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.
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2 past transactions
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 information needs of shippers, carriers, and third parties engaged in international transportation. The publication focuses on providing insights and resources for executives involved in managing international logistics and supply chains, addressing the complexities and challenges of the shipping industry. By delivering relevant content and analysis, American Shipper plays a vital role in helping industry professionals navigate the evolving landscape of global trade.
StakUp
Acquisition in 2019
StakUp Inc., founded in 2014 and based in London, Canada, specializes in developing software tailored for the trucking industry. The company is known for its innovative online performance benchmarking platform, inGauge, which is utilized by the TCA Profitability Program to facilitate the comparison of financial and operational performance among its users. StakUp Inc. provides solutions that enable performance benchmarking, decision-making, forecasting, goal setting, project management, and data aggregation through standardized data surveys and metrics. Operating as a subsidiary of FreightWaves since June 2019, StakUp Inc. aims to enhance operational efficiency and profitability within the trucking sector.
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