AIT Worldwide Logistics Acquires Miami-based Forwarder GSDMIA, Inc.

AIT Worldwide Logistics Acquires Global Transport Solutions Group

February 1, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

AIT Worldwide Logistics has acquired Global Transport Solutions Group (GTS), a Netherlands-headquartered specialist in time-critical marine spare parts logistics. The deal brings GTS’ more than 600 teammates across 16 locations and nine consolidation hubs into AIT’s global network, adding marine spare-parts capabilities, warehouse capacity and new geographic presence in Greece, Japan and the Nordics; terms were not disclosed.

AIT Worldwide Logistics Acquires Mach II Shipping Ltd

December 4, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

AIT Worldwide Logistics has acquired Mach II Shipping Ltd (Mach 2 / Pharmafreight), a U.K.-based freight forwarder specializing in life-sciences and temperature-controlled logistics. The deal includes Mach 2's Netherlands subsidiary and its global Pharmafreight partner network, enhancing AIT's cold-chain and life-sciences capabilities across Europe; terms were not disclosed.

AIT Worldwide Logistics Acquires Select Express & Logistics

November 17, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

AIT Worldwide Logistics has agreed to acquire New York–based Select Express & Logistics, a national final-mile 3PL specializing in white-glove delivery and assembly of big and bulky goods. The deal, which is an add-on to AIT (a portfolio company of The Jordan Company), expands AIT's end-to-end import-to-door capabilities and final-mile assembly capacity; LongueVue Capital exits Select as part of the transaction.

OIA Global Acquires BTi Logistics and Airmark Ocean & Air Logistics

November 6, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

OIA Global has acquired Australian freight forwarders BTi Logistics and Airmark Ocean & Air Logistics to establish and strengthen its Oceania footprint across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The purchases expand OIA’s capabilities in freight forwarding, 3PL/warehousing and specialized air/ocean logistics across automotive, healthcare, energy and industrial end markets.

AIT Worldwide Logistics Acquires Krupp Trucking LLC

January 1, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

AIT Worldwide Logistics completed the acquisition of St. Louis–based Krupp Trucking LLC effective Jan. 1, 2025, transferring Krupp’s assets, a 115,000 sq. ft. Earth City warehouse, a fleet of 60+ trucks and nearly 100 teammates into the AIT network. The deal enhances AIT’s capabilities in high-value technology logistics and white‑glove services; founder Scott Krupp will remain as City Director. Terms were not disclosed.

The Jordan Company Recapitalizes AIT Worldwide Logistics; Quad‑C Exits

March 17, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

The Jordan Company has agreed to recapitalize AIT Worldwide Logistics in a transaction valued at over $1.2 billion, acquiring Quad‑C Management's stake while AIT management remains significant shareholders. AIT, a Chicago‑based non‑asset‑based global freight forwarder offering air, ocean, ground and customs services, will continue to be led by President and CEO Vaughn Moore and his senior team.