Fireside Chat: Sami Khan talks misconceptions about electric vehicles

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit on Wednesday. FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Misconceptions about EVs DETAILS: Sami Khan, co-founder and CEO of all-electric trucking company Nevoya, shares insights with FreightWaves Deputy Editor Brielle Jaekel to dispel myths around electric vehicles. KEY QUOTES FROM SAMI KHAN: “The problem is people, understandably, they look…

Fireside Chat: Election results will not change zero-emission project funding

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit on Wednesday. FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: The effect of Biden’s climate policy on transportation projects. DETAILS: EpicWorks Advisors’ Andrew Wishnia discusses how billions of dollars in government spending is helping freight- and pedestrian-centric transportation projects work together to reduce emissions. KEY QUOTES FROM ANDREW WISHNIA: “When…

Cost parity with diesel is a must for semi truck electrification to get in gear | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On episode of 759 WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Net Zero Carbon Summit.  At the event we’ll catch a preview of our new documentary “Rebuilding the Gateway to America.” In this segment we’ll look at the need for cost parity with diesel in order for electric semis to get…

Descartes tackles fraud in latest acquisition

Supply chain software provider Descartes announced Wednesday it has acquired Assure Assist, which does business as MyCarrierPortal (MCP). The company provides technology allowing brokers to accurately identify and authenticate carriers. Descartes paid $24 million upfront and has committed to pay another $6 million in earnout based on the combined entity achieving certain revenue targets over…

White Paper: How to slash load planning time by 83% with logistics optimization

In freight, time is money. Every minute counts, and every inch of space matters.  That’s why leading logistics organizations, such as MAB Kargo, are turning to solutions like Unisys Logistics Optimization to gain a competitive edge and drive operational excellence.     In this client story, you’ll discover how this automated planning and disruption management solution can…