News / US LTL specialist SaaS Transport latest stop on WiseTech Global buying spree

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By Alexander Whiteman

30/05/2018

Logistics software provider WiseTech Global has acquired US transport management system provider SaaS Transportation.

Reports suggest the deal was completed at $2.1m, pushing Sydney-based WiseTech’s spend to $25m on six acquisitions this year.

SaaS Transportation MD Ken Pehanick will retain control of the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight software system supplier. he said: “We are pleased to join WiseTech as it brings us global infrastructure and significant innovation capacity that’ll help accelerate product development and expand our reach.”

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