EShipping Acquires Virginia-based Transportation Logistics Firm, Raises Headcount to 500

Posed January 27, 2025

Parkville-based eShipping LLC announced it acquired Virginia-based Integrated Logistics 2000 LLC, boosting the transportation logistics provider’s headcount to over 500.

Founded by Kraig Cesar in 1999, IL2000 provides managed transportation services. It leverages its proprietary transportation management system to support small and medium-sized shippers in all modes, including less-than-truckload, full-truckload, international, and parcel.

The acquisition of IL2000 expands eShipping’s operational footprint to six regional office locations, 11 warehousing and distribution centers, and over 500 eShipping employees nationwide, according to a release.

“We are thrilled to welcome the IL2000 team to the eShipping family,” CEO of eShipping, Chad Earwood, said in the release. “This is a growth opportunity for both companies, and we feel fortunate to work collectively with a team of people who share similar goals and a vision for the future.”

In 2021, eShipping was recapitalized by Charlotte, North Carolina-based Ridgemont Equity Partners. Since then, the company has continued to pursue opportunities to partner with third-party logistics providers.

“Joining forces with the eShipping team unlocks new opportunities to deliver even greater value to our clients, enhancing the services and solutions we provide,” President of IL2000, Ken Nadler, said in the release. “At the same time, this partnership creates exciting prospects for our employees, offering expanded resources, professional growth, and innovation-driven collaboration.”