What AIT Worldwide Logistics does

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a non-asset-based global freight forwarder headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, operating more than 150 offices across 30+ countries with a headcount of 1,001–5,000 employees. The company originated in 1979 as a regional forwarder and now serves enterprise customers across verticals including aerospace, automotive, energy, food and beverage, government and defense, life sciences, marine, retail, and technology.

The platform offers transport modes (sea freight, air freight with 20 core carriers, ground distribution, intermodal, transborder) plus adjacent services: in-house customs brokerage, cold-chain and GDP-certified life sciences logistics, white-glove and home delivery, warehouse management, and a Middle Mile Network covering 90%+ of US major metropolitan areas. Customer-facing technology includes the FasTrak shipment tracker, the MyAIT portal, and a global Purchase Order Management Platform launched in 2026 with predictive ETAs, carrier connectivity, and exception management. The technology stack is described as an AI-augmented TMS with multimodal visibility rather than proprietary AI infrastructure.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based shipping fees and freight rates on a quote-based pricing model with no publicly disclosed rate cards, plus managed services in warehousing and specialized professional services for white-glove, cold-chain, and project cargo. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales across the global office network, supplemented by an independent freight-forwarder partner network covering 30+ countries. The company is PE-controlled (Greenbriar Equity Group since February 2026, previously The Jordan Company since 2021) and has executed 14 acquisitions in five years while quadrupling gross revenue to $2.6 billion (2024 projected).

Name

AIT Worldwide Logistics

Legal name

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.

Website

https://aitworldwide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a non-asset-based global freight forwarder operating 150+ offices across 30+ countries, providing multimodal shipping, customs brokerage, cold-chain, warehousing, and white-glove services to enterprise customers across aerospace, automotive, energy, life sciences, government, food, technology, and retail verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

AOG (Aircraft-on-Ground) & Critical Spares Logistics (TLADANAL), Intermodal Network Operators & Marketing Companies (IMCs) (TLADAFAF), Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management (TLAEAKAC)

Keywords

• Global freight forwarding
• Supply chain management
• Cold chain logistics
• Customs brokerage
• Warehouse management

Headquarters

HQ city

Itasca

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core freight forwarding revenue from ocean, air, and ground shipping services. Revenue is generated through transaction-based shipping fees, freight rates, and logistics service charges across international and domestic routes.
2. Customs Brokerage: In-house customs clearance services providing documentation support, tariff classification, and compliance services as part of end-to-end logistics solutions.
3. Warehousing and Distribution: Warehouse management, inventory management, and distribution services including temperature-controlled facilities and value-added services.
4. Specialized Logistics Solutions: White glove, cold chain, project cargo, and specialized handling services commanding premium pricing for time-critical and high-value freight.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a non-asset-based global freight forwarder that arranges the international and domestic movement of cargo through ocean, air, and ground transportation modes on behalf of enterprise customers. The company provides end-to-end supply chain services including customs brokerage, cold chain logistics, intermodal transport, warehousing and distribution, white glove delivery, and specialized handling for time-critical and high-value freight across more than 150 global locations.

Product overview

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder providing comprehensive supply chain services through a platform of integrated logistics solutions. The core offering includes transportation modes (sea freight, air freight, ground distribution), customs clearance, cold chain logistics, and specialized services like white glove delivery and warehouse management. The company operates multiple specialized divisions including the Critical Solutions Group for life sciences, Marinetrans for marine logistics, and Lubbers Logistics Group for European energy and project cargo. Customer-facing digital tools include the MyAIT online portal, FasTrak shipment tracking, and a global PO management platform launched in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Critical Solutions Group (CSG): Dedicated division providing ultra-reliable, personalized logistics solutions for life-saving cell and gene therapies under strict quality standards.

