The Mid-Market Middleman: Why Logistics and Finance Intermediaries Are Getting Crushed

Mid-market intermediaries in logistics and finance are being squeezed by both large-scale incumbents and agile, tech-driven startups. These middlemen, who have traditionally thrived on market inefficiencies and information asymmetry, are now facing a crisis of relevance. To survive, they must either specialize in a niche market, adopt technology to add value, or pivot to a new business model entirely.