In today’s market, carriers and owner operators face a challenging landscape to manage with higher operating costs and a declining employment base. At Uber Freight, we’re committed to introducing new solutions that help solve the industry’s biggest challenges and allow carriers to absorb the shocks of market volatility. Today, we’re expanding our carrier offerings and…
Year: 2023
By Ben Enriquez, Head of Mexico Logistics and Customs at Uber Freight | Originally published in Talking Logistics Nearshoring to Mexico is gaining traction among shippers at a rapid rate. To keep up with the demand, Mexico will open 25 new industrial parks by the end of 2023, spurred by the $35 billion in total foreign direct investment from…
No matter what you’re shipping, it’s time to plan for produce season. Starting in February and continuing through July, different fruits and vegetables become ready for harvest—and cause a rush in demand for freight capacity. As a result, produce season is marked by unpredictable fluctuations in rates and capacity for all CPG shippers. Experienced shippers…
The gears have long been set in motion for businesses to integrate electric trucks into their shipping operations. Now, the first wave of EVs are hitting the road, leading the way toward decarbonizing supply chains. In 2020, the global market for electric trucks reached $392 million, and it’s set to exceed $3.8 billion by 2030….
First celebrated in 1671 to commemorate the Patron Saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day has become one of America’s most beloved imports. And, if you didn’t know, our HQ at the Old Post Office in Chicago has a front row seat to one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the world. Each year,…
By: Prasad Mahajan, Senior Director of Engineering at Uber Freight What is supply chain network design? Supply chain network design is a key element of a shipper’s business strategy. Network design spans the optimization, planning, execution and management of supply chain operations, and helps business stakeholders understand how much it costs and how long it…
Today, Uber Freight, WattEV and CHEP have announced a strategic, joint effort to deploy electric trucks on select routes in Southern California. As part of this collaboration, WattEV will provide electric trucking capacity to Uber Freight shippers, starting with CHEP. The pilot serves as an important milestone in electric freight transportation and establishes Uber Freight’s…
At Uber Freight, we’re committed to providing industry-changing solutions for our customers. From one-touch booking, real-time pricing, and capacity APIs, we’ve cultivated a marketplace that makes freight easier and more accessible for shippers. Adding less-than-truckload (LTL) was the next step in scaling our suite of solutions and mitigating some of LTL’s historical challenges, like business-size…
In 2023, shippers are navigating a more favorable national freight economy. As last year wrapped with falling contract and spot rates, consumer spending and imports declined. Now more than ever, it’s important for shippers to focus on streamlining their logistics program amid volatility to maintain budgets and keep freight moving without sacrificing service. At Uber…
By: Nathan Adams, Vice President of Transportation and Procurement, Uber Freight As freight demand continues to pull back from historic highs, the market is correcting itself after unprecedented supply chain challenges. We’re still seeing a gradual loosening of capacity, lower spot rates, and increased competition among carriers for freight. Due to excess inventory, some retailers…