California-based logistics workflow specialist Vector, has acquired YardView, a pioneer in yard management and dock visibility.

By unifying Vector’s digital workflows with YardView’s real-time asset tracking, the company hopes to close the visibility gap between the transfer of custody. The acquisition addresses growing demand for unified, real-time yard execution as logistics operators face labour constraints, rising detention costs and increasing pressure to digitise handoffs across the supply chain.

Together, the companies aim to bring expanded resources to their customer base, which ranges from yards with fewer than ten dock doors to enterprise shippers. Vector and Colorado-based YardView serve more than 100 shippers across North America. The increased footprint drives network effects within supply chains while enabling accelerated product innovation.

Vector (www.withvector.com) is a logistics workflow platform, offering electronic bill of lading (e-BoL), driver check-in and yard automation. Shippers, carriers and receivers benefit from faster throughput, fraud prevention and real-time visibility throughout the transfer of custody.

“By combining Vector’s e-BoL powered workflows with YardView’s dock and visibility, we’re creating a comprehensive offering that addresses the full spectrum of yard operations,” said Will Chu, Vector CEO. “This acquisition allows us to serve our customers more completely, from small operations to complex enterprise environments.”

YardView president Nathan Harris, who has led the company for more than ten years, will retain equity ownership and continue to advise the business. YardView chief operating officer Heather Giordano will lead the YardView business unit inside Vector.

“We’re excited to join forces with Vector and leverage the combined strength of our platforms,” said Giordano. “Our teams share a deep commitment to customer success and product excellence. Together, we’ll push the boundaries of yard execution and visibility further than ever before, all while staying hyper-focused on the day-to-day success of our customers.

Founded in 1998, YardView (www.yardview.com) brings 28 years of yard management expertise. Its yard management system connects gate, yard and dock operations in a single, easy-to-use platform, eliminating blind spots with real-time visibility and automation to help teams reduce delays, control assets and keep freight moving.

The acquisition is enabled by Vector’s partnership with private equity firm BVP Forge (www.bvp.com/forge).