Project44 acquires ClearMetal to strengthen predictive tools
Supply chain visibility company project44 has acquired ClearMetal, a move aimed at improving the predictive tools used to forecast shipment movement and performance.
The acquisition brings ClearMetal’s capabilities under project44’s platform, adding more forecasting and analytics features to help users anticipate delays and changes in freight flows.
In practical terms, these kinds of predictive tools are designed to help carriers, shippers, and logistics teams make earlier decisions when freight plans start to shift. For professional drivers, the downstream impact often shows up in more accurate appointment planning, fewer last-minute changes, and better communication when schedules need to be adjusted.
Project44 has built its business around real-time freight visibility across transportation modes. ClearMetal has been known for applying data and analytics to predict shipment outcomes. By combining the two, the goal is to strengthen how shipment data is translated into forward-looking information rather than just status updates.
The deal fits into a broader push across freight and logistics to rely more on data-driven planning. As networks stay tight and disruptions remain common, forecasting tools have become more important for keeping freight moving and reducing wasted time at docks, yards, and on the road.