Products and services

• Sea Freight Ocean shipping and sea freight logistics services offering flexible, cost-effective international shipping with access to reliable containership capacity.
• Air Freight Global air freight forwarding services providing time-sensitive shipment solutions with access to 20 core carriers and Elite, Premier, and Economy air export tiers.
• Ground Distribution Flexible ground shipping and domestic transportation services with access to a vast reliable ground network for local, regional, and in-country distribution.
• Customs Clearance Global customs brokerage services providing documentation support, tariff classification, and compliance for international shipping.
• Cold Chain Logistics Temperature-controlled logistics services ensuring product integrity for pharmaceuticals, food, and other temperature-sensitive goods from origin to destination.
• Intermodal Combined rail and truck shipping solutions offering economic and environmental benefits for regional or international logistics.
• PO Management Global purchase order management dashboard providing real-time visibility, carrier connectivity, predictive alerts, automated booking, and exception management across all transport modes.
• Third-Party Logistics 3PL services enabling customers to offload risk and cut costs through AIT's proven third-party global logistics solutions and expertise.
• Transborder Cross-border trucking services with in-house customs support for efficient shipping across international boundaries.
• Warehouse Management Comprehensive warehousing options and fulfillment services to streamline supply chain operations and inventory management.
• White Glove Premium delivery services including in-room delivery, product installation, assembly, debris removal, and high-value handling for specialized commodities.
• Middle Mile Network Proprietary expedited Middle Mile Network covering over 90% of major US metropolitan areas through five hub locations, offering up to 30% faster transit times than traditional inland intermodal service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300% gross revenue growth during 2021-2026 period
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Cargolux AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) purchase agreement with Cargolux Airlines, the largest SAF purchase in either company's history. Expected to save 66,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2028. Partnership includes Microsoft Cloud Logistics collaboration and uses Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials Registry for transparent tracking.
• Microsoft Cloud LogisticsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2025Collaboration with Microsoft Cloud Logistics as part of the SAF agreement with Cargolux Airlines. Three-way partnership focused on sustainability in aerospace logistics supply chain.
• Mach II Shipping LtdcoreOthers · 4 December 2023UK-based freight forwarder specializing in pharmaceuticals and life sciences logistics. Acquired by AIT including Netherlands subsidiary and global Pharmafreight partner network across 30 countries. Enhances cold chain and high-value life sciences shipment capabilities.
• Lubbers Logistics GroupcoreOthersEuropean logistics company acquired by AIT as part of expansion strategy. Adds 18 offices and four new countries (Denmark, Norway, Romania, Turkey) to AIT's European network. Specializes in energy sector logistics and project cargo including rig moves, pipeline logistics, and wind services.
• MarinetranscoreOthersSubsidiary of AIT Worldwide Logistics specializing in marine spare parts logistics. Provides door-to-deck ship spares and marine equipment with first- to last-mile management including warehousing and consolidation.
• Pharmafreight Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal partner network of independent freight forwarders across 30 countries providing cold chain and life sciences logistics capabilities.
• Priano MarchelliminorOthersItalian subsidiary specializing in cruise ship provisioning and marine logistics. Coordinates regional vendor consolidation, compliant handling, and time-critical ship-side deliveries.
• Kalitta AircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) partnership enhancing capabilities to transport government commodities internationally and increasing access to routes, capacity, and charters.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DHL Global Forwarding: Freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL handling air, ocean, and road freight with customs brokerage and supply chain services. Direct overlap with AIT across virtually every service line.
• Kuehne+Nagel: World's largest sea and air freight forwarder, offering the same ocean, air, and road forwarding plus customs brokerage and contract logistics as AIT. Closest comparable in global, non-asset, multi-modal forwarder profile.
• Yusen Logistics: Japanese-headquartered global logistics company offering air and ocean forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain consulting. Comparable in multi-modal scope and strong Asia footprint.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered, non-asset-based global logistics company focused on air and ocean freight forwarding with customs brokerage. Closely comparable US public peer in operating philosophy and customer mix.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: US-based non-asset logistics platform with leading North American freight brokerage and global forwarding. Comparable in North American enterprise customer base and quote-driven sales motion.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics provider following the DB Schenker acquisition, with deep air, sea, and road forwarding capabilities and a non-asset-light model similar to AIT. Most direct peer on consolidation-driven growth and corporate customer focus.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered integrated logistics provider with international forwarding, warehousing, and distribution. Overlaps AIT in Asia-Pacific expansion and integrated supply chain solutions.
• Scan Global Logistics: Denmark-headquartered global freight forwarder with similar vertical specialization (life sciences, automotive, aid & relief) and comparable revenue scale to AIT. Closest size-and-model match in the forwarding peer set.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered global freight forwarder with air, sea, road, and contract logistics, plus overland transport in Europe. Mid-sized, family-owned peer most comparable to AIT in scale and vertical breadth.

Broad incumbents

• XPO: US-based less-than-truckload and asset-heavy logistics provider following its GXO and RXO spin-offs. Broader incumbent offering that overlaps with AIT's North American ground and warehousing services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A12 records

Investments

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