Uber Freight will expand its European fourth-party logistics (4PL) business, with new investment in operations, dedicated product, and engineering resources and a second European location in Krakow, Poland, the company said Thursday.
According to the company, the new investment builds on momentum with Uber Freight’s North American customers, many of which also operate in Europe and are looking to work with fewer logistics partners across their global operations.
“Logistics is global by nature, but too often it’s managed through disconnected partners and regional silos,” said Rebecca Tinucci, CEO of Uber Freight. “The more of that complexity we can bring together, the simpler and more efficient it becomes for customers to run their global supply chains. That’s the opportunity we see in Europe.”
Uber Freight already operates an established 4PL business in Europe, with operations in the Netherlands. The business became part of Uber Freight through its 2021 acquisition of Transplace and is distinct from the European freight brokerage business the company sold in 2020.
The company is investing across technology, operations and talent, including dedicated product and engineering resources focused on improving the Transportation Management System (TMS) experience for European shippers.
Uber Freight is also growing customer-facing operations and Customer Service & Success teams and plans to establish a new Control Tower and operations hub in Krakow, Poland, in 2027, expanding its European footprint alongside its existing operations in the Netherlands.
