Allstates WorldCargo introduced it has acquired fellow freight forwarder Promptus for an undisclosed sum.
Miramar, FL-based Promptus is a 3PL targeted on the Latin America, Asia, Europe and Caribbean commerce lanes. The deal offers Allstates WorldCargo an in-house customs brokerage enterprise, permitting it to supply customs clearance and compliance companies to clients.
“With our sturdy home protection, this acquisition positions us to supply seamless options for international clients to entry our coast-to-coast U.S. community, whereas having larger management over customs brokerage companies, enhancing coordination, visibility, and general service reliability,” mentioned Allstates President and CEO Kendra Tanner in a information launch.
The Promptus staff will probably be built-in into Allstates WorldCargo’s U.S. operations.
Orlando, Florida-based Allstates WorldCargo is an air and ocean freight forwarder that additionally supplies warehousing and floor transportation. It operates over 25 areas throughout the U.S.
“Combining our customs brokerage experience with Allstates WorldCargo’s logistics community creates a extra full answer for purchasers working within the Miami market and past,” mentioned Julio Desangles, a Promptus founder.
Allstates acquired Marietta, Georgia-based freight forwarder Saturn Freight Programs final 12 months.
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