Dupré Logistics LLC, a North American transportation and logistics provider, and international logistics provider Hoyer Group announced a joint venture to create Hoyer Bulk LLC.

The joint venture is designed to offer a seamless solution for both international and domestic supply chain needs in North America, for increased efficiency, productivity, and transparency throughout the supply chain.

Dupré Logistics will hold a 51% share with Hoyer Group holding 49%. Hoyer Bulk LLC will be headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Dupré is a privately held, asset-based provider of transportation and logistics services that include energy and chemical transport, dedicated truck transportation, site logistics, and freight brokerage. The company specializes in tanker, hazmat, and petrochemical transportation and complex supply chain solutions in industrial and consumer products.

Hoyer is an international logistics company that specializes in moving liquids by road, rail and sea, whether that be chemicals, foodstuffs, gas and mineral oil, via tank containers, road tankers, flexitanks and intermodal bulk containers.

Both companies are family owned and operated, noted the announcement, with great value placed on reliability, safety, and exceptional customer service.

"It's a win-win partnership with advantages to both organizations and the customers we serve, improving the first and last mile logistics scenario in North America,” said Mike Weindel, President of Dupré Logistics, in an announcement.