AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
Company Overview
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| Industry | Transportation Logistics |
| Founded 📆 | September 4, 1979 |
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| Headquarters 🏙️ | , , United States |
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AIT Worldwide Logistics is a U.S.-based global freight forwarder and supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. Founded in 1979, the company offers a range of services including air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and supply chain consulting.[1]
AIT ranks No. 28 on the Transport Topics Top 100 List of the largest logistics companies in North America. The company is recognized for its investment in logistics technology and customer service.[2]
History
AIT Worldwide Logistics has pursued global expansion since 2020, with a series of acquisitions and facility openings across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
In 2024, AIT acquired Krupp Trucking, a St. Louis-based freight forwarder specializing in high-value goods.[3]
In 2025, the company acquired GSDMIA, a Miami-based logistics firm with operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.[4]
Sustainability
AIT Worldwide Logistics has committed to achieving 100% renewable energy usage by 2030 and reaching net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, with a goal of net-zero Scope 3 emissions by 2050.[5]
In 2023, AIT partnered with Air France KLM to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), earning the Airfreight Enterprise Sustainability Award.[6]
AIT’s headquarters in Palatine, Illinois, is LEED-certified and features EV charging stations and energy-efficient systems.[7] Additionally, the company extended ISO 14001 environmental management certification to 19 of its European locations.[8]
References
- ↑ "AIT Worldwide Logistics Company Overview & News". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ "Logistics Companies". Transport Topics. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ TankTransport (2025-04-16). "AIT Worldwide Logistics Acquisition: Positive Momentum – 7 Crucial Insights". tanktransport.com. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ Bajic, Adnan (2025-04-23). "AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires freight forwarder GSDMIA". Project Cargo Journal. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
- ↑ "Be the planet's turning point". www.theclimatepledge.com. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ Jay, Tim (2023-12-26). "AIT Worldwide Logistics Europe Facilities Achieve Environmental, Quality Management ISO Certifications". Global Trade Magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ "USGBC". www.usgbc.org. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ Jay, Tim (2023-12-26). "AIT Worldwide Logistics Europe Facilities Achieve Environmental, Quality Management ISO Certifications". Global Trade Magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
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