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Forwarders warn shippers to expect a second ILA-USMX work stoppage

Ian Putzger Americas correspondent — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:35:04 +0000

There was widespread relief that the work stoppage at US east and Gulf coast ports at the beginning of October was called off after three days. While it has taken some time to clear the congestion at afflicted ports like Savannah, this was nothing like the system-wide paralysis that had been widely predicted if the strike had been allowed to go on.
Beyond the immediate relief of facing a peak season ...

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AIT extends its worldwide reach with European acquisitions

Alexander Whiteman — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:26:34 +0000

AIT Worldwide Logistics is expanding its reach at a blistering pace. On Tuesday, the US company completed the takeover of Lubbers Logistics Group, following news on 1 February that it was acquiring Global Transport Solutions, both logistics players based in the Netherlands.
And in December, there was an agreement to buy Mach II, a UK-based specialist in life sciences and pharma logistics with an offshoot in the Netherlands.
In less than four ...

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AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires Global Transport Solutions Group

LoadstarEditorial — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:31:15 +0000

PRESS RELEASE
European-based marine spare parts logistics specialist with more than 600 teammates in 11 countries is AIT’s most significant acquisition to date
ITASCA, IL (February 1, 2024) – AIT Worldwide Logistics, one of the world’s leaders in global supply chain solutions, has acquired Global Transport Solutions Group (GTS), a prominent international freight forwarder specializing in time-critical marine spare parts logistics.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, GTS and its more than 600 teammates across ...

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AIT Worldwide Logistics opens state-of-the-art facility in Chicago suburbs

LoadstarEditorial — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:03:24 +0000

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LEED-certified Palatine location consolidates AIT industry expertise, full-service warehousing
ITASCA, IL (Jan. 23, 2024) – AIT Worldwide Logistics, a leading global logistics provider, is proud to announce the opening of its all-new AIT-Chicago office and warehouse, a LEED-certified facility in Palatine, Illinois. This significant milestone consolidates the company’s suburban Chicago operations and support staff, previously dispersed among three locations in Itasca and Wood Dale, into a unified, more sustainable terminal.
The ...

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AIT Worldwide set to buy UK pharma forwarder Mach II Shipping

Gavin van Marle — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:46:51 +0000

Fast-growing US 3PL AIT Worldwide is set to further expand in Europe with the purchase of UK pharma-focused freight forwarder Mach II Shipping, for an undisclosed amount.
The purchase of Mach II – more commonly known as Mach 2 – will include its facilities in the UK and the Netherlands, as well as its global Pharmafreight partner network.
“In addition to temperature-controlled air freight, Mach 2 provides outstanding dedicated road service for ...

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AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires European life sciences specialist Mach II Shipping

LoadstarEditorial — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:51:56 +0000

PRESS RELEASE
December 04, 2023 05:02 AM Eastern Standard Time

ITASCA, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AIT Worldwide Logistics, a global supply chain solutions leader, has acquired Mach II Shipping Ltd, a U.K.-based freight forwarder specializing in worldwide distribution of pharmaceuticals and related products. The deal includes a subsidiary in the Netherlands in addition to a global network of life sciences partners.
According to AIT’s Executive Vice President, Life Sciences, Chris Amberg, the acquired company (commonly known ...

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AIT Worldwide expands in Europe as it replicates ‘middle-mile’ service

Alex Lennane — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:47:42 +0000

AIT Worldwide Logistics is replicating its recently launched US ‘middle-mile’ strategy in Europe, by making an acquisition.
On Friday, it agreed to acquire the Netherlands-based Lubbers Logistics Group, which focuses on road transport, project cargo and international forwarding.
“Lubbers’ robust one-stop shop approach and the long-standing relationships with industry-leading customers make it an excellent fit for AIT,” said chief business officer Greg Weigel.
“We see significant potential for their broad network by growing ...

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AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires Lubbers Logistics

LoadstarEditorial — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 07:41:39 +0000

PRESS RELEASE
AIT Worldwide Logistics plans to increase global footprint with Lubbers Logistics Group acquisition

Strategic deal will position AIT as key player in European road transport, energy sectors

November 17, 2023 01:42 PM Eastern Standard Time

ITASCA, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AIT Worldwide Logistics, a leading provider of global supply chain solutions, has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire Lubbers Logistics Group, a European logistics company specializing in high-value, complex, and time-sensitive transport services. ...

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AIT Worldwide Logistics’ expansion continues in Malaysia, Singapore

LoadstarEditorial — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:14:31 +0000

PRESS RELEASE
New Southeast Asia facilities launch in response to multinational shippers’ increasingly diversified supply chain sourcing

ITASCA, IL (Oct. 30, 2023) – Global supply chain solutions leader, AIT Worldwide Logistics, has opened two new locations in Southeast Asia, one in Penang, Malaysia, and another in Singapore. With the addition of these offices, AIT’s geographic footprint in Asia has expanded to six countries, supporting customers that continue to diversify sourcing of components ...

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Sustainability specialist Chelsea Lamar will steer AIT’s drive toward net-zero

Gavin van Marle — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:45:23 +0000

US supply chain solutions provider AIT Worldwide Logistics has appointed Chelsea Lamar (above) in the newly created role of vice-president of global sustainability.
Ms Lamar is based at AIT’s new HQ in Itasca, Illinois, and reports to EVP Ray Fennelly, who said her appointment underscored AIT’s “dedication to the evolution of its ESG strategies” – the company has set a goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2035.
“Chelsea has an incredible ...

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