Mergers and acquisitions are reshaping the logistics tech landscape. In this episode of Freight Friends, Blythe and Grace Sharkey unpack what recent deals mean for the industry, how SEO strategies are shifting under AI pressure, and what freight markets could look like in the coming months. They also explore the ripple effects for carriers, shippers, and the tech companies caught in the middle. 

Key takeaways: 

• Tech consolidation is reshaping how freight companies compete and collaborate. 
• SEO strategies in logistics are changing fast with AI and shifting consumer behavior. 
• Carriers and shippers are feeling the pressure of an uncertain second half of 2025. 
• Market moves today will set the tone for 2026 freight demand and technology adoption.

LINKS:

• Grace’s Linktree
• FreightGames.io
• "Flexport Tycoon"
• LinkedIn post on Instagram SEO
• Cloudflare fighting against the LLM bots

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