The logistics business is not easy on the startups. It’s regulated. It’s hardware-driven (ships, rail, trucks, air). And there’s a reluctancy among the big players to change their business models.
In short: 1) the whole logistics business is still living in the past, both technology- and mindset-wise; 2) it’s a very difficult arena to enter for startups; 3) once a few startups hit the nail on its head it’s likely to cause a massive disruption in this space.
Therefore, I’ve just created a list with the most promising logistics startups. One or more of the startups on the list might just end up making a huge difference.
Among others, Tom Stitt (also featured via Staxxon) and Jeremiah Owyang (Crowd Companies) have been very helpful in compiling the list.