Upward integration is a business strategy whereby a supply chain actor—such as a freight forwarder, distributor, or shipping line—gains control over upstream stages through acquisitions of suppliers, transport operators, or warehouse providers.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_integration
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