The routing algorithms, constraint satisfaction problems, and distributed coordination behind moving 10,000+ vehicles per day Introduction When you request a quote to ship your car from New York to Los Angeles, you see a simple price and a pickup window. What you don't see is the complex optimization problem that just got created behind the scenes. Auto transport is a fascinating case study in lo…
Collaboration targets healthcare and enterprise logistics with focus on real-world deployment Matternet and SoftBank Robotics America have announced a strategic partnership to expand drone delivery networks across healthcare, retail, and enterprise logistics. The companies aim to accelerate deployment of autonomous aerial delivery systems and move the technology into broader real-world use. The p…
Mexico’s Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec successfully moved 900 vehicles from Asia to the U.S. East Coast in spring 2025, completing the first major international logistics test of the 303-kilometer rail route connecting the Pacific port of Salina Cruz to the Gulf port of Coatzacoalcos.
The pilot, carried out by Hyundai and its logistics arm Hyundai Glovis, completed each rail…
