FirstMile, ACI Logistix and Sendle announced the strategic merger of the three entities, to operate under the unified vision and leadership of FAST Group.
Headquartered in California, with teams across the United States, Australia, Canada, India, and the Philippines, FAST Group will leverage the combined knowledge, technology, infrastructure, and operational excellence of FirstMile, ACI Logistix and Sendle and function as a single, integrated and expanded logistics ecosystem.
“Each of these three companies have a proud history of cultivating distinct strengths and deep insights into their respective customer needs. By combining our capabilities under FAST Group, we’re creating a complete and powerful logistics ecosystem that can support customers through their entire growth path, as they adapt and compete in an ever-evolving ecommerce landscape,” says Keith Somers, CEO of FAST Group. “This strategic merger, backed by Federation Asset Management, will bring added benefits for customers across all segments - SMB, mid-market and enterprise - through improved first-mile pickups, faster and complete national distribution and integrated customer support. It also presents exciting opportunities for our partners, including other carriers and technology providers, as we look to deliver more services, more innovation and more national impact.”
Key takeaways:
· FAST Group will serve the full spectrum of e-commerce shipping, supporting businesses from direct-to-consumer brands to international enterprises as they grow in maturity and complexity.
- FirstMile, a mid-market business specialist, will scale its national parcel pickup infrastructure across the integrated group, broadening reach and improving service for all. FirstMile customers will benefit from ACI Logistix’s enterprise-grade logistics capabilities and Sendle’s powerful support and platform integrations.
- ACI Logistix, a pioneer in U.S. national logistics, enhances the group with its enterprise-grade infrastructure, automation and sortation facilities, and diverse delivery capabilities. ACI Logistix customers, in turn, gain from FirstMile’s specialized pickup network and Sendle’s premium support and marketplace integrations.
- Sendle, a disruptor in parcel delivery for small businesses, brings international scale, leading technology platforms, and premium customer support to the group. Sendle customers will now have access to FirstMile’s specialized pickup infrastructure and ACI Logistix’s comprehensive enterprise network.
