Seaport Group acquires Classic Freight Systems

Truck News· August 7, 2026

Seaport Group has acquired Classic Freight Systems, marking a consolidation within the logistics and transportation industry. This transaction involves the transfer of ownership to Seaport Group, potentially impacting service offerings and regional coverage. For the freight and trucking sector, such moves are significant as they reflect ongoing trends of mergers and acquisitions among service providers.

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