When a polar vortex slams into the Midwest or a flooded river halts barge traffic up the Mississippi, many logistics operations go into crisis mode. But for chemical shippers, these disruptions aren’t the exception, they’re part of the job. Compared to consumer packaged goods (CPG) that are packed and shipped in boxes, most chemicals can…
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Every year, produce season brings both perennial patterns and unpredictable shifts. Take it from brothers Steven and Jay Moss, who have been in the trenches of produce logistics for decades. As Uber Freight’s resident produce experts, they bring not only deep expertise but also the kind of shorthand only brothers can share. Yet even with…
The chemical industry is diverse, with products ranging from hazardous materials to everyday items. And the way these products move is just as varied. From barges and rail cars to drums and totes on trucks, chemical supply chains are complex. Regulatory requirements, special handling for hazardous items, and intricate multimodal routes create a delicate balance…
Efficiently scaling your operations and business while navigating ongoing disruptions and supply chain volatility can be daunting. As your business grows and your network expands, logistics operations also become more complex. And without the right infrastructure, or transportation management solutions and strategies in place, operations can become chaotic, stalling your momentum. But knowing the right…
By Alec Getschow, Vice President of Sales at Uber Freight Nearshoring. Intensifying trade wars and whipsawing tariff policies. Global economic slowdown. Ongoing military standoffs. Increasing cyberattacks. From the back room to the boardroom, supply chain volatility remains top of mind and can tip the scales for businesses of all sizes. Today’s supply chain leaders expect…
Between tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and economic uncertainty, the list of threats to businesses is growing longer and more unpredictable by the day. Supply chains are no longer just an operational concern; they’re a strategic battleground. One missed signal, one delayed reaction, and the ripple effects can reach all the way to the boardroom. In…
Focus: Hours of Service Compliance Each spring, the trucking industry braces for one of the most high-profile safety initiatives of the year—DOT Week, formally known as the CVSA International Roadcheck. From May 13–15, 2025, enforcement officials across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will conduct tens of thousands of inspections, spotlighting Hours of Service (HOS) regulations…
The success of the global automotive industry is hugely dependent on the efficiency of automotive logistics. In 2024, the global automotive logistics market was valued at approximately $230.78 billion and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0% from 2025 to 2030. This growth has been driven by increasing vehicle…
Our expansion into Europe is a first step toward bringing our vision of a more efficient, transparent freight marketplace to the international stage.
Reimagining transportation procurement: Leveraging data and technology for smarter freight decisions
Originally published in Talking Logistics In a survey, Talking Logistics conducted in October 2020, 91% of their Indago supply chain research community members, who are all supply chain executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies, either “Agreed” or “Strongly Agreed” that the time had come to transform the traditional transportation procurement process. Yet, we all know that…