Logistics Franchising Blog

Unishippers Named a Most Profitable Franchise of 2023 by Franchise Business Review

Dallas, Texas, October 2023 – Unishippers was identified by Franchise Business Review as one of just 50 franchise brands to be named an award-winning franchise in its 2023 report on the Most Profitable Franchises. Unishippers, a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) provider, puts small to mid-sized businesses in control of their shipping and motivated sales professionals…
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What does it take and cost to start a logistics franchise business?

Starting a logistics franchise business can provide you with a career and life upgrade with unlimited earning potential. Logistics is a recession-resistant industry and owning your own franchise allows you to create a work-life balance that is defined by you. Before partnering with a logistics company and starting your own business, there are many things…
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Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz, and Unishippers Band Together to Establish the WWEX Group

Logistics ManagementBy Jeff BermanOctober 2, 2023 A trio of well-known logistics services providers – Dallas-based privately held freight brokerage and authorized UPS reseller Worldwide Express, Phoenix-based GlobalTranz, a full-service 3PL focused on freight brokerage and technology, and Dallas-based Unishippers, the second-largest privately held freight brokerage in the country – announced today they are collaborating on…
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Introducing WWEX Group: Second-Largest Privately Held 3PL Unites Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers

DALLAS (October 2, 2023) — Leading third-party logistics (3PL) providers Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers today unveiled a new corporate identity, WWEX Group. A culmination of a multi-year acquisition strategy and integration effort, WWEX Group is the second-largest privately held logistics company in the U.S. with nearly $5 billion in systemwide revenue. Prior to acquisitions…
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Unishippers Named to Franchise Business Review’s 2023 Culture100 List

DALLAS, TEXAS (September 22, 2023)  — Unishippers was recently named to Franchise Business Review’s fourth annual “Culture100” list. The list recognizes the top 100 franchise brands in a 2023 report on the Best Franchise Cultures. Unishippers, a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) provider, puts small to mid-sized businesses in control of their shipping and motivated sales…
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7 Ways a Logistics Franchise Owner Differs from a Freight Broker

The shipping and logistics industry offers many opportunities for motivated sales professionals looking to advance their careers in a growing field. Products will always need to be moved from one location to another, and companies will require ongoing support with their logistics operations. It’s important to understand, however, that two related job titles in shipping…
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