Logistics management firm Mercator has purchased Catapult, a Kansas City-based information technology company that provides software platforms for freight forwarders, shippers and carriers.
“With the Catapult solution set, we will enable enterprises to make smarter, real-time decisions at that point in the transportation lifecycle where accurate and fast quotation can make the difference between profit and loss on a shipment,” said David Tibble, Mercator’s executive chairman.
Catapult produces Catapult QMS, QMS Lite, and Spring Board, which enable customers to manage rate quotes and determine optimal carriers for their cargo routes. Catapult’s various services are currently used by more than 25,000 cargo customers worldwide.