Three third-party logistics (3PL) providers – Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz, and Unishippers – announced Tuesday they had a new corporate identity – WWEX Group.
The result of a multi-year acquisition strategy and integration effort, the new group is the second largest privately held logistics company in the U.S. with nearly $5 billion in systemwide revenue. Previously, the three companies existed separately, with separate customer segments and product offerings. The new identity allows the three organizations to come together into one cohesive culture, officials said.
“Through our family of brands, WWEX Group offers the most far-reaching distribution model, the best talent, industry-leading carrier relationships, proprietary technology and the most comprehensive suite of shipping options in the industry,” Tom Madine, CEO of WWEX Group, said. “We have the scale and skills to deploy more resources and create better offerings for each customer segment and shipping need, while also working more efficiently with our carrier partners.”
WWEX Group’s 121,000 customers have access to solutions, technology, competitive rates and trusted relationships, the company said. The group’s companies offer SMB, mid-market and large enterprise customers with shipping solutions including parcel, less than truckload, full truckload, managed transportation and expedited. The three companies will continue to operate as brands for WWEX Group but be connected through a consolidated infrastructure including the group’s proprietary SpeedShip technology platform.
“We are in a prime position to double down on our focus on small business and mid-market customers,” Madine said. “The mid-market has been a traditionally underserved and overlooked segment that requires customized strategies, best-in-class service and managed solutions to meet their unique needs — and WWEX Group is the ideal partner to do just that.”