Lux recommends that logistics companies look at digital as a connected system. (Image source: Jason Goh/Pixabay)

The US$300bn transportation and logistics (T&L) industry  has three major challenges – agility, sustainability, and visibility – and companies operating in the industry are hoping to address those challenges through digital transformation, according to Lux Research

Once the proposals are evaluated, the winning startups will be invited to present their projects to an audience made up of leaders from across the port and logistics industry. (Image source: Gulftainer)

Gulftainer and Global Silicon Valley labs (GSVlabs) will engage startups in five unique areas of opportunity including the Internet of Things and Robo-Doctors; artificial intelligence and autonomous drones; big data and advanced analytics; blockchain and Bring Your Own Idea

CEVA aims to support Africa-wide growth trends and become a new leading player on the continent. (Image source: Pexels/Pixabay)

UK-based CEVA Logistics has launched a three-part expansion plan for the African market, through which it aims to become a continent-wide market player

The meeting follows the presidential directive that only truck drivers with negative test results will be allowed into the country. (Image source: Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke /Pixabay)

Uganda’s Ministry of Health has met with representatives of the truck owners and national logistics platform in light of coronavirus pandemic situation