Wakeo Acquires LKW WALTER to Expand Visibility Solution

Leveraging this technology, Wakeo will be able to further enhance its road transportation capabilities on both full road and pre/on carriage of multimodal overseas logistics.

June 18, 2024

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Wakeo announces the acquisition of Veroo Software, a LKW WALTER platform, specializing in road transportation management and predictive analytics. This strategic acquisition will further enhance Wakeo's capabilities, offering a more comprehensive and integrated solution to its customers.

“We are thrilled about the acquisition of Veroo Software. This marks a significant milestone in our mission to deliver the most comprehensive and advanced supply chain visibility solutions. Combining our technologies will unlock new potentials for our customers, driving efficiency and innovation in their logistics operations," says Julien Cote, CEO at Wakeo.

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Originating from the Austrian based WALTER GROUP, the transport monitoring software has proved its excellent performance with its technical robustness and is notably used by LKW WALTER one of the European leading transport organizations in Europe with an annual volume of more than 1.7 million FTL on the road and in Combined transport.

Leveraging this technology, Wakeo will be able to further enhance its road transportation capabilities on both full road and pre/on carriage of multimodal overseas logistics.

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