uShip Opens European Headquarters in Amsterdam

Favorable Business Climate & Workforce Factor Into Decision

uShip Inc. (Austin, TX), an online marketplace that connects customers and transport companies, recently opened its new European headquarters in Amsterdam.

The company selected Amsterdam due to several factors, including its strong business climate, favorable tax rates, and skilled workforce. Additionally, the Dutch road transportation industry consists of more than 7,500 companies with collective access to a fleet of 84,000 trucks and trailers. More than 40 percent of the European Union’s freight goes through Amsterdam.

uShip connects people and businesses with customer-reviewed transporters who place competitive bids to win business, often filling extra space in their trucks.

Source: uShip Inc.

July 28, 2010