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NEWS August 11, 2017 Could China’s Uber for Trucks Pave the Way to Similar Service for Small U.S. Haulers?
By: Loknath DasThere seems to be an Uber for everything these days, and the trucking industry is no exception. Take China, for example. Truck Alliance, Inc., an online trucking logistics company that provides services to truckers and shippers in China, has earned the reputation “Uber for trucks” due to its similarity to the popular ride-hailing service. The […]
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ALL DEALS March 16, 2016 Last-mile delivery hurdles pave way for surge in new start-ups
By: sristy SahaE-commerce company Flipkart’s decision to invest in logistics start-up QikPod shows that online retailers are experimenting with different avenues to find a suitable model to cut delivery costs. Photo: Ramesh Pathania/Mint As the e-commerce market matures in India, showing clear signs of winners, the logistics sector has also begun to witness hectic activity. The past […]