BluJay Solutions, a provider of global supply chain software and services, that announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Raven Logistics to acquire 100 percent of the rail TMS and managed services company. Raven is a logistics management company focused on rail transportation, offering a railroad SaaS solution and managed services for the North American shipper market. 

“As a best-in-class rail transportation solution provider, Raven brings exceptional complementary expertise to provide our collective customers with end-to-end multimodal transportation solutions. With this acquisition, we continue BluJay’s strategy to invest in the data, networks, and applications that enable frictionless supply chains,” said Andrew Kirkwood, CEO of BluJay Solutions. “We are delighted to announce this agreement and soon welcome the Raven Logistics team and customers to BluJay.” 

“Raven is excited to join forces with BluJay. Our combined capabilities present a unique value to our customers – one multi-modal solution to rate, ship and track across all transportation modes.” said  Duane Kuzak, CEO of Raven Logistics. “As a BluJay partner since 2019, we have already seen the synergies of our best-in-class solutions and the benefits to customers, as well as the collaboration between our people. We look forward to joining the team and enhancing our customers’ experiences.” 

Raven offers shippers solutions including a rate optimization tool, with data flowing from rating, to billing, tracking and demurrage to audit and pay, for both inbound and outbound transportation. Raven customers will continue to receive service from the Raven team, now enhanced through the acquisition by BluJay. Raven is headquartered in Naples, FL with a second office located in Keego Harbor, MI. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021. 

About BluJay Solutions 

BluJay Solutions helps companies around the world achieve excellence in logistics and trade compliance - it’s in our DNA. Through a blend of Data, Networks, and Applications, delivered in the BluJay Way, our DNA platform powers the Frictionless Supply Chain for thousands of the world’s leading manufacturers, retailers, distributors, freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and logistics service providers.