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Does the ‘Uberization’ of trucking start with a local, trucker-centric focus? – CCJ – Aaron Huff| @AaronHuffCCJ

By / 2020-09-13

The trucking and logistics industry has been inundated by well-funded startup brokerage firms. Many have developed software that makes freight and capacity available to carriers and shippers on-demand. On-demand freight models seek to remove the role of an intermediary in freight transactions. Some refer to this “de-intermediation” movement as the “Uberization of trucking.” In theory, technology should make it as easy …

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The presence of Uber Freight and other players raises the stakes for truckload brokerage – By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor

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It basically goes without saying that changes are coming in regards to the frenetic pace of technological innovation in the world of truckload brokerage. Last week’s news that Uber has officially become a player in the space, with the introduction of its Uber Freight app, created a ripple effect of sorts. Where was this ripple …

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Amazon eyes entrance to trucking, report says

By / 2020-09-13

According to Business Insider writer Eugene Kim, there’s an “800-pound gorilla” the trucking industry needs to pay attention to: Amazon’s potential interest in entering trucking by way of a freight-matching platform. Unlike other companies attempting to “uberize” trucking, Amazon brings to the table a critical mass of freight, already moving through the company’s distribution centers. …

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The path to visibility: carriers able to share instant tracking, pricing info – Aaron Huff – CCJ

By / 2020-09-13

A few years ago, it seemed unrealistic for shippers, third party logistics providers or brokers to expect total visibility from all carriers in their freight networks. Large and mid-size carriers probably had the technology to provide shipment visibility. Small carriers, however, traditionally have lacked onboard computers and software needed to automate an electronic data interchange (EDI) process and stand on …

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Retailers Revamping Distribution Strategies to Deliver Directly to Shoppers, Merchants Say – Transport topics –

By / 2020-09-13

The world of retail shipping is being turned inside out, led by a high-tech-driven shift in goods transportation. Instead of luring shoppers to stores, stores are looking for ways to deliver merchandise directly to consumers, turning storefronts into showrooms and pickup points for goods ordered through Internet-connected computers, smart phones and other electronic devices. The …

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When freight matching meets big data – Aaron Huff| CCJ – @AaronHuffCCJ

By / 2020-09-13

A useful feature — or curse, depending on how you see it — of shopping from large online retailers like Amazon, Target and eBay is the suggestions they give you for purchases. These appear on their websites while you shop and in advertisements on other websites. Online retailers are using “big data” to predict your …

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