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Convoy, Inc. operates an online marketplace that provides digital freight network services, enabling users to book local and regional trucks on demand for transporting goods, ranging from single pallets to full truckloads. The company offers a mobile application that features real-time shipment tracking, status updates, and ensures on-time deliveries. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, Convoy aims to enhance efficiency in the trucking industry, which is valued at $800 billion and is responsible for significant carbon emissions from empty trucks. By utilizing technology and data, Convoy addresses issues of waste and inefficiency, ultimately saving money for shippers, increasing earnings for drivers, and reducing carbon waste. The platform facilitates instant quotations, online bookings, automated loading suggestions, and online payments, all of which contribute to improved operational efficiency and cost reduction for clients.

Natilus Inc., founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, develops innovative aircraft drones for freight forwarding. Co-founded by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Starikov, the company aims to revolutionize the freight transport industry through advanced technology and design, leveraging a team with extensive experience in various aviation sectors. Natilus seeks to reduce air freight costs, making goods more affordable and enhancing global trade by connecting underdeveloped regions. The market for autonomous cargo aircraft is estimated to exceed $280 billion, and Natilus projects that its cost-effective solutions could expand the total addressable market to $470 billion. The company’s drones utilize carbon fiber composites and existing engine technology, allowing for efficient operation with standard air cargo containers. Its product line includes several models tailored for varying ranges and capacities, providing a comprehensive solution for transport and delivery companies.

GoodShip is a developer of a cloud-based platform designed to streamline freight orchestration and procurement processes for shippers. The platform automates labor-intensive tasks related to carrier management and transportation procurement, enabling users to manage these functions digitally. It offers real-time analytics on the performance of various lanes and carriers, providing shippers with AI-powered insights, automated reports, and scorecards. This comprehensive approach aids in enhancing supply chain agility, allowing businesses to make informed decisions and improve operational efficiency.

Rider is a logistics startup based in Pakistan that focuses on providing innovative solutions for last-mile delivery tailored for online shippers. The company has developed a technology-driven platform that facilitates the delivery of e-commerce products from various online stores and marketplaces directly to customers. Rider offers services such as cash on delivery and a "cash now, deliver later" option, which allows vendors to receive payments promptly while ensuring timely delivery of goods to their customers. This customer-centric approach aims to enhance the overall efficiency of the e-commerce delivery process in the region.

Topship is a shipping platform designed to facilitate the import and export of parcels, cargo, and freight for African businesses. By leveraging technology, Topship aims to enhance transparency and streamline logistics, allowing users to efficiently connect with customers, suppliers, and distributors globally. The platform provides a comprehensive solution for merchants, enabling them to manage international deliveries, including last-mile logistics, ensuring a seamless shipping experience from the customer's doorstep to any desired location.

OnePort 365 is a B2B digital freight forwarding platform that aims to streamline supply chains by providing comprehensive freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and warehouse management services. The platform enables users to book, manage, and track both international and local shipments efficiently. It features a personalized dashboard that offers instant competitive quotes and access to end-to-end supply chain services. By leveraging technology, OnePort 365 simplifies the freight forwarding process, allowing traders to manage their shipments effectively while eliminating time-consuming inefficiencies.

Freightpay’s mission is to enable the global supply chain to transact more efficiently.

Amitruck is a logistics platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, that connects cargo owners with trucking professionals through a mobile and web application. Founded in 2018, the platform allows customers to easily book deliveries and access a network of available trucks. It features a driver application that facilitates communication between clients and transporters, ensuring timely updates on shipments. Amitruck's user-friendly interface enables clients to receive instant quotes and track their deliveries in real-time, offering complete visibility throughout the delivery process.

Nuvocargo, Inc. is a digital platform specializing in cross-border trade between the United States and Mexico. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company offers an integrated suite of services, including customs brokerage, freight forwarding, cargo insurance, and supply chain financing. Nuvocargo distinguishes itself by providing standardized and transparent quotes through its network of carriers, along with a cloud-based dashboard that enables real-time cargo tracking, shipment status updates, and customs clearance management. The company aims to modernize the largely untapped $2 trillion logistics market, enhancing visibility and efficiency for shippers. With a bilingual team that bridges technology and logistics across the Americas, Nuvocargo has reported significant revenue growth since its inception, reflecting its unique position in the industry.

BridgeLinx is a digital freight network and marketplace designed to enhance logistics services for businesses, particularly large manufacturers and retailers. By leveraging machine learning, the platform efficiently connects shippers with various carriers, including truckers, owner-operators, transporters, and private fleets. This connection provides both asset-like reliability and broker-like flexibility, allowing for streamlined shipping processes. Additionally, BridgeLinx offers comprehensive support that includes port operations, documentation, and settlement services, ensuring end-to-end coverage for freight movement. This approach simplifies the logistics chain, enabling carriers to operate more effectively while facilitating the transportation needs of businesses.

Trella, established in 2018 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, operates an online platform facilitating shipping and transportation services. It connects shippers with carriers, offering technology-driven solutions to enhance drivers' efficiency, boost earnings, and create job opportunities. Trella aims to reduce costs for shippers by improving load utilization, introduce transparent pricing structures, and provide real-time shipment tracking along with performance insights.

Crux Systems, founded in 2014, specializes in providing real-time status and location data for import containers entering North America. By offering a centralized platform for cargo owners, freight forwarders, and trucking companies, Crux Systems enhances supply chain planning and delivers actionable insights that help reduce dwell times and demurrage fees while minimizing the time spent tracking containers. In 2019, the company partnered with Flexport to enhance visibility and control over inventory in transit, aiming to lower supply chain costs. Together, they are working towards creating a comprehensive Operating System for Global Trade, which will enable clients to track containers worldwide, ultimately simplifying global trade processes for all stakeholders involved.