The value of dedicated fleets Dedicated fleets have always been a potential source of truckload capacity for shippers but have become even more valuable during the current tight market. After years of unprecedented premium spot market rates and low primary tender acceptance, shippers are evaluating where they can implement new dedicated fleets while maximizing the…
Year: 2024
VP of Operations Alyssa Correale talks impact of Powerloop program Drop-and-hook services have become increasingly sought-after, meeting the evolving needs of shippers for flexible transportation solutions while also offering carriers enhanced efficiency and earning potential. Uber Freight’s drop-and-hook capacity solution, Powerloop, has seen explosive growth, with more than 10,000 carriers servicing more than 220,000 loads to…
As global trade burgeons and logistical complexities intensify, supply chain managers, operations specialists, and logistics professionals navigate a landscape where every dollar saved in freight expenses reverberates through the bottom line. While the years following the pandemic were historically challenging times to be a shipper, the last year saw freight rates melt as demand fell…
By: Mollie LeBlanc, Vice President of Operations, Uber Freight, and Shradha Balakrishnan, Senior Product Manager, Uber Freight More than 80% of the world’s international trade occurs via ocean freight. With hundreds of thousands of containers spread across various ships and routes, shippers who work with ocean carriers need to know where their shipments are at…
At its core, a transportation management system (TMS) is a powerhouse piece of transportation management software that allows businesses to streamline and optimize their transportation operations. Often integrated with other systems like enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM), a TMS serves as the nerve center for logistics, helping companies orchestrate the seamless…
With global trade flowing like the tides, the ocean freight industry highlights human ingenuity and the determination to connect markets across vast distances. Valued at a remarkable USD 75 million in 2022 and projected to reach USD 89.9 million by 2028, the industry’s growth is driven by the increasing demand for goods and services worldwide….
Idella Hansen started her trucking career with two pieces of advice from a fellow driver: “Don’t leave the house without a jacket and don’t piss into the wind.” The man had picked her up from the ground after, on one of her first days hauling flatbed, she’d let a chain fly and knocked herself out….
Fast, reliable shipping – how air freight works Air freight refers to the transportation of goods via an air carrier, which may be commercial or charter. This type of freight is a critical component of global logistics, enabling rapid, reliable delivery of high-value, time-sensitive products across extensive distances. Characterized by its speed and efficiency, air…
Trucking rates are often an unpredictable element of freight transportation. Because they are directly influenced by the market, trucking rates can be considered a reliable barometer of broader economic conditions. In times of economic prosperity, the surge in consumer spending propels freight demand, driving up rates as capacity becomes strained. Conversely, during economic downturns, reduced…
The annual holiday of love is upon us, and people across the country are going all out to celebrate. In fact, consumers are expected to spend a record-breaking $26 billion on Valentine’s Day this year. Love is in the air—and what better way to express it than sending a beautiful bouquet of flowers? Shipping flowers…