#freight-marketplace
(8 articles)Ocean Freight Rates Drop 5-7% Post-Lunar New Year Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Ocean freight rates on key transpacific routes have declined 5-7% since Lunar New Year, with Asia-US West Coast pricing down 7% and East Coast down 5%, according to Freightos Baltic Index data. This d
UK Freight Marketplace Reduces Empty Running Costs
A UK freight marketplace platform has implemented measures to reduce empty running costs, the practice of vehicles traveling without cargo. This development reflects the industry's broader focus on op
Platform Logistics Reshapes India's Transport Ecosystem
Platform-based logistics models are fundamentally reshaping India's transport ecosystem, introducing digital marketplaces that connect shippers with carriers in real-time. This shift mirrors successfu
Uber Freight Expands European Operations to Drive Digital Logistics
Uber Freight has announced a significant expansion strategy targeting European markets, signaling the company's commitment to scaling its digital freight platform beyond North America. This move repre
Autonomous Trucking in 28 States Signals Major Logistics Consolidation Wave
Autonomous trucking has already achieved operational status across 28 US states, setting the stage for a fundamental restructuring of the logistics industry. According to uShip CEO Sean Wu, this techn
TruckSmarter Shutting Down: 500K Carriers Lose AI Dispatch
TruckSmarter, a freight marketplace platform serving over 500,000 carriers, is shutting down following an acquisition by an undisclosed buyer. The company's AI-powered Dispatch app, which allowed driv
BulkLoads Acquires Livestock Network to Expand Ag Freight
BulkLoads, a Springfield, Missouri-based bulk freight marketplace operator, has acquired Livestock Network, a specialized online platform and community for livestock transportation that has operated s
Trimble Launches Modular TMS for Shippers Post-Transporeon Acquisition
Trimble has launched **Trimble TMS for Shippers**, a transportation management system specifically designed for U.S. shippers, leveraging capabilities acquired through its $1.9 billion purchase of Eur