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Daimler delivers ‘autonomous-ready’ trucks to Torc Robotics

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Daimler Truck North America has delivered a new fleet of autonomous-ready trucks to its subsidiary Torc Robotics, marking a significant milestone in their push toward commercializing driverless freight transport.

The vehicles, built on the newly launched fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia platform, are now being integrated into Torc’s testing program along one of America’s busiest freight corridors between Laredo and Dallas.

The new trucks represent Daimler’s most advanced Class 8 platform yet, featuring built-in redundancy across critical safety systems such as braking and steering – essential for achieving SAE Level 4 autonomous operation. [Read more…] about Daimler delivers ‘autonomous-ready’ trucks to Torc Robotics

The Comprehensive Guide to Shipping Dangerous Goods

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Shipping dangerous goods can provide higher income, still, this sector of the trucking industry is challenging and a highly regulated process.

It requires strict adherence to safety protocols to ensure the well-being of drivers, property, and other traffic participants.

Whether you’re involved in transporting hazardous chemicals, explosives, or radioactive materials, you must know how to ship dangerous goods safely. It means you need to navigate a complex landscape of classifications, regulations, and safety measures. [Read more…] about The Comprehensive Guide to Shipping Dangerous Goods

Oman’s Asyad acquires Skybridge to strengthen logistics presence

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Asyad Group, Oman’s end-to-end global logistics provider, has acquired Skybridge Freight Solutions (SFS), a global freight forwarding company.

The landmark acquisition is the group’s first international acquisition in core logistics activities and marks a strategic move to significantly expand Asyad’s footprint through active operations in key trade hubs and the major economies of China, India, the USA and the GCC, supported by unhindered access to SFS’ well-established, dynamic network that covers over 90 geographies across six continents.

Now acquired by Asyad Group, SFS is a premier freight solutions provider offering freight forwarding services across air, sea and land in addition to warehousing and distribution.

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Einride opens North America’s ‘largest’ operational charging site for electric freight trucks

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Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, announced today the opening of its first US Einride Smartcharger Station in Lynwood, California in Los Angeles County.

With 65 chargers and capacity to charge up to 200 vehicles a day, the site is the largest operational charging site for electric heavy duty freight in North America and represents a landmark step for charging infrastructure in the US.

The site was built in collaboration with Voltera, a developer and owner of charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicle fleets. [Read more…] about Einride opens North America’s ‘largest’ operational charging site for electric freight trucks

Top 3 Benefits of Outsourcing Logistics

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Looking to free up time and resources to focus on other areas of growth for your business? It’s only natural – and outsourcing logistics is a good place to start. So, what can you expect? Cost savings, along with improved efficiency, scalability, and flexibility, to name a few.

Besides helping you direct efforts toward essential business practices, access to logistics expertise also reduces risks in the supply chain – and ultimately leads to increased customer satisfaction. After all, who doesn’t want their order fulfilled timely and accurately?

Let’s take a more in-depth look at the top three benefits of outsourcing logistics and see the what, the why, and the how converging in great solutions for your business. [Read more…] about Top 3 Benefits of Outsourcing Logistics

Einride goes live in Norway to lead electric deployment of freight mobility

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Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, has launched its solutions in Norway, the country with the highest number of electric vehicles per person.

The announcement comes at a time when Norway has enacted new sustainability targets that are more ambitious than those laid out by the European Commission, striving for all new heavy vehicles in Norway to be zero-emission by 2040.

Despite being at the forefront of the electric revolution, with the world’s highest per capita number of EVs, heavy-duty vehicles in Norway still contribute to nearly 9 per cent of the country’s CO2 emissions, equivalent to 4.4 million tonnes of CO2. [Read more…] about Einride goes live in Norway to lead electric deployment of freight mobility

Einride and UAE to introduce Middle East’s largest autonomous and electric fleet

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Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, is launching a collaboration with the UAE Government to “fast track the region to sustainable shipping”.

The signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will look to deploy Einride’s ecosystem, including electric and autonomous vehicles, charging infrastructure and transforming technology that unlocks digital, electric and autonomous solutions at scale throughout the Falcon Rise grid.

Robert Falck, CEO and founder of Einride, says: “This collaboration gets to the core of what Einride provides – the transformation to effective and sustainable shipping that is fully electric. [Read more…] about Einride and UAE to introduce Middle East’s largest autonomous and electric fleet

The Role of Technology in the Evolution of Partial Truckload Shipping

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Partial truckload shipping continues to evolve with technology, and it’s become much more popular over the last few years. This freight movement method allows shippers to combine their PTL freight with other shipments to fill a truckload.

Both dry van and reefer trucks containing meat, dairy, and produce can benefit most from shipping multiple loads together. Partial truckload shipping is a great option because it is a much more cost-effective and efficient way to ship a wide range of items nationwide.

Technology only continues to evolve and play a key role in the trucking industry. Automated load matching systems, real-time tracking, and predictive analytics are just a few examples of how shipping continues to change. [Read more…] about The Role of Technology in the Evolution of Partial Truckload Shipping

Autonomous truck startup Einride raises $500 million in new funding

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Autonomous electric truck startup Einride has secured $500 million in financing, including both a Series C equity raise and a debt facility.

The debt financing, which is the largest asset-backed facility to date for heavy-duty electric vehicles, will provide transformative funding for Einride’s fleet of electric vehicles across the world.

The Series C provides a next step in the funding of new developments and deployments across Einride’s autonomous and digital offerings, as well as expanding Einride’s offerings to new markets and clients. [Read more…] about Autonomous truck startup Einride raises $500 million in new funding

Autonomous trucking company Einride launches in Benelux with brewing giant AB InBev

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Einride, the freight mobility technology company that provides digital, electric, and autonomous shipping, has launched in Benelux in partnership with one of the world’s leading brewers, AB InBev.

With Einride’s fully electric fleet of connected, heavy duty trucks the partnership is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 500 tonnes annually.

Robert Falck, CEO and founder of Einride, says: “Benelux is the beating heart of Europe and the place to drive change across the European Union. [Read more…] about Autonomous trucking company Einride launches in Benelux with brewing giant AB InBev