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6 posts tagged with “automation”
Emerging Trends in Logistics Technology: A 2026 Retrospective
A comprehensive summary of the key logistics technology trends shaping 2026 — from agentic AI and autonomous trucking to warehouse robotics and predictive intelligence. Updated as new insights emerge.
CXTMS Insights · 11 min read
The 174,000 Driver Gap: How AI Is Closing the Trucking Labor Crisis
AI and automation are helping fleets tackle the 174,000 driver shortage with smarter dispatch, predictive maintenance, and autonomous middle-mile routes.
CXTMS Insights · 5 min read
Micro-Fulfillment Centers Are Reshaping Last-Mile Delivery in 2026
Micro-fulfillment centers enable 30-minute delivery with 41.20% market growth. AI automation and urban logistics are reshaping last-mile delivery.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read
Middle-Mile Autonomous Trucking Reaches Commercial Viability in 2026
While the promise of coast-to-coast driverless semi-trucks still faces regulatory and technological hurdles, a quieter revolution is already happening on America's roads. Middle-mile autonomous trucking—the segment connecting distribution centers to retail stores—has emerged as the commercial proving ground for self-driving freight, and 2026 is the year it goes mainstream.
CXTMS Insights · 5 min read
How Agentic AI Is Transforming Freight Quote Generation in 2026
The freight forwarding industry has witnessed decades of incremental automation—from spreadsheets to TMS platforms, from manual rate lookups to digital rate management. But 2026 marks a fundamental shift: the emergence of agentic AI that doesn't just follow rules but makes autonomous decisions, learns from outcomes, and continuously optimizes freight quote generation without human intervention.
CXTMS Insights · 6 min read
Warehouse Robotics ROI Calculator: Is Automation Right for Your 3PL in 2026?
A practical guide to calculating warehouse robotics ROI for 3PLs, including AMR payback periods, hidden costs, and decision frameworks for automation investment in 2026.
CXTMS Insights · 7 min read