What Flat World Global Solutions does

Flat World Global Solutions is a privately held US third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 2006 and headquartered in O'Fallon, Missouri, employing between 101 and 250 people. The company streamlines supply chains for companies with inventory to move — spanning manufacturing, retail, distribution, e-commerce, and international shippers — offering domestic shipping, international shipping, truckload solutions (including the RVX over-dimensional freight product, freight brokerage, specialized freight, and flatbed), project management, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage and compliance, e-commerce/ASM, and sustainable supply chain management.

The company operates a proprietary technology stack of five named platforms — Pipeline (a Transportation Management System providing 360-degree supply chain visibility, carrier rate comparison, bill of lading and label generation, and electronic pickup requests), Pangea (a shipment execution platform with a unified tracking dashboard), Hive (a supply chain management platform), Air2Post (air freight execution), and Truckload Exchange (truckload freight matching). Supporting these platforms is a six-facility US warehouse network totaling 454,866 square feet across St. Louis, Houston, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, and Atlanta, with locations deliberately sited near major airports and the Port of Houston. The company also does business as RAM International and maintains a related-entity presence via Prologue Technology.

Flat World generates revenue almost entirely through transaction-based fees for logistics services rendered — freight brokerage, transportation management, warehousing, storage, handling, and accessorial services — rather than through subscription fees or long-term contracts. Pricing is quote-driven per shipment, with storage billed monthly per package or agreed unit and handling billed on receipt of goods. The go-to-market model is sales-led and consultative, pursuing enterprise and mid-market clients through direct outreach, website inquiries, and content-driven demand generation (industry blog, '2 Minutes Flat' executive newsletter, case studies, and trade-show presence). A strategic integration partnership with Roanoke Insurance Group embeds single-shipment cargo insurance inside Pipeline.

Name

Flat World Global Solutions

Legal name

Flat World Global Solutions

Website

https://flatworldgs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Flat World Global Solutions is a US third-party logistics provider using a proprietary five-platform TMS stack (Pipeline, Pangea, Hive, Air2Post, Truckload Exchange) and six warehouse facilities totaling 454,866 sq ft to deliver freight brokerage, warehousing, customs brokerage, and supply chain services to manufacturing, retail, distribution, and e-commerce clients on a contract-free, transaction-based model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Warehousing and Storage (493), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-Service) (TLAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border Transportation Management (Customs-Integrated) (TLAIAEAI), Cross-Border & Trade Compliance Management (Customs, Duty, Documentation) (TLAIABAD), Cross-Border E-commerce Fulfillment (DDP/DDU, International Parcel Inject) (TLAIADAG), Project Cargo Forwarding & Multimodal Coordination (Air/Sea/Road/Rail) (TLAIAKAB)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Freight brokerage
• Transportation management
• Warehousing distribution
• Customs brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

O Fallon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Logistics and Freight Services: Transaction-based fees for freight brokerage, transportation management, warehousing, and distribution services. The company does not charge subscription or contract fees, instead charging for logistics services rendered including transportation, storage, handling, and accessorial services.
2. Warehousing and Storage: Monthly storage charges per package or agreed unit, billed on anniversary basis. Handling charges cover receiving, placing, and returning goods to warehouse door. Additional charges for special services including labor, materials, and after-hours operations.
3. Freight Insurance Integration: Facilitates freight insurance through partnership with Roanoke Insurance Group, providing cargo insurance to clients with rates integrated into the TMS platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Flat World Global Solutions is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider that streamlines supply chains for companies with inventory to move. It bundles proprietary technology (Pipeline TMS, Pangea, Hive, Air2Post, Truckload Exchange) with end-to-end logistics services—domestic and international shipping, freight brokerage, truckload and specialized freight, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, e-commerce fulfillment, and project management—priced transactionally without subscription or contract fees.

Product overview

Flat World Global Solutions offers a suite of proprietary technology products for third-party logistics (3PL) services. The core product portfolio includes Pipeline (Transportation Management System), Pangea (Shipment Execution Platform), Hive, Air2Post, and Truckload Exchange. These technologies integrate with their logistics services—domestic and international shipping, truckload solutions (including RVX over-dimensional freight, freight brokerage, specialized freight, and flatbed freight), project management, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage and compliance, e-commerce fulfillment, and sustainable supply chain management. The technology stack provides users with centralized dashboards for visibility into shipping progress and project updates, enabling route optimization, carrier selection, and comprehensive supply chain data analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pipeline: Transportation Management System (TMS) platform for managing logistics operations, viewing shipping progress, and project updates on a single dashboard.
• Pangea
• Hive
• Air2Post
• Truckload Exchange
• RVX

