2024 has been a year of transformation for logistics and supply chain management. On the supply side, there have been many challenges including inflation, labor disruptions, global friction, and unpredictable demand. Downstream, warehouse space rates and availability have loosened, while transportation market costs remain at historically low levels. Logistics costs should be top-of-mind for supply…
Month: November 2024
Stopping bad actors requires industrywide collaboration With holiday shipping ramping up, freight fraud is top concern for players across the industry. While companies fight all types of fraud throughout the year, strategic theft and straight theft are particularly prevalent in today’s market. Cargo theft incidents were up 33% year over year in the second quarter…
This article was originally posted on LinkedIn by Uber Freight VP of Emerging Products Brooks McMahon. If you’re in logistics, you know: Transformation is constant. Evolution is a must. Resilience is essential. This is an especially challenging time for brokers. As of September, the number of freight brokerages dropped by 16.7% compared to 2022. As…
Q2 2025 Insights and recommendations for shippers and carriers Updated June 24, 2025 As we move through the second quarter of 2025, the freight market continues to navigate uncertainty. While the market was headed for a gradual recovery before tariffs, any increases to the average tariff rate could begin to impact demand. To stay ahead…