Welcome to the Unishippers Press Room. Here you'll find information about Unishippers, the latest press releases and recent awards received.

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Press Releases

Unishippers Announces Veterans Franchise Giveaway
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC announced today the launch of a contest that will award a military veteran a free National Franchise. Unishippers' new National Franchise model allows franchisees to run his or her business from anywhere in the country and serve B2B customers nationwide. (April 23, 2013)

Unishippers Introduces Online Full Truckload Quoting and Booking
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC recently announced the launch of its newest online capability allowing customers to quote and order Full Truckload (FTL) with the ease of a few clicks. (March 19, 2013)

Third Party Logistics Provider Recognized in 2012 Top 25 Freight Brokerage Firms Rankings
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC was recognized in Transport Topics' "2012 Top 25 Freight Brokerage Firms" for its third year in a row. Rising several spots since the 2011 ranking, Unishippers was ranked No. 7 on this year's list. (March 8, 2013)

Five Ways Small to Mid-Sized Businesses Can Save on Inbound Freight
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC offers tips for controlling inbound freight costs and hassles. (March 4, 2013)

Unishippers Ranks #38 in Franchise Business Review's Top 50 Franchises
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC announced it's ranking of No.38 in the more than 250 units category on the Franchise Business Reviews prestigious 2013 Top 50 franchises list. The award is based on satisfaction ratings by franchise operators. (March 1, 2013)

Carrier of the Year Awards Presented at Unishippers Annual Convention
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, recognized UPS Freight^®, Saia^®, AAA Cooper^®, Estes and YRC Worldwide, Inc^® as their 2012 Carrier of the Year Award winners during its Annual Convention on January 18, 2013 in Orlando, FL. (February 06, 2013)

Create a Smooth Holiday Shipping Experience with Tips from Unishippers
The busy shipping season for manufacturers, retailers is fast approaching. Even other types of small and mid-size businesses are ramping up to ship thank you gifts to loyal vendors and clients. Read the information and tips from Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC to help your business avoid lost, delayed or damaged parcels. (November 6, 2012)

To Ship or Not to Ship: Unishippers Answers Small Business Shipping Cans and Cant's
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC offers some small package and heavy freight dos and don'ts to help business owners in shipping alcohol, tobacco, food, and hazardous materials. (September 12, 2012)

Unishippers Makes Inbound Logistics Magazine's "3PLs to Watch" List
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC was recently included on Inbound Logistics magazine's annual Readers' Choice Top 10 3PL Excellence Award "3PLs to Watch" list for 2012. (September 5, 2012)

Unishippers Launches New National Franchise Model
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC is rolling out its new national franchise model without geographic boundaries. After selling out all of its original available geographic-based territories, it is modifying the concept of "territories," allowing existing and new franchisees to serve b2b customers anywhere in the country. (August 14, 2012)

Unishippers Offers Expert Logistics Advice in Time of High Gas Prices
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC is offering expert shipping advice to the many small businesses that are being severely affected by high gasoline prices. (March 27, 2012)

Unishippers Ranks #40 in Franchise Business Review's Top 50 Franchises
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC announced it's ranking of No.40 in the more than 200 units category on the Franchise Business Reviews prestigious 2012 Top 50 franchises list. The award is based on satisfaction ratings by franchise operators. (March 6, 2012)

Unishippers Celebrates 25th Year with Exciting Expansion
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. In celebration of their landmark anniversary, the leading logistics franchise company will roll out a new franchise opportunity that will create room for additional franchises to be sold throughout the United States in Spring, 2012. (March 1, 2012)

Carrier of the Year Awards Presented at Unishippers Annual Convention
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, recognized Estes, SAIA, YRC Freight, R+L and AAA Cooper as their 2011 Carrier of the Year Award winners during its Annual Convention on January 27, 2012 in Salt Lake City, UT. (February 22, 2012)

Nation's Largest Shipping Reseller, Unishippers, Launches New Freight Manager
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, announced the launch of an upgraded Freight Manager, its online LTL transportation management tool geared towards improving overall usability and efficiency for the franchise system and its customers across the country. (January 10, 2012)

Unishippers Ranked on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 List
For the fifth consecutive year, Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, was ranked in the annual Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500. Unishippers 2012 rank came in at number 211 on the overall list as well as at number 33 on their list of low-cost franchises. (December 28, 2011)

Hassle-Free Holiday Shipping Tips from Unishippers
With the end of the year and the holidays upon us, the last thing anyone wants to deal with are the potential shipping inconveniences that accompany a heavy shipping season. Read the information and tips from Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC to help your business eliminate these issues. (November 11, 2011)

Unishippers Listed as One of Top 200 Franchises
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC was recently ranked in the 2011 Franchise Times' Top 200 Franchise Systems. The list compiled the top 200 systems worldwide based on their sales. (October 31, 2011)

Customer Service Can Make or Break Your Company
In today's competitive business world it isn't enough to simply provide the lowest prices to customers. Superior customer service can make or break your company. Unishippers of Houston provides tips to help small and mid-sized businesses provide the best customer service. (August 16, 2011)

Nation's Largest Shipping Reseller Offers Expert Logistics Advice for Shipping Overseas
In the global marketplace, international shipping provides an ever increasing growth opportunity. Many small businesses are intimidated by the complexity of exporting and importing regulations, paperwork and associated cost. A little advice and foresight on the front end can help prevent unnecessary mistakes, fees and stress. With this in mind, Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, offers expert international shipping advice for small to mid-size businesses. (July 21, 2011)

Unishippers Offers Expert Logistics Advice in Time of High Gas Prices
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC is offering expert shipping advice to the many small businesses that are being severely affected by high gasoline prices. Unishippers is the expert on how small businesses can ship smartly and save, especially during times of high gas prices. (March 23, 2011)

Unishippers Wins 2011 Franchise Award
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC received Franchise Business Review's 2011 Franchisee Satisfaction Award at the International Franchise Association (IFA) 51st Annual Convention in Las Vegas on February 13-16, 2011. The award is based on satisfaction ratings by franchise operators. (March 3, 2011)

Unishippers Announces New Leadership
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC recently announced a changing of the guard with two key leadership position shifts within their C-level executive team. Kevin Lathrop, Unishippers current Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, has been named President of Unishippers. In conjunction with this change, Dan Lockwood, Unishippers' former President, will now be serving as Chief Executive Officer. (February 1, 2011)

Unishippers Receives AllBusiness AllStar Award
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC was recently ranked No. 93 on the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise rankings. The list compiles the 300 "best of the best" franchises for 2011. (January 25, 2011)

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