Descartes acquires Latin American last-mile logistics software provider Drivin

The Descartes Systems Group has acquired Drivin, a Latin American provider of last-mile delivery management software, in a deal valued at approximately US$30 million, with up to US$5 million in additional performance-based payments.

Based in Santiago, Chile, Drivin provides route optimization, dispatch management and real-time delivery visibility for distributors, retailers, consumer goods companies and logistics providers. Its platform also incorporates machine learning and agentic AI capabilities.

“Drivin brings a proven and highly adaptable solution for managing complex last mile operations. It also has a significant volume of last mile logistics data and operational metadata generated from real-world delivery execution across Latin America to improve AI training and execution, predictive analytics and optimization,” said James Wee, general manager of fleet performance management solutions at Descartes. “The combination enhances our ability to serve distribution-intensive businesses around the world as they modernize and scale to meet customer expectations for faster, more reliable delivery experiences amidst growing urban congestion and complexity.”

Descartes said the acquisition expands its fleet performance management offerings and strengthens its presence in Latin America.

“Latin America represents a growth market for Descartes and for the broader logistics technology industry,” said Edward J. Ryan, Descartes’ CEO. “Drivin complements our existing fleet performance management offering, expands our reach in Latin America and adds experienced leadership and deep domain expertise to help accelerate innovation, adoption and customer success across the Descartes Global Logistics Network.”

The acquisition was funded with cash on hand. The additional earn-out payment, if achieved, would be based on revenue targets over the first two years following the acquisition and is expected to be paid in fiscal 2029.