Logistics stories - Page 1

Physis Capital has raised over INR ₹200 crore to invest in tech startups, targeting 15-20 firms and finalising its fund close in six to nine months.

UK firms relying on outdated legacy systems risk security breaches, inefficiencies, and missed growth, warns Essenkay amid rising cyber threats and economic pressures.

Lantronix and Aerora have teamed up to advance AI-powered drone systems, combining Edge AI tech to enhance navigation, imaging and real-time decision-making.

Most UK retailers see outdated warehouse tech as a barrier to growth, with 88% backing automation to boost efficiency and meet fluctuating customer demand.

Adairs reports AUD $5 million annual savings after bringing its supply chain in-house with Manhattan SCALE, boosting efficiency and customer fulfilment.

Genetec has partnered with Sektor to distribute its physical security solutions across New Zealand, including opening a new technology centre in Auckland.

Pascal Zammit, ex-Michelin SVP, joins FourKites' Strategic Advisory Council to boost AI-driven supply chain innovation and global market growth.

Peacock Bros. and Honeywell celebrate 12 years transforming supply chain tech in Australia and New Zealand with innovative automation solutions.

Wiise partners with Tasklet Factory to integrate warehouse management into its ERP platform, enhancing operations for SMEs in Australia and New Zealand.

Amazon Business has launched in Australia, offering SMBs business-only pricing and discounts to help reduce rising operating costs amid tough economic conditions.

A survey reveals 65% of US freight experts expect driverless trucks to be common by 2050, with early use on long-haul highways and low traffic times.

The UK government awards Altana a GBP £8m contract to deliver an AI-driven supply chain platform, enhancing policy and security across multiple departments.

Australian supplier R&S Grating has boosted efficiency with Wiise cloud ERP, cutting stock outages and admin time by over 60%, while improving forecasting accuracy.

CIOs resist SAP’s S/4HANA upgrade deadline, citing high costs and risks, while exploring third-party support and innovation beyond the vendor’s roadmap.

A survey reveals transport firms face rising cyber risks and cost pressures amid surging AI adoption, with 81% citing cybersecurity as their top networking challenge.

Blue Yonder has won Snowflake’s 2025 Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year award for its AI-driven supply chain innovations.

A cyberattack on United Natural Foods, a key supplier for Whole Foods, risks widespread disruption to North America’s food supply chains and grocery availability.

Ofload warns Australia’s freight sector faces major disruption after refrigerated transport firm Don Watson Transport collapses, threatening supply chain stability.

M2M One has launched a satellite IoT service in Australia and New Zealand, offering bundled data and hardware for remote industry connectivity needs.

Tata Communications integrates the TGN-IA2 submarine cable, boosting high-capacity, low-latency data links across Asia for enterprises and hyperscalers.