Roadrunner Transportation Purchases California Logistics Provider
Asset-light trucking company, Roadrunner Transportation Systems, has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Unitrans International, a non-asset based provider of international logistics solutions based in Los Angeles, Calif.
by Staff
March 17, 2014
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Asset-light trucking company, Roadrunner Transportation Systems, has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Unitrans International, a non-asset based provider of international logistics solutions based in Los Angeles, Calif.
Unitrans offers its customers international ocean and air transportation management, customs house brokerage, and domestic logistics solutions, with a focus on complex, cold chain, and high value shipments.
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“One of our key strategic objectives is expanding our international capabilities to meet our customers’ total transportation and logistics needs,” said Mark DiBlasi, president and CEO of the Wiscondin-based Roadrunner. “The addition of Unitrans diversifies and expands our existing global supply chain solution and brings a well-run company with a proven track record of high service quality to Roadrunner.”
The purchase price was $55.5 million, with Unitrans management remaining with the company. In 2013, Unitrans generated revenues of approximately $84 million.
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