News / Forward Solutions acquired by three leading UK forwarders

Christopher Hewlett

By Gavin van Marle

20/05/2024

UK freight software supplier Forward Solutions has been acquired by a consortium of three local freight forwarders.

Described as a reaction in part to the increasing dominance of software giants, as well as the emerging breed of digital-first forwarders, three UK forwarders have formed a holding company to acquire Forward Solutions from its current owner Freight Software Group.

The newly created Forward Computers Alliance is comprised of two existing Forward Solutions clients – Woodland Group and Cardinal Partnership – as well as ...

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