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Trucking and logistics stocks drop on release of AI freight scaling tool

· Source: cnbc.com

In short

Shares of major trucking and logistics companies declined significantly after AI company Algorhythm Holdings released its SemiCab platform, which promises to scale freight volumes by 300-400% without increasing headcount. The tool reduces empty freight miles by over 70% across customer networks, potentially disrupting traditional logistics economics. Investors fear these AI-driven efficiency gains could reduce demand for industry services, leading to notable stock price drops for companies like C.H. Robinson, RXO, and Expeditors International.

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