TECHNOLOGY IN LOGISTICS

Jun 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Railroad Tech: How Union Pacific is Boosting Efficiency

Union Pacific is making big moves with technology. They are focusing on safety, service, and making operations better. This is all part of their plan to give customers real-time information, which is now expected by everyone. The company is using something called APIs. These APIs let different software systems talk to each other and share data. This means customers c...

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Is This the Key to SMB Shipping Efficiency? Portex Takes on the Freight Management Challenge

Portex, a new freight management platform, has snagged $6.25 million in seed funding to help small and midsize businesses (SMBs) navigate the complex world of shipping. Founded by Brittany Ennix, a former Flexport associate, Portex aims to simplify the process by integrating with existing workflows instead of demanding a complete overhaul. Many SMBs work with multi...

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