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Logistics Shipbrokers lose bulk cargo business to containers amid opaque quoting, charterer warns
An open letter published by Splash247 claims shipbrokers' closed networks and generic per-ton quotes push charterers to move bulk cargo by container. The author demands digital KYC forms, a response-time commitment, and dismissal of LinkedIn-focused staff.
Logistics Uber Freight Revenue Jumps 25% but Digital Brokerage Remains Unprofitable
Uber Freight's second-quarter revenue rose 25% year-over-year to $1.583 billion, but the digital brokerage posted a negative $24 million operating income. The company's operating margin improved slightly to negative 1.5% of gross bookings. FreightWaves reported the growth likely stems from brokerage riding higher market rates.
Logistics Freight Hero Raises $5 Million to Run Freight Broker Back-Office Operations
Freight Hero, a Durham, N.C. startup, has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Field Ventures to expand its back-office service for freight brokers. Unlike typical AI software, the company charges a flat fee per load and handles rate confirmation through proof of delivery, with AI agents managing over 90% of load touches and human operators handling exceptions. The company has managed more than 50,000 loads and counts Ally Logistics as a client, which saw 82.4% revenue growth without a proportional headcount increase.
Logistics Lanesurf: 62% of Loads Get Vetted Carrier Offers Before Brokers Arrive
According to FreightWaves, Lanesurf automates carrier outreach so that 62% of loads have pre-vetted offers before brokers start their day. The platform, used by Top 100 brokers, handles over 400,000 annualized carrier communications.
Logistics Ruan expands cross-border capabilities with new customs brokerage service across US-Mexico lanes
Ruan announced a new customs brokerage service to enhance cross-border logistics between the U.S. and Mexico. The service uses single-window systems, real-time visibility tools, and security certifications, aiming to reduce delays and improve supply chain performance.
Logistics How Numeo AI Is Building the Trust Infrastructure Freight Brokers Need
Numeo AI has built an AI-powered platform that acts as trust infrastructure for freight brokers. By continuously verifying carriers through operational signals, the platform addresses fraud and tracking issues. Brokers gain access to verified capacity, while owner-operators benefit from a daily-use app that eliminates the need for multiple third-party tracking tools.
Logistics Former Norden Chief Launches Africa-Focused Shipbroking House Origin Brokers
Shipping executive Christian Vinther Christensen, formerly of Norden, Western Bulk and Maersk, has launched Origin Brokers, a shipbroking and advisory firm with a focus on Africa's commodity export and import corridors. The company will offer dry bulk and tanker chartering, market intelligence, and trade support from offices in Limassol, Dubai and Abidjan.
Logistics Q2 2026 Freight Brokerage Rate Analysis
The Q2 2026 Freight Brokerage Rate Report reveals significant shifts in ocean freight rates and port congestion impacting global logistics. Key insights from FreightWaves and SONAR data guide strategic decisions for freight brokers.