Procurant, a cloud-based software company for the global food supply chain, and Uber Freight US, one of North America’s largest freight managers, have announced a partnership to provide an innovative shipping option for retailers and suppliers of fresh produce, according to a release.
“This partnership is a game-changer for grocery retailers and their produce suppliers, and it will bring much-needed relief to an industry struggling with rising transportation costs and truck availability. With this partnership, we move one step closer to a more cost-effective and streamlined fresh food supply chain,” said Eric Peters, CEO, Procurant, in a release.
The partnership between Procurant and Uber Freight enables any produce supplier with a Procurant account to view a competitive transportation rate and secure shipment of a specific load while responding to an active purchase order. The feature, known as Procurant Ship, provides immediate access to available quality carrier capacity to streamline carrier selection and provide real time in-transit visibility.
“It’s imperative that produce suppliers are able to reliably source cost-effective, safe and reliable transportation services,” said Matt Menner, head of 4PL sales east, Uber Freight. “And as freight rates remain volatile, new technologies can help suppliers ensure food stays fresh and arrives on time. Through this exciting partnership with Procurant, we enhance the resilience of produce supply chains by reducing waste, keeping costs down, moving produce more efficiently, and ultimately, better supporting the communities we serve,” he added.
Procurant and Uber Freight will be featuring the new Procurant Ship solution at the upcoming International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce and Floral Show, Oct. 27-29, Orlando, Fla.
