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FitzMark’s latest broker acquisition adds trade show logistics capabilities

Broker FitzMark has acquired United Transportation Services, which specializes in third-party logistics for trade shows. The post FitzMark’s latest broker acquisition adds trade show logistics capabilities appeared first on FreightWaves .

FitzMark’s latest broker acquisition adds trade show logistics capabilities

Freight broker FitzMark has acquired United Transportation Services, a firm specializing in trade show logistics, expanding its capabilities in the 3PL sector. UTS, originally based in Aurora, Colorado, was founded in 1998 and provides transportation, packaging, warehousing, and white-glove delivery services to retail and hospitality clients.

Financial details of the $11.9 million deal were not disclosed. FitzMark CEO Bruce Parsons stated that the acquisition will help expand capacity and service offerings, while UTS CEO Bruce Parsons expressed excitement at joining the FitzMark platform. This marks 11 acquisitions for FitzMark since its inception in 2006, indicating an industry trend of growth through consolidation.

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