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Supply Chain Nauta Raises Strategic Funding as CEO Says Data—Not Agents—Is Supply Chain AI's Moat
Nauta, an AI-native operating system for global trade, has closed a strategic funding round backed by BMW i Ventures, Bosch Ventures, Hitachi Ventures and Yamaha Motor Ventures. CEO Valentina Jordan argues the real moat in supply chain AI is the data foundation beneath the agents, with invoice-matching already identifying $300,000 to $500,000 in incorrect amounts per client.
Supply Chain SmartSea CEO: Fleets must become connected operational networks, not isolated ships
Shipping digitalisation is being held back by data silos rather than a lack of sensors, according to SmartSea CEO Kris Vedat. He estimates that the industry operationalises less than 20% of available vessel data, and argues fleets should be managed as connected operational networks supported by open interoperability standards.
Logistics Car Carrier Operators Form GRC Council to Improve Emissions Data Accuracy
A coalition of car carrier operators representing around 80% of global capacity has established the GRC Council to maintain and improve its GHG accounting methodology. ClassNK, the GRC's independent verifier, drafted the new governance framework and will provide verification services for emissions data. The move aims to strengthen confidence in Scope 3 reporting under FuelEU Maritime and IMO GHG measures.
Logistics Fleet Costs Rise 8.6%: Love's Travel Stops Pitches Predictive Maintenance and AI Auditing
Fleet maintenance costs have climbed 8.6% per the latest ATRI report, driven by tariffs, technician shortages, and extended trade cycles. Love's Travel Stops' FleetView platform cuts invoice processing time by up to 60% and maintenance costs by 15-20% in pilot areas, according to FreightWaves.
Logistics AXSMarine CEO: AI Anchored to Trusted Shipping Data, Not Blockchain, Will Change Decisions
AXSMarine CEO Jacques Goudchaux says AI anchored to trustworthy maritime data will change shipping decision-making, while blockchain has been the industry's most overhyped technology. Following Signal Ocean's January acquisition of AXSMarine, he sees the biggest returns coming from port intelligence, voyage optimisation and better data quality — not from collecting more data.
Supply Chain FleetWorks and SONAR partner to put live market intelligence inside the agentic marketplace
FleetWorks and SONAR have partnered to embed SONAR's TRAC rates and coverage scores directly into FleetWorks' AI agents across phone, email, and SMS. The integration gives brokers and carriers current lane-level market context during live negotiations, escalates out-of-market situations to humans, and is already handling 30,000+ daily loads across 40+ brokerages, according to FreightWaves.
Logistics Freight Broker Data: How Your Tech Could Lead to Lawsuits and What to Do About It
Digital freight brokers using automation may be creating a data trail that could be used against them in court. Cassandra Gaines, founder and CEO of Carrier Assure, warns that collected data can prove brokers knew about risks but failed to act, potentially leading to significant liability. The article explains which data points matter, how to monitor them, and how to protect operations.
Technology Top Google Security Staff Warn Search Data Could Be Hacked if EU Rules Change
Google's vice president of security engineering, Heather Adkins, warns that proposed changes under the EU Digital Markets Act could lead to search data being de-anonymized and hacked, and increase fraud on Android. The European Commission's final decisions are expected by July 27.
Commodities Global crude steel output slips marginally in May 2026, India maintains growth
Global crude steel output edged down 0.3% year-on-year in May 2026 to 157.9 million tonnes, according to World Steel Association data. India maintained its position as the second-largest producer with a 1.9% output gain, while China's production fell 2.7%. North America and Africa saw robust growth, but the Middle East recorded a sharp 19.4% decline.
Bank Branch Closures in Scotland Surpass 740 Since 2015, Disrupting Small Business Operations
Consumer watchdog Which? reports 742 bank branches closed across Scotland since 2015, with the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency losing 30 branches. The closures are forcing small businesses to extend insurance coverage for holding more cash on site, while elderly residents struggle with digital banking. A community buddy scheme in Lochgilphead helps vulnerable customers use the local post office as an alternative.
Trade Gold Imports Rise 34% to $3.41 Billion in May; Silver Shipments Plunge Over 86%
India's gold imports rose 34% year-on-year to $3.41 billion in May 2026, while silver imports plunged over 86% to $75.57 million, following the government's import duty hike on precious metals from 6% to 15% effective May 13. The rise in gold imports pushed the trade deficit to $28.21 billion. Switzerland remained the top gold source with about 40% share, though imports from Switzerland dropped 57.73% in May.
Commodities TGS signs up for major Equatorial Guinea offshore seismic megasurvey project
Oslo-listed TGS has signed an agreement with Equatorial Guinea's Ministry of Hydrocarbon and Mining Development for a large-scale multi-client seismic megasurvey. The first phase includes reprocessing of 27,273 km of 2D and 35,000 sq km of 3D data, with completion expected in Q3 2026. The full project aims to cover over 46,000 line-km of 2D and 59,000 sq km of 3D data across the Rio del Rey and Rio Muni basins.
Logistics U.S. Rail Freight Volumes Surge with Intermodal Gains
U.S. rail freight volumes have increased by 7.2% year-over-year, with intermodal units leading the growth. This surge is attributed to strong performances in grain and metallic ores.