FreightWaves
FreightWaves is a data and content forum dedicated to delivering near-time analytics for the freight market. The company provides a central platform that aggregates billions of data points from various sources, offering insights into multiple modes of freight, including truck, rail, ocean, air, and warehouse. Its primary product, SONAR, is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) analytics tool that enables users to access time-series and geo-based data, facilitating informed decision-making based on real-time market signals. Founded with the aim of enhancing transparency and risk management in the freight sector, FreightWaves assists market participants in taking actionable steps to navigate price volatility and optimize their operations. By serving as a comprehensive resource for aggregated data across North American freight markets, FreightWaves plays a critical role in shaping the logistics and transportation landscape.
American Shipper
Acquisition in 2019
American Shipper, founded by David A. Howard in May 1974, is a trade magazine based in Jacksonville, Florida, that caters to the shipping industry. It provides valuable information for shippers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers involved in international transportation. The publication aims to support executives who manage international logistics and supply chains, offering insights, news, and analysis relevant to the complexities of global shipping.
StakUp
Acquisition in 2019
StakUp Inc. is a software development company based in London, Canada, specializing in the trucking industry. Founded in 2014, it offers an online performance benchmarking platform known as "inGauge," which is utilized by the TCA Profitability Program to facilitate comparisons of financial and operational performance. StakUp's solutions enable users to make informed decisions, manage projects, and aggregate data through standardized surveys and metrics. As of June 2019, StakUp operates as a subsidiary of FreightWaves.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at
support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.