Australian shipping service provider Sendle has announced a three-way merger with US logistics companies FirstMile and ACI Logistix to form a new entity, FAST Group, that will support e-commerce businesses of all sizes.

Headquartered in California, with teams across the USA, Australia, Canada, India and the Philippines, FAST Group will leverage the combined knowledge, technology, infrastructure and operational experience of the three carriers. Each company will continue to operate under its established brand, all while functioning as a single, integrated and expanded logistics ecosystem.

ACI Logistix CEO Keith Somers will oversee the FAST Group as CEO, and the board will comprise representatives from all three companies.

Somers said, “Each of these three companies has 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 e-commerce landscape.

“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.”

Author Credits- HAZEL KING
Parcel and postal technology INTERNATIONAL