Logistics

High stakes. Slim margins. Complex networks. A narrative you can trust.

We help logistics companies turn operational depth, real-world impact, and technical complexity into clear, credible stories for business media, transportation trades, and enterprise buyers. We translate what you actually solve—cost reduction, on-time performance, network efficiency—not generic “visibility” claims.

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Trusted by logistics and transportation leaders across the logistics ecosystem.
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The Logistics clarity gap

Logistics is complex, but the media treats it like a black box. Reporters miss the constraints, risk, and operational realities—just another company promising to “streamline shipping.” Without real nuance, your story gets dismissed, no matter how strong the tech or the impact.

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An overlooked industry that’s seen as “Old-school” or not newsworthy

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What's really happening

Logistics is the backbone of the global economy, but it’s also invisible. Most people, including reporters, take for granted what it takes to move goods from Point A to Point B, and assume the industry is outdated or slow to innovate. That perception makes it harder for logistics companies to break into the news cycle unless something goes wrong. Without a narrative that shows why your work matters now, the story gets overlooked.

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Logistics is operationally complex, but media wants simple stories

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What's really happening

Transportation networks, capacity swings, carrier performance, detention fees, fulfillment SLAs, and rate fluctuations are deeply complex - but reporters often need simple angles they can explain in under 15 seconds. Most logistics teams can't compress that complexity without losing accuracy, so their story never makes it past the pitch.

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Key differentiators are buried in the details

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What's really happening

In logistics, the real innovation usually sits in areas like routing logic, carrier mix, predictive models, exception handling, or middle-mile efficiency - things the media won’t uncover on their own. If companies can’t translate those specifics into a clear, compelling narrative, they get lumped in with every other “visibility” or “optimization” platform.

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Hard data is locked behind NDAs and enterprise constraints

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What's really happening

Logistics companies often work with major retailers, carriers, and 3PLs under strict confidentiality. That makes it difficult to share customer names or performance metrics - and without credible proof points, reporters hesitate to tell the story. Most teams don’t know how to transform anonymized operational wins into evidence that still carries weight.

The Colab Way

How we deliver media coverage that actually moves your business

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Translating operational complexity into clear, human storytelling

Carrier performance, middle-mile routing, detention fees, SLAs, and capacity volatility aren’t intuitive to reporters. We break it down into sharp narratives that stay accurate and make your innovation clear—and compelling—to media and enterprise buyers.

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Surfacing the real differentiators reporters can’t find on their own

The true innovation in logistics lies within routing logic, predictive models, exception handling, network reliability, and integration depth.e extract the proof points that actually set you apart and turn them into angles reporters can immediately recognize as unique.

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Positioning your company inside the broader forces shaping the market

Logistics becomes newsworthy when tied to economic pressure, labor shortages, fuel volatility, weather events, port conditions, or shifting consumer expectations. We map your solution to trends journalists already cover, turning “operational work” into timely stories.

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“People think logistics is old-school. It isn’t. It’s data, risk, timing, and execution at scale. We help companies show the real sophistication behind their work - not the outdated perception the market still holds.”

Lizzy Harris

Co-Founder & CEO
Overline Content

The outlets where your story belongs

We place clients in publications that reach the audiences that matter for your business. Each placement is targeted, earned through journalist relationships, and aligned with outlets your investors and customers actually read.

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Common questions from Logistics companies

Here's what Logistics companies typically want to know.

Still got unanswered questions? Or still wondering if The Colab is right for your company?

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How do we get coverage when logistics only makes headlines when something breaks?

We tie your story to the macro trends reporters already care about - cost pressure, labor shortages, fuel volatility, port congestion, consumer expectations, and global disruptions. When positioned inside these conversations, logistics companies stop feeling “back-office” and start becoming essential context for the news cycle.

Markets move fast. How do you keep our messaging current with disruptions and rate changes?

We monitor labor actions, rate shifts, weather events, regulatory updates, and global disruptions in real time - and adjust your story accordingly. Logistics PR only works when it’s timely. We keep your narrative tied to what’s happening right now, which is why our logistics clients break into media others can’t.

How do we address regulations (ESG, emissions, safety, cross-border rules) without stepping into politics?

We focus on compliance, risk mitigation, and operational adaptation - not political opinion. You can speak confidently about the requirements, the workflows they impact, and how your company helps teams stay compliant, without taking a stance on the legislation itself. This keeps you credible and safe.

Reporters don’t understand the complexity behind our product. How do we avoid being misquoted or oversimplified?

We develop a clear, reporter-ready version of your most technical concepts - network optimization, predictive modeling, capacity logic, cost drivers, service levels - paired with analogies and examples that maintain accuracy. We also prep you for interviews with talk tracks that minimize misinterpretation and reinforce your key points.

We solve very unsexy operational problems. Will the media even care?

Yes - when the story is tied to the stakes. Logistics becomes compelling when connected to cost pressure, consumer promises, stockouts, global risk, sustainability goals, or economic trends. We frame your work inside those bigger narratives so reporters and readers immediately understand the significance.

ops excellence to media credibility

Whether you're improving visibility, cutting costs, modernizing legacy workflows, or reshaping last-mile performance, we help turn your operational depth into sharp, credible coverage. We partner closely with your team, dig into the technical details, and deliver messaging reporters actually understand. The result: clarity, credibility, and measurable impact.