Today, during Uber Freight’s annual customer conference,
Deliver, the company unveiled an evolution to its end-to-end
enterprise logistics platform designed to meet the complex and
evolving needs of the industry. These enhancements, which span a
strategic integration with Uber Direct, modular TMS functionality,
advanced Insights AI features, and flexible procurement software,
deliver customers greater transparency, control, and intelligence
across the entire supply chain. The rapid evolution demonstrates
tremendous progress against the next-generation roadmap laid out by
the company last year and the innovation of the Design Partner
Program, which was also announced during this year’s conference.
The updates come on the back of a strengthening 12 months for
the company, which supports nearly $20B in Freight Under Management
and partners with 30% of the Fortune 500. In the past year, the
company has managed over 24 million loads across nearly 6,000
brands, leveraging a vast, AI-optimized network and sophisticated
procurement strategies to drive efficiencies and deliver over $1.5
billion in savings for shippers just in the last 12 months.
“Over the past year, we’ve worked closely with our shipper
partners to understand their evolving challenges and anticipate
their future needs,” said Lior Ron, Founder and CEO of Uber
Freight. “The progress we’ve made, and the innovations we’re
unveiling today, are guided by these valuable customer insights. By
collaborating with our customers, we’ve not only advanced our
technology but also empowered them to achieve greater efficiency,
resilience, and control across their supply chains. Together, we’re
not just navigating the complexities of modern logistics—we’re
redefining what’s possible.”
Seamless Solutions for Same Day and Scheduled
DeliveriesUber Freight announced today an integration with
Uber Direct, Uber's on-demand delivery-as-a-service platform. The
partnership brings together one of North America’s largest
logistics networks with one of the largest same-day delivery
courier networks. Central to the integration is Uber Freight’s
Parcel Transportation Management System (PTMS), which is now
integrated with the Uber Direct platform to power new and faster
delivery options including same day and scheduled deliveries.
Uber Freight has managed over 250 million parcels in the last 12
months through its PTMS product and millions of packages are
delivered annually by retailers and merchants using Uber Direct.
This integration will further optimize every stage of the logistics
process, reinforcing Uber Freight’s commitment to delivering
comprehensive solutions that anticipate and meet the evolving and
growing needs of shippers.
“We are confident that this will deliver meaningful value to
growing and enterprise shippers by speeding up their network,
lowering transportation costs, improving service reliability and
enhancing customer experience,” said Hany Elkordy, Head of Last
Mile for Uber Freight. “It’s the right time to offer this expanded
service to shippers leveraging our scale at Uber Freight and
integration with Uber Direct and others.”
A Modular, Flexible TMS for Modern ShippingUber
Freight unveiled significant enhancements to its next-generation
Transportation Management System (TMS), ensuring it is as dynamic
and adaptable as the supply chains it supports. These updates
introduce a more modular, extensible, and flexible experience that
enhances visibility, streamlines operations, and integrates
seamlessly with platforms like Uber Freight Exchange.
Key new features include an intuitive tracking portal, a
simplified dock scheduler, a streamlined load management experience
with intelligent data handling, and upgraded financial management
tools. Furthermore, upcoming AI-powered search and shipment
execution workflows, powered by new forms of large language model
(LLM) powered automation, promise even greater efficiency and
intelligence in managing freight operations.
“During a time of significant growth and evolution for our
company, the Uber Freight TMS has provided us with the visibility,
foresight, and control needed to manage our entire logistics
operation effectively,” said Daniel Moran, Corporate Logistics
Manager at Meridian Adhesives. “The system's adaptability to our
specific needs ensures we’re always equipped with the right tools
to manage logistics efficiently, streamlining everything from
procurement and execution to payments. This has not only saved us
time and money but also improved our overall business
outcomes.”
Logistics AI for Supercharged
Decision-MakingUber Freight is infusing new advanced
features into Insights AI, the company’s generative AI-powered
insights tool designed to revolutionize how shippers manage their
networks, including enhanced chat functionality for more complex
queries and a new KPI dashboard that delivers real-time, actionable
insights.
Since announcing Insights AI in September 2023, the tool has
been fine-tuned through thousands of queries representative of $1
billion+ FUM (Freight Under Management), gaining even greater
precision and depth in its analysis. Looking ahead, Insights AI
will leverage cutting-edge AI models to offer proactive
recommendations, transforming how shippers make decisions and
navigate logistics challenges.
“AI is redefining logistics, and Uber Freight is at the
forefront of this shift. With Insights AI, we're empowering
shippers to make more informed decisions, streamline operations,
and achieve greater efficiency throughout their supply chains,”
said Raj Subbiah, Head of Product at Uber Freight. “We've invested
heavily in advancing our AI capabilities, ensuring it delivers
tangible benefits at every stage of the logistics life cycle. The
future of logistics is here, and AI is the key to unlocking its
full potential.”
Next-Generation Software for ProcurementUber
Freight is expanding access to Uber Freight Exchange: Contract,
making the procurement platform generally available to all
shippers, as well as launching early access to Uber Freight
Exchange: Spot exclusively for Uber Freight Managed Transportation
customers, with full availability expected in 2025. Additionally,
shippers can manage freight awarded through Exchange directly
within the Uber Freight TMS, providing a single, transparent hub
for all load procurement and management activities.
Over $350 million in contract freight has been awarded across
8,500 lanes since Uber Freight Exchange was launched last year, and
the platform has transformed how shippers and carriers secure
freight by unlocking cost and time savings, improved collaboration,
faster and more informed decision-making, and network growth.
“Uber Freight Exchange has helped us centralize our procurement
operations, allowing us to act faster and smarter in a rapidly
changing logistics landscape," said Robert Chase, Director,
Transportation and Inbound Logistics at Tosca. "We previously spent
considerable time manually setting up and running contract bids, as
well as managing individual spot auctions. The time and cost
savings we've achieved, along with the ability to grow our network
and build strong relationships with our carriers, have
significantly strengthened our transportation strategy and made our
supply chain more efficient. It's a critical part of how we execute
procurement.”
Industry-first Collaborative Design ProgramUber
Freight announced an industry-first Design Partner Program, a
unique initiative where Uber Freight customers collaborate deeply
with the company on products that influence how goods will move
both today and tomorrow. To date, nearly 40 Design Partners have
played an instrumental role in shaping the development of
next-generation solutions, providing critical insights and feedback
that guide the innovation process. Furthermore, the advancements
across Uber Freight Exchange, the Uber Freight TMS, and Insights AI
were all incubated through invaluable collaboration with Design
Partners like Tosca, Meridian Adhesives, and Charter Next
Generation.
This collaborative approach to product development ensures that
Uber Freight solutions are tailored to meet real-world logistics
challenges and deliver exceptional value well into the future.
- Learn more about Uber Freight here.
- Learn more about the Uber Freight TMS here.
- Learn more about Insights AI here.
- Learn more about Uber Freight Exchange here.
- Learn more about the Uber Freight Design Partner Program
here.
ABOUT UBER FREIGHT
Uber Freight is a market-leading enterprise technology company
powering intelligent logistics. With a suite of end-to-end
logistics applications, managed services and an expansive carrier
network, Uber Freight advances supply chains and moves the world’s
goods. Today, the company manages nearly $20B of freight and one of
the largest networks of carriers. It is backed by best-in-class
investors and provides services for 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies,
including Del Monte Foods, Nestle, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and more.
For more, visit www.uberfreight.com.
For media inquiries, please contact: Sam Hallock, Corporate
Communications at Uber Freight, press@uberfreight.com.
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