GlobalTranz

What GlobalTranz does

GlobalTranz is a technology-enabled, non-asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Tempe, Arizona (Scottsdale mailing) and originally founded in 2003. The company arranges freight transportation by brokering shipper demand to a carrier network spanning 45,000+ full-truckload carriers, 75+ LTL carriers, and parcel, intermodal and international modes — and layers recurring managed-transportation and warehousing services on top. Its core product is the proprietary GlobalTranz Transportation Management System (TMS), a multi-tenant platform that exists in shipper, carrier, agent and mobile variants, plus ecommerce and enterprise (ERP/WMS) integration modules, providing quote, book, track, rate-comparison and analytics capabilities end-to-end.

GlobalTranz operates a hybrid go-to-market combining a direct enterprise sales force, an independent freight-agent channel (in which agents reportedly scaled gross profit ~500% in year two), the Unishippers franchise network targeting SMBs, and a self-service online quote/track flow. Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based brokerage margins on freight arrangements and managed-transportation service fees; pricing is quote-based rather than publicly tiered. Customer segments span SMBs through enterprise shippers across multiple verticals — automotive, food & beverage, manufacturing, retail/consumer goods, paper & packaging, energy & utilities, oil & gas, and telecommunications.

In 2021 GlobalTranz merged with Worldwide Express under a CVC-led private-equity consortium to form WWEX Group, ranked the 4th largest U.S. freight brokerage with ~$5 billion in annual systemwide revenue, 130,000+ customers, 70 million+ shipments per year, and 2,300+ sales professionals. In March 2026 Thoma Bravo announced the acquisition of WWEX Group and its combination with Auctane (ShipStation, Stamps.com, Metapack, Packlink) to form ShipStation Global — an AI-enabled, end-to-end parcel-and-freight logistics platform serving 3 million+ customers and 3 billion+ shipments annually, with CVC retaining a significant minority stake.

Name

GlobalTranz

Legal name

GlobalTranz Enterprises, LLC

Website

https://globaltranz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

GlobalTranz is a non-asset-based third-party logistics provider that brokers freight across LTL, FTL, parcel and intermodal modes via its proprietary TMS and a network of 45,000+ carriers, serving SMB, mid-market and enterprise shippers as a brand within WWEX Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics & Freight Brokerage

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal) (TLAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Transportation Services (MTS) / Outsourced TMS Operations (TLAIAEAB), Transportation Management Services (TMS-as-a-Service / Managed Transportation) (TLAIANAB), Truckload (TL) Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAB)

Keywords

• Freight brokerage services
• Transportation management software
• Third-party logistics
• Supply chain management
• Less-than-truckload shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Freight Brokerage Services: GlobalTranz acts as a transportation freight broker, arranging transportation of goods by connecting shippers with carriers. Revenue is generated through transaction fees and margins on freight arrangements.
2. 3PL Management Fees: Managed transportation services providing extended involvement over strategic and executional supply chain functions, generating recurring service fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GlobalTranz is a non-asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider and freight broker that arranges the transportation of goods by connecting shippers with a broad network of carriers across LTL, truckload, parcel, intermodal, international, and expedited modes. The company complements its freight brokerage with proprietary cloud-based Transportation Management System (TMS) software, managed transportation services, and warehouse and fulfillment solutions delivered to small, mid-market, and enterprise customers.

Product overview

GlobalTranz is a technology-enabled third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a portfolio of logistics services complemented by its proprietary GlobalTranz TMS technology platform. The platform consists of multiple integrated modules: GlobalTranz TMS for Shippers (the core shipper-facing transportation management system), GlobalTranz TMS for Carriers (carrier-facing TMS), Agent TMS for freight brokers/agents, GlobalTranz Mobile for carriers and drivers, Ecommerce Solutions for online store integration, and Enterprise Integration Services for ERP/WMS connectivity. Together, these products enable end-to-end logistics management from quote through delivery across parcel, LTL, truckload, and international shipping modes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GlobalTranz TMS: Transportation management system for shippers providing quote, book, track, and analyze supply chain and logistics operations.
• GlobalTranz Mobile
• GlobalTranz Agent Program