Products and services

• Domestic Shipping Domestic freight shipping services for moving inventory across U.S. lanes, supported by the Pipeline TMS for visibility, rate comparison, and shipment management.
• International Shipping Cross-border freight forwarding and international logistics services, including air and ocean freight, customs clearance, and trade compliance support.
• Freight Brokerage (Over the Road) Over-the-road freight brokerage connecting shippers with motor carriers, leveraging Flat World's carrier-agnostic network and rate-negotiation capabilities.
• Specialized Freight Specialized freight transportation services for cargo requiring handling beyond standard over-the-road trucking.
• Flatbed Freight Flatbed trucking services for oversized or open-bed cargo that cannot be containerized.
• RVX – Over-Dimensional Freight (RV Parts Shipping) Over-dimensional freight shipping solution specialized for RV parts, branded as RVX.
• Project Management Logistics project management services coordinating complex, multi-mode transportation and supply chain initiatives on behalf of clients.
• Warehousing & Distribution Warehouse storage and distribution services across six U.S. facilities (Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, St. Louis) totaling approximately 454,866 square feet, with monthly per-package storage charges and per-receipt handling fees.
• Customs Brokerage & Compliance Customs brokerage and regulatory compliance services for importers and exporters, supporting tariff classification, customs clearance, and trade compliance.
• E-Commerce / ASM (Assessment and Sortation Management) Assessment and Sortation Management services for e-commerce retailers, supporting fulfillment and cross-border online sales logistics.
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management Advisory and operational services supporting sustainable and nearshoring-oriented supply chain strategies for clients.
• Pipeline Transportation Management System (TMS) Proprietary Transportation Management System providing 360-degree supply chain visibility, carrier rate comparison, bill of lading generation, shipping label creation, electronic pickup requests, and reporting for domestic and international shipments.
• Pangea Shipment Execution Platform Proprietary shipment execution platform providing centralized visibility into shipping progress and project updates for domestic and international shipments on a single dashboard.
• Hive Logistics Technology Platform Proprietary logistics technology platform used for supply chain management across Flat World's service portfolio.
• Air2Post Air Freight Platform Proprietary air freight management and execution platform for handling air shipments.
• Truckload Exchange Proprietary truckload freight matching and management platform for connecting shippers with truckload capacity.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Roanoke Insurance GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership providing cargo insurance services integrated directly into Flat World's Pipeline TMS platform. Clients can purchase single-shipment insurance coverage within the TMS, with coverage automatically calculated including goods value, freight charges plus 10% for handling fees. Exclusions apply for commodities including marble, granite, scrap, used goods, perishables, windows, and glassware. Maximum coverage of $250,000 per shipment with options for higher coverage upon underwriter approval.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Echo Global Logistics: Tech-enabled non-asset 3PL offering truckload brokerage, managed transportation, and warehousing with proprietary TMS — closely comparable to Flat World's asset-light brokerage-plus-tech model.
• SEKO Logistics: Mid-market global 3PL offering freight forwarding, customs brokerage, e-commerce fulfillment, and warehousing — a strong peer given Flat World's cross-border, customs, and warehousing capabilities.
• Coyote Logistics: Non-asset freight brokerage and 3PL owned by UPS, providing truckload, LTL, intermodal, and managed transportation with technology-driven carrier matching — direct competitor in the mid-market freight brokerage segment.
• Worldwide Express: Mid-market focused non-asset 3PL offering LTL, truckload, logistics, and managed transportation solutions with a similar sales-led, multi-modal service approach to Flat World.
• GlobalTranz (Worldwide Express Group): Non-asset freight brokerage and 3PL serving mid-market shippers with LTL, truckload, intermodal, and technology-enabled managed transportation — overlapping customer profile and service mix with Flat World.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global freight forwarding and 3PL with air, sea, road, and warehousing services. Acquired Schenker to scale North American road and contract logistics — competes for international and cross-border contracts.
• RXO: Major asset-light brokerage and last-mile provider spun off from XPO, offering truckload, LTL, and managed transportation with the XPO/Truckload Exchange-style platform — a scaled direct competitor.
• C.H. Robinson: Largest North American non-asset 3PL offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean/air forwarding, and managed services through Navisphere TMS — broad incumbent competing against Flat World for mid-market and enterprise contracts.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Top-tier global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with extensive air, ocean, road, and warehousing capabilities — competes with Flat World for cross-border and customs brokerage business.

Emerging players

• Transplace / Uber Freight: Digital-first managed transportation and brokerage platform combining Transplace's TMS heritage with Uber Freight's marketplace — emerging technology-enabled competitor in the same mid-market segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flat-world-supply-chain

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Flat World Global Solutions