Logistics in America is one of the fastest-growing private sectors of the economy, generating more than $1.6 trillion of spending (or close to 10% of GDP) in supply chain, transportation, and distribution investments.
Logistics
Amalgam Cements the Future of Blockchain through Its Massive Partnership with The LA Clippers
There has been a lot of speculation about how blockchain and cryptocurrency will infiltrate the masses, and Amalgam may just be the solution. This LA startup just entered into a partnership with the LA Clippers and the Staples Center, so Clippers fans now have the option to buy concession food through Amalgampay, which instantly converts […]
NEXT Trucking Raises Another $97M to Play Matchmaker for the Freight Industry
Technology built for the trucking industry has traditionally been overlooked and the process of freight planning can be time- consuming, slow, prone to human error with details that have traditionally been relayed using handwritten notes. NEXT Trucking has reinvented the way in which shippers and truckers do business, through its technology platform, by managing the details of […]
Shipsi Raises $1.9M to Bring Online Retailers the Power of Instant Delivery
Amazon has set the precedent for shipping methods, and now every consumer expects instant delivery, so how can online retailers meet these new consumer expectations? Shipsi is the frictionless solution that provides an “Instant Delivery” option that integrates into any existing websites checkout page. Shipsi partners with last-mile delivery networks, so consumers can receive their online […]
This LA Startup Just Raised $5M to Solve The Toughest Problem in The Emerging Cannabis Industry
Cannabis has been around for thousands of years, yet the modern supply chain infrastructure for it is severely lacking, so WAYV bridges that gap by introducing the first-ever supply chain logistics platform and integrated marketplace for cannabis. This platform connects licensed brands to licensed retailers and has various management functions such as detailed order tracking and […]
Dray Alliance Raises $1.1M to Digitize The Container Industry
The US container industry is estimated to be ~$10B but it still operates utilizing archaic, outdated methods. LA startup Dray Alliance changes that by digitizing the container industry with its on-demand platform that allows shippers to instantaneously find drivers for freight shipments. Integrated with AI functionalities, Dray Alliance provides full transparency and information so that drivers can […]
Momentum IoT Raises $3.1M to Build The Most Sophisticated GPS for Fleet Management
Named a “Mobile IoT Innovator” by GSMA (the global system for mobile communications), Momentum IoT completely changes the fleet management industry through its cloud-managed telemetrics tracking solutions. This product was created to help small and mid-sized fleet managers, that have anywhere from 10-100 vehicles, locate and manage their trucks, trailers, heavy and light equipment to […]
This LA Startup Just Raised $1M To Bring The Cloud to Customs Clearance For Importers
In 2017, the US imported $2.4T in goods, and an exorbitant amount of time and money was wasted while the import documentation chugged along an inefficient process. Easing the logistical burden for importers and SMB freight forwarders, INLT has launched the first-of-its-kind cloud solution for customs clearance. Approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the […]
This LA Startup Just Raised $5M to Be the Uber of Trucking
In creating a more connected world, Uber has redefined personal transport by building an on demand model that focuses on capacity utilization for the drivers. NEXT Trucking does the same for the trucking industry by monitoring and taking advantage of excess trucking capacity. The company is the mobile-first trucker-centric marketplace that connects carriers and shippers through a matching system. […]