{"id":13946,"date":"2026-06-01T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=baadd6abb734f3d33ed7a7f2b8722541"},"modified":"2026-06-01T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:00:00","slug":"wwex-group-and-auctane-complete-merger-creating-leading-logistics-provider-shipstation-global","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=13946","title":{"rendered":"WWEX Group and Auctane Complete Merger, Creating Leading Logistics Provider ShipStation Global"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nThe combination creates the most comprehensive, AI-enabled logistics platform for small and mid-sized businesses<\/i><\/p><\/a><\/a>

DALLAS & AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WWEX Group, a leading third-party logistics provider of parcel and freight services, and Auctane, a global technology company known for products including ShipStation, Stamps.com, Metapack, and Packlink, today announced the successful completion of their merger. The combined company will operate as ShipStation Global and is backed by Thoma Bravo, the world\u2019s largest software-focused investment firm. CVC Funds and other existing WWEX Group investors retain a significant minority stake in the combined company.<\/p>

\nThe merger unites WWEX Group\u2019s freight brokerage platform and network of more than 2,300 sales professionals with Auctane\u2019s AI-powered shipping software, global carrier connectivity, and automation capabilities. Together, the combined company gives growing businesses the operational power, technology, relationships, and scale that have historically been accessible only to the largest players in the industry.<\/p>

\n\u201cSmall and mid-sized businesses have been forced to stitch together multiple tools and relationships just to keep up,\u201d said Tom Madine, CEO of ShipStation Global. \u201cShipStation Global changes that. We\u2019re combining the best AI-powered shipping software in the market with one of the country\u2019s most powerful freight networks \u2014 and we\u2019re building it specifically for the businesses that need it most. Today is the start of something that\u2019s been a long time coming.\u201d<\/p>

\nSetting a New Standard for Logistics<\/b><\/p>

\nThe logistics industry is at an inflection point. As technology advances and supply chains grow more complex, the gap between large enterprises and growing businesses continues to widen. ShipStation Global was built to close that gap by giving small and mid-sized businesses the data, intelligent automation, and expert support they need to remain nimble and unlock value across the entire supply chain.<\/p>

\nShipStation Global serves more than 3 million customers and moves over 3 billion shipments per year, leveraging a partner network of more than 75 less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers; 350 regional, national, and international carriers; 600 technology partners; and 45,000 truckload carriers. The Company connects logistics across parcel, LTL, truckload, and global shipping all in a single, integrated platform.<\/p>

\n\"The combination of Auctane and WWEX Group comes at a pivotal moment, as AI fundamentally changes the way organizations are able to manage their shipping and logistics operations,\" said Brian Jaffee, a Partner at Thoma Bravo. \"ShipStation Global brings together AI-powered shipping software and best-in-class freight and parcel services in a way that gives businesses of every size the tools and scale to compete. We are excited to support the ShipStation Global team as they build the category-defining, intelligent platform for modern logistics.\"<\/p>

\n\u201cWe are thrilled to continue our journey with WWEX Group as part of this new, expanded platform,\u201d said Aaron Dupuis, a Managing Partner at CVC. \u201cBy uniting WWEX Group\u2019s commercial engine with Auctane\u2019s global software footprint, we are creating a company with the reach, technology, and talent to deliver real results for customers \u2014 and we look forward to supporting ShipStation Global\u2019s next chapter of growth.\u201d<\/p>

\nShipStation Global\u2019s portfolio includes ShipStation, Stamps.com, Metapack, Packlink, Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz, Unishippers, JEAR Logistics, and BLX Logistics. The Company will be based in Texas, with offices in Dallas and Austin.<\/p>

\nKirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor to Thoma Bravo and Auctane. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC served as joint lead financial advisors to WWEX Group. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and UBS Investment Bank also acted as financial advisors to WWEX Group. Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal advisor to CVC and WWEX Group.<\/p>

\nAbout ShipStation Global<\/b><\/p>

\nShipStation Global is the #1 intelligent logistics platform for small and mid-sized shippers. We power millions of businesses and billions of shipments annually \u2014 giving growing companies the scale, technology, and expert support they need to use logistics as a competitive advantage. We operate a portfolio of trusted brands across shipping, freight, and fulfillment, with a commitment to building the most comprehensive end-to-end logistics platform in the market. Because when logistics works, businesses win. ShipStation Global brands include ShipStation, Stamps.com, Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz, Metapack, Packlink, Unishippers, JEAR Logistics, and BLX Logistics. Learn more at www.shipstationglobal.com<\/a>.<\/p>

\nAbout Thoma Bravo<\/b><\/p>

\nThoma Bravo is the world\u2019s largest software-focused investment firm, with more than $172 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026. Partnering with some of the world\u2019s most sophisticated investors, Thoma Bravo\u2019s private equity and private credit platforms reflect a focused investment strategy, supported by disciplined execution, deep sector expertise and leadership continuity. Over the past 20-plus years, Thoma Bravo has acquired or invested in approximately 590 software and technology companies, representing approximately $320 billion of aggregate enterprise value (including control and non-control investments, as well as add-on acquisitions). Learn more at thomabravo.com<\/a> and on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>

\nAbout CVC<\/b><\/p>

\nCVC is a leading global private markets manager with a strong presence across private equity, secondaries, credit, and infrastructure. CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII was among the consortium of investors from which Thoma Bravo acquired WWEX Group, and CVC Funds retain a significant minority stake in ShipStation Global. Learn more at cvc.com<\/a>.<\/p> Contacts<\/b>

\nFor ShipStation Global<\/i>Emilie Bingham\nmedia@shipstation.com<\/a><\/p>

\nFor Thoma Bravo<\/i>Megan Frank\n+1 212-731-4778\nmfrank@thomabravo.com<\/a><\/p>

\nFGS Global\nAkash Lodh\n+1 202-758-4263\nThomaBravo-US@fgsglobal.com<\/a><\/p>

\nFor CVC<\/i>Nick Board\nDirector, Communications\nnboard@cvc.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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