3PL and Brokerage

FreightWaves Staff Saturday, January 10, 2026

Last mile provider FAST Group’s post-merger meltdown: PE-backer freezes fund amid financial red flags

In the fast-paced world of e-commerce logistics, mergers are often hailed as game-changers, promising synergies, expanded networks, and economies of scale. But for FAST Group—the entity born from the August 2025 merger of Australian parcel delivery firm Sendle, U.S.-based FirstMile, and ACI Logistix—the honeymoon was short-lived. Just months after the deal closed, Sydney-based Federation Asset […]

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Mary O'Connell Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Lean Solutions Group moves beyond staffing with AI-driven workflow and workforce intelligence

Lean Solutions Group has spent the last decade building its reputation as a people-first partner in the logistics industry. Its embedded teams became fixtures inside freight brokerages, 3PLs, and carriers across North America, powering back-office operations and customer service functions with nearshore talent.  But the company’s newest technology announcements, LeanTek AgentEdge and LeanTek Connect, signal […]

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Mary O'Connell Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Acquisition through growth: The shift in logistics growth strategies

Neace Ventures’ acquisition of J&J Transportation Consultants and Thoroughbred Transportation may have flown under the radar when it was announced earlier this year, but it represents something much larger happening across the logistics industry. The Louisville-based private investment firm, traditionally known for its holdings in food, beverage, and consumer brands, has been steadily building out […]

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Mary O'Connell Thursday, November 13, 2025

3PL Systems and Shiplify bring new transparency to LTL accessorials

In less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, even seasoned brokers struggle to quote shipments accurately. The issue rarely lies with the base rate; it’s the hidden accessorial charges that disrupt margins and relationships. Residential deliveries, liftgate requirements, and limited-access locations often go unnoticed until after booking, resulting in rebills, disputes, and frustration for both brokers and shippers. Despite […]

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Mary O'Connell Thursday, November 6, 2025

Why shippers are consolidating their tech stack for long-term growth

Following the pandemic-era logistics boom, shippers found themselves drowning in technology. The rush to digitize supply chains brought an explosion of new tools, each claiming to solve a critical problem, from delivery visibility to customer communication. However, as many soon learned, having more platforms didn’t always mean greater efficiency. Instead, it exacerbated common problems of […]

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Mary O'Connell Thursday, October 16, 2025

How Flexport simplifies complex global trade

Flexport has introduced a new Customs Technology Suite designed to help importers manage tariffs, reduce costs, and navigate increasingly complex trade environments. The launch, part of the company’s broader Fall 2025 technology rollout, adds to a growing portfolio of digital tools aimed at improving visibility and efficiency across global supply chains. The Customs Technology Suite […]

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Mary O'Connell Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Alvys’ $40m Series B streamlining freight operations

Alvys, a logistics software provider, has secured $40 million in a Series B funding round led by RTP Global as it seeks to deepen its impact across the freight and insurance brokerage industries. The company’s approach, combining automation, integrated systems, and AI to simplify complex operations for carriers and brokers, is driving the Series B […]

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Mary O'Connell Thursday, October 9, 2025

Exclusive: Mentium raises $3.2 million to bring modern technology to freight brokerages

The freight industry is full of fragmented workflows, thin margins and outdated technology. Mentium is aiming to change the way freight brokerages operate. The Austin-based startup announced a $3.2 million seed round this week, led by Lerer Hippeau with participation from Matchstick Ventures, Tower Research Capital, Antler, MBA Ventures, and angel investor Michael Witte.  Mentium’s […]

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Mary O'Connell Thursday, September 25, 2025

How Triumph’s platform elevates freight pricing confidence

Triumph is raising the stakes in freight tech with the launch of its integrated Pricing and Performance Intelligence solution, a platform that blends rate prediction, carrier scorecarding, and capacity sourcing into a single tool for brokers. Built on the combined data of Greenscreens.ai and Isometric Technologies (ISO), the new system is designed to help brokers […]

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Mary O'Connell Friday, September 19, 2025

Streamline 3PL fulfillment: Ordoro & Dropstream’s bold move

The Tech Roundup is a weekly rundown of advancements and news in the FreightTech space. This week: Ordoro & DropStream Partner to Streamline 3PL Fulfillment for E-commerce Merchants, PS Transportation Partners with Hyperscale Systems to Eliminate Driver Hold Times with VIC, a Breakthrough Digital Driver Assistant, HERE & Radaro Partner for Next-Gen Route Optimization and […]

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Mary O'Connell Tuesday, September 16, 2025

How CarriersSource transforms shipper data into sales gold

For years, freight sales teams have been swimming in signals but starved of context. A shipper searching for a provider profile on a platform like CarrierSource might indicate upcoming freight needs, but knowing exactly why they’re searching, who inside the company is driving the activity, and how to reach them with the right pitch has […]

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John Paul Hampstead Monday, August 18, 2025

Warehouse data reveals how shippers managed inventory through tariffs

In the first half of 2025, SC Codeworks’ freight activity data revealed the disruptive impact of tariffs on shipping patterns, marking a period of unpredictability for businesses involved in international trade. As shippers anticipated impending cost increases from tariffs, they adopted new strategies that emphasized consolidation of inventories and a subsequent slowdown in import activities. […]

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