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    Marine Logistics Company for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, USA

    Freight forwarder (NVOCC & OFF) certified by Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)
    Acquisition of a U. S. -based NVOCC/OFF company. 1. Introduction: We are offering an opportunity to acquire a U. S. based logistics company holding a valid Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) & Ocean Freight Forwarder licenses to run existing operations. This acquisition is a strategic move aimed at expanding our international footprint and offering direct U. S. inbound and outbound ocean freight services to our existing and future clients. 2. About: • Headquarters: Fort Lauderdale, Florida. • Years in operation: 6 years. • Specialization: Ocean freight. 3. Objectives of the acquisition. • Obtain immediate entry into the U. S. freight forwarding market. • Operate under a valid NVOCC license issued by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) • Establish direct relationships with U. S. ports, carriers, and shippers. • Create a U. S. logistics hub for transpacific and transatlantic trade. • Leverage the company’s existing client base, local knowledge, and regulatory compliance. 4. Target company criteria. We are seeking a U. S. based company with the following profile: • FMC-approved NVOCC license active and in good standing. • U. S. incorporation. • Clean compliance history with FMC and U. S. customs. • Optionally: Existing contracts or relationships with customers, vendors, or overseas agents. • Ideally: Experience in handling exports from the U. S. 5. Proposed deal structure: • Transaction Type: Asset or share purchase (flexible based on seller preference) • Target timeline: 30–45 days from agreement. • Due diligence: Legal, financial, operational, and compliance review. • Transition support: Optional retention of key staff for a limited transition period. • Offer range: $ 390,000 – based on license value, company assets, and revenue history. 6. Strategic benefits: • Full regulatory access to the U. S. market under FMC/NVOCC compliance. • End-to-end global logistics coverage from U. S. and vice versa. • Enhanced value proposition to multinational clients. • Diversification of routes, services, and foreign exchange risk. • Direct service offerings without third-party NVOCC reliance. 7. Conclusion: We view this acquisition as a mutually beneficial partnership, offering the seller a seamless exit or strategic alliance while enabling them to serve the U. S. market with enhanced capabilities. We are committed to full regulatory compliance and long-term investment in U. S. operations.
    8.2   Fort Lauderdale
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Business for Sale
    USD 390 K
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    Freight Forwarder Seeking Loan in Columbia, USA

    Automated freight brokerage and logistics SaaS development company seek an investor.
    Clients include Amazon, JB Hunt, Zuum Transportation, and Schneider. The growth rate is expected at 55% based on advanced social media ads. Member of T. I. A. and received Certified Performance Award.
    Automated freight brokerage and logistics SaaS development company seek an investor.
    7.3   Columbia
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 600 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    23 %
    Business Loan
    USD 250 K at 14%
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    Profitable Freight Forwarder Investment Opportunity in Chicago, USA

    Freight brokerage with 60-70 active clients and a network of 2,400 trucking companies seeks investment.
    Freight brokerage for ground transportation with 60-70 active clients. - Have a network of 2,400 trucking companies. - We are the middlemen between distributors and trucking companies. - We aim to expand the business further. - We are expecting to grow by 30 to 50% within the next year.
    7.2   Chicago
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 1.5 million
    EBITDA Margin
    20 - 30 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 1.3 Mn for 50%
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    Profitable Freight Forwarder Investment Opportunity in Chicago, USA

    Freight brokerage with 60-70 active clients and a network of 2,400 trucking companies seeks investment.
    Freight brokerage for ground transportation with 60-70 active clients. - Have a network of 2,400 trucking companies. - We are the middlemen between distributors and trucking companies. - We aim to expand the business further. - We are expecting to grow by 30 to 50% within the next year.
    7.2   Chicago
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 1.5 million
    EBITDA Margin
    20 - 30 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 1.3 Mn for 50%
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    Newly Established Courier Shop for Sale in Colorado Springs, USA

