News / New hi-tech kids on logistics block are showing established players how it's done

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Disruption is on its way, as the logistics industry finally goes hi-tech – but in a move not led by existing players. It is attracting technology start-ups that see an opportunity to create efficiencies and make complex booking processes easier.

And what’s more, they are getting investment.

According to data company Crunchbase, logistics start-up investments reached 1.37% of total start-up investments in 2014 (up to the end of September), up from just 0.1% of total investments in 2012. In dollar terms,it represents ...