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Press Releases
The Hidden Physics of Faster Cargo Unloading
Why do some cargo loads slide out cleanly while others fight back? Explore the physics, materials, and technology behind faster cargo unloading.
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NASA
NASA Television to Cover Space Station Cargo Launch, Docking
NASA Television will provide live coverage of the launch and docking of a Russian cargo spacecraft delivering almost three tons of food, fuel and supplies to the International Space Station. Coverage will begin at 11 p.m. EST on Monday, Feb. 14. Launch of the unpiloted Russian Progress 80 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan is scheduled for 11:25 p.m. (9:25…
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Best Ways To Secure Cargo in a Truck
There’s nothing worse than hauling something a long way just to find out that you didn’t secure it. Securing your cargo is no joke—unsecured cargo can cause a lot of damage and even personal harm if you’re not careful. Ahead, we’ll go over some of the best ways to secure cargo in a truck. Ropes You’re going to need some…
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NASA
SpaceX Dragon Heads to Space Station with NASA Science, Cargo
After launching at 2:48 a.m. EDT Saturday, a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is on its way to the International Space Station with approximately 5,500 pounds of NASA cargo and science investigations that include research into Earth’s carbon cycle and the formation of asteroids and comets. The spacecraft launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in…
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Cargo Brings Seamless In-Car Commerce Payments to Uber Riders with Venmo Partnership
NEW YORK – November 15, 2018 – Cargo, the leading provider of in-car commerce to the rideshare economy, announced a partnership with Venmo to integrate the popular peer-to-peer payment option into the Cargo platform. Venmo will be offered as a seamless payment option to complete in-car transactions. Integrating Venmo into Cargo makes the platform even more friendly to a generation of…
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Uber and Cargo Unveil Exclusive Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO—July 19, 2018— Cargo, the startup that provides in-car commerce to the rideshare economy, today announced an exclusive global partnership with Uber. The partnership comes as Cargo expands operations to San Francisco and Los Angeles, and aims to delight riders with snacks, beverages, electronics, and beauty products while on a trip. Rideshare drivers turn to Cargo as a way to…
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Cargo and Grab partner to bring in-car sampling and retail to Singapore
Singapore – June 4, 2018 – Cargo and Grab today announced a partnership to introduce Grab&Go to Singapore, a new passenger experience that enables Grab driver-partners to earn additional income by offering products like snacks, beverages and beauty items to passengers. This is also Cargo’s first international expansion. Through this partnership, passengers will be able to choose from a mix of complimentary samples and…
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Cargo Expands to Dallas Offering Complimentary joyböl Smoothie Bowls to Uber Riders
DALLAS – May 16, 2018 – Cargo, the leading in-car commerce platform for rideshare, celebrates its launch in Dallas with brand partners joyböl, FORTO, and RXBAR to provide complimentary smoothie bowls, organic coffee shots, and whole food protein bars to the city’s rideshare passengers. With these three brands onboard, passengers can enjoy a quick and healthy breakfast on the go. Dallas-based…
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Cargo launches in Atlanta and partners with Coca-Cola and RXBAR to refresh and satisfy rideshare passengers
ATLANTA — April 18, 2018 —Cargo, the leading in-car commerce platform for the rideshare economy, today pops open the lid on a partnership with The Coca-Cola Company to offer refreshing beverages to thousands of passengers in Cargo-equipped rideshare cars across the U.S. The partnership marks Cargo’s launch in Atlanta, the company’s first expansion into the Southeastern United States. With Cargo,…
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In-car commerce startup CARGO raises $5.5 million for U.S. expansion
New York—January 22, 2018—Cargo, the leading in-car commerce platform for the rideshare economy, today announced a $5.5 million Seed Preferred financing to expand beyond test markets New York, Chicago and Boston. Investments from CRCM Ventures and eighteen94 capital––Kellogg Company’s venture capital fund––as well as from Techstars Ventures, Fontinalis Partners, Detroit Venture Partners, Rosecliff Ventures, RiverPark Ventures, and Chaifetz Group, bring…
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