    Acquire a popular franchise offering printing, shipping, design, and mailbox services for individuals, small businesses.
    Newly established franchisee of a popular nationwide brand offering printing, shipping & packaging, mailboxes, and design services. Client base: - Growing customer pool of local businesses, e-commerce sellers, and residents with repeat printing, shipping, and mailbox needs. - Recurring mailbox clients provide steady monthly revenue. Revenue model: - Printing & marketing materials (business cards, flyers, banners and signs). - Shipping & packaging (UPS, FedEx, DHL and USPS services). - Mailbox rentals & virtual mail (recurring monthly income). - Graphic design services (logos, brand packages, marketing support). Business relationships: - Partnerships with major shipping carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL and USPS). - Franchise support from corporate for training, marketing, and operations. - Backed by a trusted international franchise brand with decades of recognition in the printing and shipping industry. Growth potential: - Store is less than 1 year old, already on track for ~USD 340K in annualized revenue, with room to scale via B2B contracts, community outreach, and expanded marketing. Promoter/owner background: - The current owner has entrepreneurial experience in design, marketing, and operations, which has helped build strong customer relationships and community trust quickly.
    Acquire a popular franchise offering printing, shipping, design, and mailbox services for individuals, small businesses.
    8.8   Colorado Springs
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 84 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    10 - 20 %
    Business for Sale
    USD 145 K
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    Freight & Logistics Company for Sale in New Jersey, USA

    High End White Glove Furniture Delivery & Warehousing company having tie ups with 25 clients.
    Our services include receiving and inspection, storage, white glove delivery and custom installations. - 25 clients, growth rate at 5% we have many designer showrooms. - Designers who use our services throughout the NYC Metropolitan area and we have the ability to ship any where in the continental states.
    6.8   New Jersey
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 540 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    10 - 20 %
    Business for Sale
    USD 250 K
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    Profitable Last Mile Delivery Company for Sale in Austin, USA

    For sale: Established last mile delivery company servicing the Austin area having 15 regular clients.
    We have 15 regular and consistent customers in our business. - On an approximation, our delivery is to 33% of scheduled routes, the rest are on-demand services. - Our clients pay regularly, and the company has been growing in a very steady and consistent manner.
    6.9   Austin
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 156 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    40 %
    Business for Sale
    USD 150 K
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    Freight & Logistics Company for Sale in Houston, USA

    For sale: International and Domestic transportation and logistics company based in Houston, USA.
    A transportation and logistics company based in USA, that has been operating since 2016. - We provide domestic and international trade and transportation options. The 3 mediums through which we provide transportation is through land, air and ocean. - We extend our services to the following regions - North, Central and Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa. - Apart from transportation we also provide assistance in warehouse, and provide our expertise in compliance and customs. - We have both domestic and international clients operating in various industries. - Our company is a member of the World Cargo Association.
    7.3   Houston
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 2 million
    EBITDA Margin
    20 %
    Business for Sale
    USD 1.8 Mn
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    Warehousing Company for Sale in Yuba City, USA

    Acquire a 174,000 sq ft cold storage 3PL facility in Yuba City, California.
    We are a distribution fulfillment facility that provides 3PL cold storage services to regional, national, and international companies. Our proximity to the Port Of Oakland, CA makes our facility ideal for international inbound and outbound distribution of frozen finished food products.
    Acquire a 174,000 sq ft cold storage 3PL facility in Yuba City, California.
    7.2   Yuba City
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 1.8 million
    EBITDA Margin
    0 - 10 %
    Business for Sale
    USD 15 Mn
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    Profitable Self Storage Company for Sale in Los Angeles, USA

