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BlueX and Catapult partner on instant quotes Ocean freight quoting and booking software provider BlueX Trade is partnering… BlueX and Catapult partner on instant quotes Journal of Commerce

Technology providers take aim at commercial invoice challenge Demand for commercial invoice (CI) automation tools is picking up due to a need for intermediaries to digitize data in those… Technology providers take aim at commercial invoice challenge Journal of Commerce

DCSA targets longstanding hurdle with electronic BL standard The Digital Container Shipping Association on Tuesday released standards for electronic bills of lading and shipping instructions, making progress on a lack of harmonization… DCSA targets longstanding hurdle with electronic BL standard Journal of Commerce

Startup snares investment to help logistics teams avoid email Workplace collaboration software startup Sedna Systems has announced a $10 million series A funding round, the latest in a string of venture… Startup snares investment to help logistics teams avoid email Journal of Commerce

Startup snares investment to help logistics teams cut reliance on email Workplace collaboration software startup Sedna Systems has announced a $10 million series A funding round, the latest in a string of venture… Startup snares investment to help logistics teams cut reliance on email Journal of Commerce

SeaRoutes gaining traction for ocean freight carbon calculation Marseille-based carbon emissions calculation startup SeaRoutes has inked partnerships with forwarder CEVA Logistics and two logistics software… SeaRoutes gaining traction for ocean freight carbon calculation Journal of Commerce

E-commerce spike spurs investment in warehousing tech On-demand warehousing software provider Flexe has raised $70 million to bolster the head start it’s built in a logistics niche that’s been driven by a nearly 37 percent… E-commerce spike spurs investment in warehousing tech Journal of Commerce

Yang Ming to offer online container quoting via BlueX Yang Ming has become the latest container line to offer… Yang Ming to offer online container quoting via BlueX Journal of Commerce

Freight marketplace integrates rate benchmarking, payment services The online ocean and air freight marketplace Shipz has partnered with three adjacent technology providers to allow its forwarder and shipper users to get direct access to rate benchmarking,… Freight marketplace integrates rate benchmarking, payment services Journal of Commerce

Platform helping customs target risky cargo attracts million A technology startup that is aiming to build a more effective version of trusted trader programs like the United States’ Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) by allowing customs authorities to better target risky shipments and shippers has snagged a… Platform helping customs target risky cargo attracts million […]