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…
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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…
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…
By: Mazen Danaf, Staff Applied Scientist at Uber Freight We’re through the very earliest days of 2024, and so far the market is soft—consistent with the past year. In 2023, spot rates fell about 21% from their 2022 levels, and contract rates fell 15%. While stagnant demand was not good news to most shippers, it…
2023 was the year everyone joined the conversation about artificial intelligence (AI). Gartner is calling it “peak hype,” AP referred to it as a public awakening, and AI scientist Fei Fei Lee says we’ve reached “an inflection point.” From panel discussions among the world’s most knowledgeable experts to casual dinner table discussions with family and…
As we bid farewell to 2023, the year that redefined our journey at Uber Freight, we reflect on 10 pivotal moments that encapsulate the essence of our transformative year. Deliver 2023 spotlighted the future of freight Our annual gathering brought together 300 of the world’s largest brands to exchange ideas and engage with the latest…
After three years of pandemic-fueled disruption, the freight industry finally saw stability in 2023: a soft market with an abundance of capacity, an increase in truck driver employment, and falling truck rates that provided a window to find cost-cutting opportunities within supply chains. With the market expected to remain soft in early 2024, logistics teams…
From household items to consumer electronics, no industry is safe from transportation theft. In the past year alone, CargoNet estimates that $223 million worth of goods has been stolen by bad actors. At Uber Freight, our team of highly experienced fraud investigators make it their mission to protect our customers’ shipments against malicious activities like…