Freightos Integrates Real-Time Air Cargo Booking and BLADE Wins U.S. Army Contract - Industrial AI Weekly #66
July 30, 2026 -
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Welcome to this week's edition of Industrial AI Weekly.
In this edition, we delve into significant advancements in AI-driven industrial automation. Freightos Limited has integrated real-time air cargo booking into its FreightSuite TMS, streamlining the process for freight forwarders by reducing quote turnaround times. Meanwhile, METLEN has secured a long-term gallium supply deal to support AI infrastructure, marking a pivotal step in strengthening Europe's AI supply chain.
Additionally, BLADE has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to automate logistics using the Dire WOLF vehicle, and Rescale has received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to enhance engineering simulations with AI. In the realm of shipbuilding, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Siemens are collaborating to create an AI-driven platform to digitally integrate shipbuilding processes. These stories highlight the ongoing integration of AI technologies across various sectors, driving efficiency and innovation.
Welcome to this week's edition of Industrial AI Weekly.
In this edition, we delve into significant advancements in AI-driven industrial automation. Freightos Limited has integrated real-time air cargo booking into its FreightSuite TMS, streamlining the process for freight forwarders by reducing quote turnaround times. Meanwhile, METLEN has secured a long-term gallium supply deal to support AI infrastructure, marking a pivotal step in strengthening Europe's AI supply chain.
Additionally, BLADE has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to automate logistics using the Dire WOLF vehicle, and Rescale has received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to enhance engineering simulations with AI. In the realm of shipbuilding, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Siemens are collaborating to create an AI-driven platform to digitally integrate shipbuilding processes. These stories highlight the ongoing integration of AI technologies across various sectors, driving efficiency and innovation.
Freightos Integrates Real-Time Air Cargo Booking
Freightos Limited has integrated real-time air cargo booking into FreightSuite's TMS, enhancing efficiency for freight forwarders by reducing quote turnaround times significantly. Read more
METLEN Signs Gallium Supply Deal for AI Infrastructure
METLEN has entered a long-term agreement to acquire 25% of annual gallium production from its upcoming Greek plant. This deal aims to bolster Europe's supply chain for AI and other technologies. Read more
BLADE Wins U.S. Army Contract for Autonomous Logistics
BLADE has been chosen as a partner in the U.S. Army's Project Sustainment initiative, focusing on automating supply distribution with the Dire WOLF vehicle. Read more
Rescale Receives DOE Funding for AI Engineering Initiative
Rescale has secured funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to collaborate with national laboratories on applying agentic AI to engineering simulations, aiming to streamline tool adoption in U.S. manufacturing. Read more
HD Korea and Siemens Collaborate on AI Shipbuilding
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has partnered with Siemens to develop an AI-driven platform for shipbuilding, aiming to enhance the digital integration of the entire process. Read more
Pelico Receives Investment from AE Ventures
Pelico has secured a strategic investment from AE Ventures to enhance AI in aerospace manufacturing, announced at the Farnborough International Airshow. Read more
ARBOR Technology Unveils AI Module with AMD Processors
ARBOR Technology Corp. has launched the COMX-C710, a new AI module using AMD Ryzen™ AI Embedded X100 processors, aimed at enhancing robotics and industrial automation. Read more
BAUHAUS Partners with XYZ Robotics for Warehouse Automation
BAUHAUS has teamed up with XYZ Robotics to automate its warehouse operations in Krefeld, Germany, using robots to enhance efficiency. Read more
Tacta Systems Unveils TactaBot for Manufacturing
Tacta Systems has introduced the TactaBot™, a robotic system featuring advanced hands for high-value manufacturing. The TactaBot is equipped with the Tacta Hand, Skill Capture, and Dexterous Intelligence AI model, and is expected to be available to initial customers by early 2027. Read more
Emerson Expands Ovation AI Portfolio
Emerson has introduced new Ovation AI Agents to enhance industrial operations by helping operators resolve complex issues more efficiently. These agents integrate with the Ovation Automation Platform 4.0, aiming to reduce diagnostic time and improve plant operations. Read more
New Hampshire DOT Implements Geotab Telematics
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation has chosen Geotab to deploy telematics and AI camera solutions for its fleet, aiming to improve vehicle tracking and safety. Read more
Shanghai Electric Unveils AI and Robotics at WAIC 2026
At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Shanghai Electric introduced its latest AI solutions and robotics, including humanoid robots and AI-native smart factory technologies. Read more
Weave Secures $13.5M to Tackle Tokenmaxxing
Weave, an engineering-intelligence platform, has raised $13.5 million in Series A funding to address 'tokenmaxxing' in AI coding tools by measuring human and AI contributions to engineering work. Read more
deliverz.ai Launches AI Hospital Logistics Platform in U.S.
deliverz.ai has launched an AI-powered logistics platform in the U.S. to improve hospital operations by integrating autonomous robots and human transporters. Read more
LG Innotek and TDK Partner for AI Solutions
LG Innotek and TDK have formed a strategic partnership to develop advanced physical AI solutions, focusing on vision and tactile sensing modules to improve robots' recognition accuracy. Read more
Revizto Enhances Platform with AI Integrations
Revizto has introduced new AI integrations for its project intelligence platform, enabling AECO teams to connect tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to live project data for improved automation and insights. Read more
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