USA —
Freightos Raises Outlook as Digital Freight Bookings Surge
Freightos reported a sharp uptick in digital freight bookings in Q2 2025, driving a 31% revenue boost to $7.4M and extending its streak to 22 consecutive record quarters. With gross booking value rising 56%, it underscores how digital platforms are becoming essential in smoothing B2B logistics amid global volatility.
Europe —
EU Businesses Feel the Squeeze Amid Mounting China Tensions
European firms in machinery and automotive sectors are grappling with collapsing demand from China, increasing regulatory friction, and rare-earth export restrictions. As EU-China trade talks loom, companies face growing pressure from both geopolitical instability and disrupted supply chains.
China —
Report: B2B Firms See AI Promise, But Safeguards Lag
A new BCG-backed report shows that while 72% of employees use AI regularly, just 36% feel prepared to do so safely—and less than 25% feel leadership is fully supporting AI use. This highlights a growing but precarious reliance on AI in B2B settings, with security and training lagging behind deployment.
Asia (Rest) —
Conveyor Raises $20M for Agentic AI in Enterprise Sales
Conveyor secured $20 million in Series B funding to scale its “agentic AI” tools—AI agents named Sue and Phil—to streamline B2B workflows like security reviews and RFP automation. With this, it positions itself at the forefront of AI-powered trust infrastructure for enterprise sales.
Canada —
Intel Receives $2B Capital Infusion from SoftBank
SoftBank injected $2 billion into Intel, becoming a top-ten shareholder and signaling renewed confidence in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. The move notably arrives as the U.S. government considers acquiring a non-voting equity stake—highlighting mounting political and financial support behind Intel’s turnaround efforts.
