Sheer Logistics, a provider of managed transportation services, 4PL freight brokerage, value-based logistics technology, TMS as well as Integration Platform as a Service (IPaaS) designed specifically for mid-market businesses It has recently made an announcement of the acquisition from CargoBarn, a tech-enabled third-party logistics company (3PL) located in Atlanta, GA. CargoBarn is a full-service truckload brokerage as well as expedited, drayage and a variety of other special services.
The acquisition will improve Sheer’s already existing 3PL and brokerage for freight offering with the addition of CargoBarn’s extensive and complimentary customers, vast transportation networks, sales and operational teams, as well as a geographical presence. It also adds to Sheer Logistics’ core 4PL/Managed Transportation Services. CargoBarn’s expertise in freight brokerage provides more depth and breadth the managed capacity solutions Sheer Logistics provides to many of its 4PL/Managed Transport Services clients. The new entity will operate eventually as a Sheer Logistics brand.
“CargoBarn stands out within a highly competitive logistics industry with its constant commitment to providing shippers smooth and stress-free transport services,” said Joel Gard as director of Sheer Logistics. “I am delighted to announce the addition of CargoBarn into our Sheer Logistics team. We will provide improved 3PL and managed 4PL Transportation services to aid our customers with the most difficult logistics issues and ensure their ongoing success.”
In 2007, CargoBarn was founded within Fresno, CA by logistics industry veteran Cameron Baird, CargoBarn quickly increased its operations, and added office locations in Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, and Jacksonville, FL. CargoBarn was named the second-fastest growing company within the logistics and Transportation category nationwide in 2012 Inc. magazine 500|5000, which is an exclusive list of the most rapidly growing companies within the U.S.
“I could not be more proud of the business we established within CargoBarn,” said Baird. “By merging the two companies, Sheer Logistics, we can provide our carriers, customers and staff a diverse range of services, as well as more growth opportunities. I’m handing over the reins to Joel as the CEO of the merged company, in the hope that our common values and integrated business model are the catalyst for the next exciting section of CargoBarn’s story.” CargoBarn tale.”
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Nick Fryer
Sheer Logistics
Email: nick.fryer@sheerlogistics.com