    Public storage and individual alarmed vaults business for sale in Los Angeles.
    150 clients, over half known globally by one name, with a net worth of over $200B, 100% ARR, 48% margins, low churn, recession, inflation & pandemic proof. - Best-in-class reputation, high margins, low churn, low headcount, high revenue per employee, world-class clientele, and best-in-class reputation. - Low client acquisition costs. - High client lifetime value. - Two pieces of intellectual property. - An underground vault that increases the TAM, total addressable market in the US and Canada. - Operates in a non-competitive space. - Operates in a non-regulatory industry. - Excellent brand positioning. - Quality of earnings from clients recognizable by only one name. - Proven product-market fit. - Located in a business improvement district, an opportunity zone in a highly desirable zip code. - Concrete-built facilities with clean agent fire suppression & VESDA smoke detection systems. - No chain of custody risk. - No legal issues. - No insurance issues, losses, or claims. - No environmental issues. - No regulatory issues. - No tax issues. - Freeport potential. - No supply chain. - No inventory. - No contracts to execute, fulfil and deliver. - Enterprise simplicity. - Durable revenue stream with 144 quarters of tailwinds. - Tested expansion opportunities both internal and external. - Proven pandemic-resilient (remained open during Covid and grew revenue w/no PPP taken). - An antidote for uncertain times. - Recognized as a climate-change solution offering protection from sea-level rise, wildfires, extreme weather events, flooding, debris flows & seismic activity.
    Public storage and individual alarmed vaults business for sale in Los Angeles.
    9.2   Los Angeles
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 3.7 million
    EBITDA Margin
    40 %
    Business for Sale
    USD 50 Mn
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    Trucking Company for Sale in New York City, USA

    Ground transport and logistics company having 120 trucks and clients like Amazon, DHL and UPS.
    A transportation and logistics company based in New York City, that started operations in 2006. - We provide ground transport services and have a fleet of 120 trucks. - We provide our services across USA. - Our clients include Amazon, DHL, UPS. - 70% of the fleet is engaged in constant work orders every week from these clients. - We were awarded best carrier by Amazon Transportation. - Sale would include entire business along with the brand name.
    5.8   New York City
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 1.4 million
    EBITDA Margin
    6 %
    Business for Sale
    USD 10 Mn
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    Ground Logistics Company Investment Opportunity in Austin, USA

    Startup logistics company planning to engage in LTL, FTL services seeks investment to start operations.
    Texas-based hotshot start-up company. - Company was registered in 2019 but was unable to start the operations due to the pandemic. We have everything in place and we will start the operations soon. - We have connections with almost all (29) oil refineries across Texas. - Our staff has 20 years of experience in the industry. - Projected growth is 22% yearly. - Promoter used to work in various oil refinery and rigs companies. Have a lot of experience in logistics and gas transportation. - Company has no liabilities. - Business has 2 partners with 90% and 10% shareholding.
    Startup logistics company planning to engage in LTL, FTL services seeks investment to start operations.
    6.2   Austin
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 200 K for 40%
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    Trucking Company Seeking Loan in Kissimmee, USA

    Logistics company specialized in refrigerated freight FTL & high value commodity LTL seeking restart loan.
    We have our own 24 hour dispatch division, no third parties are involved. - Drivers are owned & hired by the company. - Monthly recruiting, curated list created of 60+ drivers at all times. - Offers for dedicated lanes, because of ethics through business. - 100s of loads daily from the produce industry offered to us via private company platforms. Our 24 hour dispatch, contracts, email, phone or website. - No losses on our insurance after 3 years of operations. - We have 5 main brokers including Landstar and Schneider for whom we move produce. We use one platform for domestic LTL movements with multiple clients (it runs itself). - Our vehicles cover 2,800 miles per week. We had 5 drivers whom we paid at the highest USD 0.50 cents per mile. We still hold insurance for our industry with USD 250 thousand in cargo and over USD 2 million in property & liability, on top of that, trailer interchange (binding cheaper policy) - We have seen a high growth rate in the last few months as orders have increased with respect to better economic situations and flexibility on restrictions of Covid-19 compared to last year. We plan to achieve breakeven within the next 6 months by purchasing put 2 older units. - Working on developing an app to expand our network, as well as keep it private & in-house.
    Logistics company specialized in refrigerated freight FTL & high value commodity LTL seeking restart loan.
    6.3   Kissimmee
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 900 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Business Loan
    USD 50 K at 10%
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    Trucking Software Company Investment Opportunity in Troy, United States

