container Alliance launches (Splash247)
Next phase of digital forwarding on collision course with AI revolution (JOC)
8VC raises $998M in new funding with a focus on reshaping logistics (FreightWaves)
Lack of ocean carrier API progress belies market adaptation to other visibility options (JOC)
American Airlines selects Unilode for ULD tracking and monitoring (Air Cargo News)
Logistics Startups Helping Companies Navigate Tariffs (WSJ)
Marcura buys Shipster for document automation (Splash247)
Humanoid Robots Finally Get Real Jobs, Powered With AI Brains (WSJ)
Technology providers take aim at automating core US customs tasks (JOC)
Robotics startup Figure AI in talks for new funding (Reuters)
Shippers investing in data warehousing capability to increase software options (JOC)
