American Fast Freight Acquires Global Transportation Services
July 7, 2016
American Fast Freight, a portfolio company owned by The Resolute Fund II (managed by The Jordan Company), has acquired Global Transportation Services, Inc., a Kent, Washington–based freight forwarding and 3PL provider. GTS will operate as a subsidiary of AFF with Jason Totah remaining as President and reinvesting in AFF; the deal expands AFF’s geographic footprint and creates a broader global logistics platform.
- Buyers
- American Fast Freight, Inc., The Resolute Fund II, L.P. (managed by The Jordan Company, L.P.)
- Targets
- Global Transportation Services, Inc.
- Platforms
- American Fast Freight, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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