    Transportation Management Software company in Troy billing 90 clients on a monthly / contract basis.
    Trucking software solution company based in Clinton Township. We have developed a Transport Management Software for trucking industry. - Our software manages trucking fleets through out North America. - Software offers various surveillance to view trucks, trailers and live on-road shipments. - Over 90 clients are billed monthly. - Have served more than 900+ end users from 90+ clients since inception. Our clients are small and medium size business clients. - Some of our clients are KeepTruckin, SaferWatch, Engaged Financial and Superior Trucking Payroll Service. - All of our software updated in 2018 and 2019. - Promoter has more than 5 years of experience in this business.
    Transportation Management Software company in Troy billing 90 clients on a monthly / contract basis.
    7.7   Troy
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 540 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    34 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 600 K for 20%
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    Trucking Startup Investment Opportunity in Houston, USA

    Invest in a pre-revenue fully digital truck brokerage platform designed for the US market.
    Introducing a cutting-edge digital managed truck brokerage platform specifically tailored for the U. S. trucking market, innovating the logistics industry with state-of-the-art technology. - The business offers a comprehensive suite of products, including a trucker's mobile app, admin portal, trucker's portal, and consumer mobile and web apps, providing a seamless digital experience. - The platform is 90% developed and positioned for trial deployment, signaling high readiness for market entry, with strategic partnerships in the trucking and logistics sector being actively pursued. - Boasts a dynamic revenue model combining commission on trip sales with subscription fees, ensuring consistent revenue streams. - Open to significant equity dilution, the company is keen on partnering with a strategic entity with robust logistics experience, particularly in the U. S. and European markets. - The founding team comprises seasoned experts with nearly a decade of experience in enterprise-grade product development, ensuring a high level of technical proficiency and innovation. - Flexibility in business strategy is highlighted with the option for a full sale of the platform, appealing to enterprises looking for acquisitions in the logistics technology space. - The company is incorporated in the USA.
    7.5   Houston
    Run Rate Sales
    Nil
    EBITDA Margin
    Nil
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 175 K for 50%
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    Investing in Businesses: A Comprehensive Guide

    Investing in businesses is a strategic endeavor that can significantly grow your wealth if approached knowledgeably. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, understanding the intricacies of businesses for investment is crucial.

    Understanding Business Investment

    Business investment refers to the allocation of capital to a company with the expectation of receiving financial returns. This can occur through direct investment in a private company or by purchasing stocks and shares of publicly traded businesses.

    Types of Business Investments

    1. Equity Investment: This involves purchasing shares of a company. Equity investors become partial owners and have potential returns through dividends and appreciation of the stock value.

    2. Debt Investment: Investors lend money to businesses in exchange for interest income. This can include corporate bonds or business loans.

    3. Venture Capital and Angel Investing: These are types of equity investment where investors provide capital to startups and small businesses that have potential for growth.

    4. Crowdfunding: An innovative way to invest in businesses where multiple investors contribute small amounts of capital via platforms like Kickstarter or Indiegogo.

    Advantages of Investing in Businesses

    • Potential for High Returns: Businesses have the potential to grow substantially, resulting in significant returns on investment.
    • Portfolio Diversification: Investing in various businesses can diversify an investment portfolio, reducing overall risk.
    • Active Involvement: Investors can actively participate in their investments, offering guidance and support to businesses.

    Risks Involved in Business Investment

    Even though investing in businesses offers attractive returns, it involves certain risks:

    • Market Volatility: Economic changes can affect business profitability and stock prices.
    • Failure Risk: Especially with startups, there's always a risk of failure resulting in loss of investment.
    • Regulatory Issues: Changes in laws and regulations can impact businesses adversely.

    How to Choose the Right Business for Investment

    • Research and Analysis: Understand the business model, industry sector, and financial health of the business.
    • Growth Potential: Evaluate the business's potential for growth and scalability.
    • Management Quality: A competent management team can greatly influence a business’s success.
    • Market Trends: Stay updated with market trends and economic conditions that might affect the business.
    • Competitive Advantage: Ensure the business has a unique selling proposition or competitive edge.

    Conclusion

    Investing in businesses for investment can be incredibly rewarding. However, it requires a thorough understanding of the market, diligent research, and careful selection. By weighing the potential benefits against the risks and conducting due diligence, investors can enhance their ability to make profitable investments. Always consider consulting a financial advisor to tailor your investment strategy to your personal financial goals and risk tolerance.

    Invest wisely, and watch your investments flourish!

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