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Tuesday, August 06 2019 - 01:03
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AIT Worldwide Logistics Acquires Unitrans International Corporation
ITASCA, Illinois, Aug. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

-- The acquisition is the company's largest to date, adding strategic service 
depth along with enhanced trade lane expertise in Asia and Europe

AIT Worldwide Logistics, a global supply chain solutions leader, today 
announced the acquisition of Unitrans International Corporation, a Los 
Angeles-based freight forwarder with expertise in a variety of specialized 
services.

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"I'm excited to continue the implementation of AIT's growth strategy with our 
investment in this acquisition," said AIT President and CEO, Vaughn Moore. 
"Moreover, we are delighted to welcome everyone at Unitrans as the newest 
members of our team. Their vast experience with high-quality, specialized 
international logistics services will strengthen AIT's solutions and advance 
our company's vision by boosting our global reputation."

This latest acquisition by AIT follows two deals last year to acquire food 
logistics forwarder WorldFresh Express and U.K.-based ConneXion World Cargo in 
October 2018 and December 2018, respectively.

"We understand that Unitrans is a highly successful, sophisticated enterprise 
and our aim is to promote stability for their customers and teammates," said 
AIT Chief Operating Officer, Keith Tholan. "AIT will provide whatever support 
is needed, but Unitrans will otherwise continue to run their operation with 
their customers' best interests as the primary driver."

"Unitrans made a lasting impression on our senior leadership team with their 
unrivaled expertise when it comes to handling high-value shipments for 
customers in the aerospace, defense, food ingredient, high-tech and life 
sciences industries. Over the course of 42 years they have developed tremendous 
trade lane expertise in Asia and several European markets," he added. "We look 
forward to supporting Unitrans' growth and we are confident that AIT's support 
and resources will enable them to achieve their goals."

Unitrans President Andrew Schadegg said, "Our discussions with AIT management 
and staff provided us a very clear indication that our company cultures are 
very similar. We also share a 'can-do' attitude that will enable both AIT and 
Unitrans to grow and succeed together in the future."

Terms of AIT Worldwide Logistics' deal to acquire Unitrans International 
Corporation have not been disclosed.

About AIT Worldwide Logistics

Founded in 1979, Itasca, Illinois-based AIT Worldwide Logistics is a 
full-service transportation management provider with more than 60 offices 
forming a network that spans the globe. By coupling a flexible business model 
with robust technology that presents end-to-end shipment visibility, AIT 
delivers precisely tailored supply chain solutions for almost every industry 
imaginable. Leveraging creative, competitively priced multimodal services, AIT 
removes the complexity from global logistics puzzles, helping companies thrive 
by regaining focus on the core goals of their business. For more information, 
visit www.aitworldwide.com.

Our Mission

At AIT, we vigorously seek opportunities to earn our customers' trust by 
delivering exceptional worldwide logistics solutions while passionately valuing 
our co-workers, partners and communities.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Matt Sanders
Senior Copywriter
+1 (630) 766-8300
msanders@aitworldwide.com

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
701 N. Rohlwing Road
Itasca, IL 60143

+1 800-669-4AIT (4248)
www.aitworldwide.com 

SOURCE: AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
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