FreightTech has emerged as its own category of technology focused on transportation and logistics. Venture capital investment in FreightTech startups significantly increased from $1.3 billion in 2017 to $2.9 billion in 2018 and was on track to increase again in 2019 based on $1.6 billion invested in the first quarter alone. Large investments in FreightTech companies by Alphabet's Capital G and Softbank Vision Fund validate the potential for disruption and high returns in the industry. While macroeconomic indicators for transportation moderated in early 2019, technological advancements in areas like machine learning, predictive analytics, and digital platforms have the potential to significantly change how goods are transported globally.
Mercer Capital's Value Focus: Transportation & Logistics | Q1 2019 | Featured Article: The Rise of FreightTech
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The Rise of FreightTech 1
Industry Macro Trends 4
Trucking 7
Rail Intermodal 10
MA Activity 12
Public Company Performance 15