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Friday, July 23, 2021

Uber Freight to acquire Transplace for $2.25 billion

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 Uber Freight to acquire Transplace for $2.25 billion




Uber’s logistics arm Uber Freight and leading logistics technology provider Transplace have entered into a definitive agreement for Uber Freight to acquire Transplace for approximately $2.25 billion, consisting of up to $750 million in common stock of Uber Freight’s parent company, Uber Technologies, Inc. and the remainder in cash.

As per a release by Transplace, Uber Freight will acquire Transplace from TPG Capital, the private equity platform of alternative asset firm TPG. “Uber Freight’s acquisition of Transplace will create one of the leading logistics technology platforms, with one of the largest and most comprehensive managed transportation and logistics networks in the world. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions,” the release cited.

The acquisition comes at a time of accelerated transformation in logistics. The demands of a volatile market and the increasing complexity of globalized logistics are clashing with industrial-age transportation technology. The partnership is expected to ultimately power and connect truck drivers with shippers who want their cargo delivered.

“This is a significant step forward, not just for Uber Freight but for the entire logistics ecosystem. This is an opportunity to bring together complementary best-in-class technology solutions and operational excellence from two premier companies to create an industry-first shipper-to-carrier platform that will transform shippers’ entire supply chains, delivering operational resilience and reducing costs at a time when it matters most,” said Lior Ron, Head of Uber Freight.

Battling capacity constraints and escalating transportation costs, shippers are adapting their operations at an increasing pace and looking for technology, support, and solutions that can modernize their supply chain and keep critical goods, and the economy, moving.

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