Cass Buys Ocean, Airfreight Audit Specialist AcuAudit

Cass Information Systems has acquired AcuAudit, a company specializing in ocean and international airfreight auditing, from Acuitive Solutions. This acquisition is viewed as a step towards enhancing Cass's capabilities in freight auditing and payment across diverse transportation modes globally. Tony Urban, president of Cass's freight audit group, emphasizes that Cass now possesses leading solutions to cater to the complex needs of large global shippers. In addition to this acquisition, Cass is enhancing its audit offerings through a prior partnership with Brazilian firm Lupeon, broadening its footprint in South America. Phil Marlowe, president of Acuitive, will lend his expertise to Cass, ensuring that the vision for AcuAudit continues to evolve. Post-acquisition, Acuitive plans to focus on improving its expedited shipment routing and multicarrier parcel manifesting services aimed at the retail and fashion sectors. From a transportation perspective, this merger illustrates a significant trend where companies are consolidating to strengthen their operational capabilities. The integration of advanced auditing solutions is critical as supply chains become increasingly complex and globalized. Enhanced auditing can lead to greater accuracy in freight costs and improved compliance, ultimately benefiting customers through reduced operational friction and increased efficiency. The move also reflects a broader strategy within the industry to leverage technology for better data management and financial oversight in logistics, which is essential for optimizing supply chain operations.