A looming strike with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on the Gulf and East Coasts could cost the economy $5 billion a day if a new contract isn’t signed before October 1. The strike would impact 36 US ports, spanning a huge geographical region, and have immediate and long-term effects as ports are vital hubs…
Month: September 2024
At our annual Deliver conference, the Uber Freight team unveiled exciting updates to our key products including Insights AI, Uber Freight Exchange, and Uber Freight TMS. These developments—and the larger, innovative product roadmaps they’re part of—are not only the result of the hard work of our world-class technology team. They’re also the result of close,…
By Hany Elkordy, Head of Logistics – Last Mile In today’s fast-paced world of logistics, consumer expectations are higher than ever, and the ability to deliver efficiently and effectively is a critical differentiator for businesses. At Uber Freight, we’re not just responding to these challenges—we’re anticipating them and innovating with the industry to solve them….
In the last 18 months alone, we’ve witnessed the rapid democratization of artificial intelligence (AI), marking a new era of significant digital and operational transformation within and beyond logistics. From data readiness and adoption to integrating AI into critical day-to-day operations, leading supply chain and logistics companies are embarking on their AI transformation journey. 50%…
By Eric Berdinis, Director of Product Management When we launched Uber Freight Exchange last year, we sought to bring the neutrality, transparency, and efficiency of a financial exchange like the New York Stock Exchange to logistics. Shippers need agile procurement solutions that ensure they’re getting the best outcomes from their network in all market conditions,…
By: Steve Barber, VP of Product Management and Sirisha Machiraju, Director of Product Management In the ever-evolving world of logistics, one truth remains constant: no two supply chains are alike. Each presents its own set of challenges and complexities. As global trade grows more intricate, and customer expectations rise, the need for a Transportation Management…
By Khalid Kayal, Sr. Data Scientist and Illina Frankiv, Head of Sustainability Imagine throwing out a third of every meal you eat. That’s a lot of needless waste. Unfortunately, logistics today can be just as wasteful: Our research estimates that up to 35% of all miles driven by trucks on U.S. roads are hauling empty…