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Austin, Texas-based Outpost, a national network of truck terminals, said that in partnership with GreenPoint, a real assets investment firm, announced the investment of additional capital, which now increases the scale of Outpost’s terminal platform to $1 billion.

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Blue Yonder, a provider of AI-driven and end-to-end supply chain management services, recently said it is bringing new updates to its transportation system that combine artificial intelligence, real-time insights, and a connected network of partners. The goal is to help companies cut costs, improve delivery times, and meet sustainability goals while staying resilient in the face of disruption.

Entitled the Always-on Logistics Planner, the company described it as a premium service experience powered by a growing digital workforce of AI agents, adding that it is designed to deliver continuous execution quality across the shipment lifecycle.

In a recent Reuters webinar, industry experts emphasize integration of ESG priorities, harnessing AI responsibly, and navigating regulatory and tariff uncertainty.

San Francisco-based Augment, an AI productivity platform for logistics, announced today it has brought its total capital raised to more than $110 million, with an $85 million Series A funding round, which was led by private equity firm Redpoint Ventures, in addition to participation from 8VC, as well as other logistics and AI investors. Augment said this capital raise comes five months after the company came out of stealth mode.

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently caught up with Doug Waggoner, CEO of Chicago-based 3PL Echo Global Logistics. Waggoner offered up insights on various logistics and supply chain trends and themes, including: freight economic conditions, capacity and rates, M&A, technology, and cross-border logistics, among others.

RAC ’25 one-day, virtual event will take place on September 17.

With keynote presentations, industry awards, and breakout sessions on robotics, AI integration, and supply chain resilience, the event offers actionable insights from leaders at Uber Freight, Dole, Walmart, FedEx Supply Chain, and more.

A new global study from Manhattan Associates reveals that companies are excited about leveraging AI to manage transportation, but many are still not ready. The report, based on a survey of 1,450 senior leaders across manufacturing, retail, wholesale, and food sectors, highlights big challenges—especially around data quality, system integration, and hiring skilled workers.

AI has been a hot topic in logistics, but many companies are now facing the reality behind the hype. From data challenges to fragmented systems, progress has been slower than expected. We spoke with Sean Tinney, SVP and GM of Enterprise Computing Solutions at Unisys, about how logistics teams are rethinking AI and where it's starting to show real impact.

LM Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Tim Hotze, Senior Vice President Operations Planning, Network Steering and Optimization, for Target, at the SMC3 Connections conference in Salt Lake City last month. Hotze provided a detailed overview of key facets of Target's supply chain and logistics operations, including: sourcing, tariffs, AI, and Peak Season, among other topics.

Execs from CH Robinson, GEODIS Americas, Kenco and RXO to also speak as part of 3PL and Logistics track.

C.H. Robinson explained that as it moves more LTL freight than other North American-based 3PLs, the AI agent enables LTL shippers to move over to the new NMFC classification system.

Most supply chains focus on quick AI wins, risking long-term growth and scalability.

Chicago-based industrial real estate firm JLL announced today it is expanding its service portfolio, with the addition of its new Advanced Manufacturing Group. Company officials said that this group is part of its Industries team, and will focus on delivering specialized industry-leading expertise and integrated solutions to developers, occupiers and investors involved in the manufacturing of complex, customized products.