Products and services

• GlobalTranz TMS for Shippers Cloud-based transportation management system that enables shippers to compare carriers, select service levels, review distribution networks, adjust routes, and manage end-to-end supply chain visibility across multiple transportation modes.
• GlobalTranz TMS for Carriers Carrier-facing TMS platform that enables carriers to manage freight operations, access available loads, and streamline check-in and dispatch workflows within the GlobalTranz network.
• GlobalTranz Agent TMS (Freight Broker Technology) Freight broker technology platform that enables independent freight agents and brokers to manage customer shipments, quote freight, book carriers on behalf of customers, or empower customers to self-serve.
• GlobalTranz Mobile for Carriers and Drivers Mobile application providing carriers and drivers with on-the-go tools to manage freight operations, dispatch, and check-in.
• Ecommerce Solutions Integration solutions enabling ecommerce businesses to connect their online stores with GlobalTranz's shipping and logistics platform for streamlined order fulfillment and shipment management.
• Enterprise Integration Services Integration services connecting GlobalTranz's TMS with customer ERP, WMS, and other enterprise systems to provide unified supply chain visibility and data flow.
• Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipping LTL freight brokerage service that arranges transportation of palletized or smaller freight through GlobalTranz's network of LTL carriers for shippers that do not require a full truckload.
• Truckload Shipping Full truckload freight brokerage service that connects shippers with FTL carriers across the United States using GlobalTranz's network of more than 45,000 truckload carriers.
• Managed Transportation Managed transportation service providing extended involvement over strategic and executional supply chain functions, generating recurring service fees for shippers outsourcing logistics operations.
• Parcel Spend Management Parcel shipping spend management service that helps shippers analyze, audit, and optimize their parcel carrier usage and costs across small package carriers.
• Warehouse & Fulfillment Solutions Warehouse and fulfillment solutions backed by a Warehouse Management System (WMS) providing real-time inventory stats, demand pattern identification, and inventory requirements analysis for shippers.
• Intermodal Transportation Intermodal transportation service combining rail and truck segments to move shipper freight across longer distances with cost and capacity efficiencies.
• International Air & Ocean Shipping International freight forwarding service arranging air and ocean transportation for shippers moving goods across international borders, including customs handling.
• Mexico Cross-Border Shipping Cross-border logistics service for shipments moving between the United States and Mexico, handling customs, drayage, and linehaul coordination.
• Expedited Shipping Time-sensitive expedited shipping service for urgent or time-definite freight requiring rapid pickup and delivery.
• Dedicated Fleet Solutions Dedicated fleet capacity solutions providing shippers with contracted trucking capacity and drivers for predictable, recurring freight requirements.
• Final Mile Delivery Final-mile delivery service for the last leg of distribution, typically for big-and-bulky or business-to-consumer shipments requiring appointment-based delivery.
• White Glove Delivery Services Premium white-glove home delivery service including inside delivery, placement, light assembly, and debris removal for high-value or large-format consumer goods.
• Project Logistics Services Project logistics services for complex, oversized, or specialized freight moves that require customized planning, permits, rigging, and heavy-haul coordination.
• Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain optimization consulting and analysis service that uses data-driven insights to improve network design, modal selection, and overall logistics performance for shippers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save time and money through optimized logistics processes and pre-negotiated carrier rates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ShipStation GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026ShipStation Global is the combined entity formed from the merger of WWEX Group and Auctane, backed by Thoma Bravo with CVC Funds retaining significant minority stake. The platform integrates freight brokerage and parcel shipping technology services across hundreds of carriers.
• AuctanecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Auctane, a leading global technology company empowering businesses with intelligent shipping and fulfillment solutions (brands include ShipStation, Stamps.com, Metapack, Packlink), is being combined with WWEX Group by Thoma Bravo to form ShipStation Global - an AI-powered logistics platform serving over 3 million customers and facilitating more than 3 billion shipments annually.
• Worldwide ExpresscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2021Worldwide Express and GlobalTranz combined in 2021 to form a leading 3PL provider. Tom Madine (CEO of Worldwide Express) leads the combined company as CEO. The combination created market-leading offerings in parcel, LTL, FTL and managed transportation delivered through proprietary shipping technology.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: C.H. Robinson is the largest U.S. third-party logistics provider and freight broker, offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, and managed transportation services with its proprietary Navisphere TMS. It directly competes with GlobalTranz across nearly every service line and customer segment.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt operates one of the largest U.S. truckload and intermodal networks alongside its ICS brokerage and Final Mile services. Its multimodal, technology-driven platform competes directly with GlobalTranz for shipper spend across LTL, FTL, intermodal, and managed transportation.
• Hub Group: Hub Group is an asset-based intermodal and logistics services provider that also operates a non-asset brokerage and managed transportation segment. It directly overlaps with GlobalTranz on intermodal, FTL brokerage, and supply chain solutions.
• Landstar System: Landstar is a non-asset-based freight transportation services company with an agent-based model that is highly comparable to GlobalTranz's independent freight agent program. Both companies broker truckload and LTL freight via a national agent network and rely on owner-operators and third-party carriers rather than owned equipment.
• ArcBest: ArcBest is an integrated logistics company combining asset-based LTL (ABF Freight) with asset-light 3PL and truckload brokerage services. It competes with GlobalTranz in LTL shipping, managed transportation, and truckload brokerage for enterprise customers.
• Echo Global Logistics: Echo is a non-asset-based 3PL providing truckload, LTL, intermodal, and managed transportation with proprietary technology, very similar in structure to GlobalTranz. The two compete for mid-market and enterprise shippers across the same modal mix.
• RXO: RXO is a U.S. freight brokerage spun out from XPO Logistics, focused on truckload brokerage, last-mile delivery, and managed transportation. RXO's brokerage scale and technology investments make it a direct head-to-head competitor with GlobalTranz for enterprise shipper wins.
• Schneider National: Schneider is a large asset-based carrier that has built out a sizable logistics segment covering brokerage, intermodal, and managed transportation. Its integrated model and dedicated capacity compete with GlobalTranz for shipper accounts seeking hybrid asset/broker solutions.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: DSV is a global transport and logistics company offering road, air, sea, and contract logistics services following its Schenker integration. As a broad incumbent, DSV competes with GlobalTranz for enterprise 3PL contracts and large freight forwarding RFPs.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is a global logistics incumbent offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and integrated supply chain solutions across air, sea, and road. It is a broad incumbent whose road and contract logistics services compete with GlobalTranz for multinational customers needing cross-border and multimodal capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors4 records

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M&A11 records

Investments

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