Venture 53 invests in Heale Labs’ tokenization technology

Heale Labs announced Thursday it has received a seed investment from the supply chain technology fund Venture 53 as the company continues its work to standardize industry data. Terms of the funding were not disclosed. “Heale solves some of the thorniest issues in supply chain and logistics. With unparalleled data accuracy and real-time connectivity, we’re…

Port of Baltimore’s indefinite closure deals blow to city, state economy 

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday after it was struck by a container ship has disrupted the Port of Baltimore’s container shipping services, which will impact the economy of the city and beyond, analysts said. Six people are missing and presumed dead after the Singapore-flagged MV Dali slammed into the bridge…

Yellow gets favored venue for hearing on $7.8B in pension liability claims

A Delaware bankruptcy court ruled Wednesday that approximately $7.8 billion in pension withdrawal liability claims against bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier Yellow’s estate will remain under its jurisdiction and not be decided by arbitrators as numerous pension funds had sought. The court denied motions from the multiemployer pension plans (MEPPs) to which Yellow (OTC: YELLQ) contributed on…

End-to-end visibility changes the game for shippers, carriers

Companies across the supply chain have been laser-focused on improving their visibility options over the past several years. While most companies understand that visibility paves the way for increased efficiency and better coordination throughout the life cycle of a shipment, many leaders in the space do not yet have a solid understanding of partial versus…

Navigating change in the trucking industry

Change is a constant in the transportation industry. Technological advancements, regulatory developments, environmental considerations and more require trucking businesses to continually adapt to an ever-evolving operational landscape. Staying informed is crucial to navigating change and thriving amid uncertainty. To that end, FreightWaves spoke to Sarah Wicker, VP of sales and marketing for telematics provider EROAD,…